For those who followed me on social media, especially Facebook, you’d probably know that I am somewhat a Japanese anime addict. My all time favourites are Dragonball, Sailormoon, Naruto, Gundam SEED, just to name a few. I’m also very much into cooking anime and Mukbang (live social eating program), and I have always been impressed with Japanese method of cooking and delicacies, and so, when I heard about Bakery Cafe Hachi, a well-known Japanese bakery in Malaysia that serves plenty of authentic Japanese pastries, I knew that I had to check it out, going against my diet of non-carbs these days.
Here’s yours truly with the chef at Bakery Cafe Hachi in their outlet in 1 Mont Kiara. While most Japanese bakeries in Malaysia used local ingredients,Bakery Cafe Hachi does not spare the materials and used only only the finest ingredients imported flour from Japan to ensure the authenticity of their pastries’ taste and texture.
Check it out. Bakery Cafe Hachi offers more than 40 types of Japanese pastries. The best part? They are baked fresh daily and you can practically smell the waffling fragrance of goods being baked at the cafe.
My first impression is that since the ingredients came from Japan, the price will probably point to the ceiling. But I was wrong. Despite the quality, the price are pretty much affordable, and rivaled any other bakeries around.
Bakery Cafe Hachi offers both sweet and savoury types of pastries
Here’s yours truly getting her hands on some of the pastries
Here are some of the highlights from their offerings that I think is worth your calories at Bakery Cafe Hachi; clockwise from top: Salty Butter (RM3.20), Hachi Toast Bread (RM7.40), Anpan Koshi (RM3.20), Melon Bun (RM3.40), Yakisoba Bun (RM6.20) and Croquette Sandwich (RM5.90).
Anpan Koshi (RM3.20) is a soft, buttery bun filled generously with fine red bean paste. The filling is not cloyingly sweet and just nice to my liking.
Melon Bun (RM3.40) is something I usually spot in my favourite anime and to be able to have a bite on em is a real pleasure. The bun is coated with cookie crumbs and is delightfully sweet.
Salty Butter (RM3.20) may look simple, but highly satisfying. Made with high grade butter and perfectly flavoured with sea salt, this is highly recommended,especially for those who prefers buns with buttery taste.
Yakisoba Bun (RM6.20). Need a quick meal but don’t really have time to really sit and eat but need to kill the hunger pang? Grab the Yakisoba bun. Filled neatly with perectly fried Yakisoba noodles, this ‘noodle meal in a bun’ is not convenient to eat, but delicious as well.
Croquette Sandwich (RM5.90). Filled with fat, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside potato croquette, this sandwich is great for those who want a quick comfort meal.
Hachi Toast Bread (RM7.40). The Hachi Toast bread is a must try for all bread lovers. The thickly sliced bread loaf is really soft, milky and buttery. Great on it’s own, but I personally would recommend you to simply pair it with fruit preserves and cheese as the Hachi Toast Bread will make give you an entire different experience, trust me.
Apart from the regular Japanese pastries, Hachi Bakery Cafe also offers a decent selection of all-day brunch menu.
I would recommend their wonderful selection of burgers and sandwiches for those who would like a well-balanced meal. Here’s having their Prawn Salad, Croque Madame, Foccacia Sandwich with Avacado and Salmon and Teriyaki Burger during my most recent visit. The portion is pretty huge and makes quite a decent sharing meal, I must say. They are also offering fruit juices alongside with a selection of hot drinks like coffee and tea.
Prawn Salad (Rm16.00). The prawn salad is great for those who wants loads of greens in their meal. Not compromising on protein, the prawn salad is is topped generously with fat and juicy fresh prawns. A good bet if you want something healthy.
Croque Madame (Rm13.00). A croque madame (French for “madam crunch”) is a variant of ham sanwich topped with a fried egg. The name is based on the French word, croquer (“to bite, to crunch”) and the word madame (“lady”). This classic ham sandwich from France is drizzled with bechamel sauce and topped with fried eggs and served with a healthy portion of salad on the side. Love this to bits. Deliciously comforting on the palate.
Foccacia Sandwich with Avacado and Salmon (RM16.00). For those who are working out or on a diet, you will like this foccacia sandwich with avacado and salmon. The foccacia is filled with thick smoke salmon and avacado, both ingredients that provides good source of protein and healthy fat.
Teriyaki Beef Burger (RM16.00) comes with thick beef patty and drizzled generously with sweet Teriyaki sauce. If you love your burgers sweet, then this is a must order, otherwise, just play safe and get their Classic Burger instead.
Matcha Latte (Rm12.00) and Cafe Mocha (Rm12.00) makes a great “pick me up drink”, so if you’re feeling lethargic or simply want something to perk up a little, just order these.
One for the album. Yours truly with family and friends at Cafe Bakery Hachi. Overall, dining at Cafe Bakery Hachi is really pleasant. Great ambiance, wide selection of pastries and warm meal that is perfect for sharing. And a bonus? The price won’t burn your pockets too. What else can we ask for besides great companionship here? I have nothing more to ask for.
Anyway, Cafe Bakery Hachi will be having their 1 year anniversary party at the 1 Mont Kiara outlet and they are offering 20% off on all items sold+FREE cash vouchers.
Here’s the info on the anniversary party, in case you are interested:
Event date: 11 May 2019
Time 8am to 9pm
Venue: Hachi Bakery Cafe, 1 Mont Kiara
Address: Unit G-20,1 Mont Kiara,1 Jalan Kiara,Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Also, check out their current breakfast promo.
*Breakfast toast with butter and jam (Rm12.80)
*Hot Cheese&Chicken Ham sandwich (RM16.00)
*French Toast with Cream and jam (RM14.90)
*Egg Benedict with cream cheese&jam muffin (RM15.90)
All breakfast sets comes with a choice of free Americano or tea
Breakfast signature sets are only served from 8am-11pm, but if you’re an early riser and wants something wholesome, I think this is worth a try to fuel up your day ahead.
For more info on Bakery Cafe Hachi, check out https://www.facebook.com/BakeryCafeHACHI/and https://www.instagram.com/bakerycafehachi/