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Key Takeaways

• Shiok Pan by Swee Heng is a modern bakery concept dedicated exclusively to freshly baked shio pan.
• Our brand combines baking craftsmanship with premium ingredients, including flour sourced from Taiwan and New Zealand Anchor Butter.
• Every batch is baked throughout the day to preserve its crisp exterior, fluffy centre, and buttery aroma.
• Customers can explore classic, sweet, and savoury flavours at 313 @ Somerset and Pasir Ris Mall.
• New flavours and seasonal creations will continue to be introduced as Shiok Pan grows.

Introduction

At Swee Heng, we believe that freshly baked bread can bring comfort and enjoyment to any part of the day. This is part of what inspired us to create Shiok Pan, a modern bakery concept centred entirely around freshly baked shio pan, or ‘salt bread’.

Combining familiar local tastes with baking craftsmanship, Shiok Pan reimagines the classic salted butter roll through carefully developed sweet and savoury flavours.

What Makes Shiok Pan Simply ‘Shiok’

The name Shiok Pan brings together “shiok”, our local way of describing something satisfying, and “pan”, the Japanese word for bread. It sums up what we want our brand to be all about: warm, freshly baked salt bread that is easy to enjoy at any time of the day.

Instead of offering the bread as just one item on a larger menu, we decided to create a bakery concept built around it. This gives us more room to improve our recipes, try new flavours, and keep each batch consistent.

Guided by Years of Baking Expertise

Under the guidance of Taiwanese Master Baker Chef Wen Shih-cheng, our team develops each recipe through repeated trials and taste tests. We adjust details such as the dough, proofing time, butter, filling, and baking temperature until the texture and flavour are right. The aim is simple: a crisp golden crust, a soft and fluffy centre, and a buttery aroma in every piece of salt bread.

Made With Carefully Selected Ingredients

We use premium flour sourced from Taiwan and New Zealand Anchor Butter in our recipes. The flour helps the dough develop a light, fluffy centre while holding its shape during baking. The butter adds richness and creates the warm, buttery aroma that comes through as each batch turns golden in the oven.

Freshly Baked Throughout the Day

Our bakers prepare fresh batches throughout the day, so customers can enjoy our shio pan while the crust is still crisp and the centre remains soft.

We also continue to test new sweet and savoury fillings. Each one is developed to work well with the bread itself, rather than covering up its signature buttery flavour.

Exploring Our Selection of Shio Pan

Shiok Pan offers a growing range of classic, sweet, and savoury flavours. Some of our signatures include:

• Original: The simplest expression of the concept, with light saltiness and a rich buttery fragrance. It is an ideal starting point for customers trying salt bread for the first time.

• Pistachio Cream Cheese Chocolate: A richer option that combines nutty pistachio, smooth cream cheese, and chocolate in one satisfying bake.

• Garlic Cream Cheese: A savoury choice featuring aromatic garlic and creamy cheese, suitable as a snack or light bite at any time of the day.
• Chocolate Almond: A sweet variation that pairs chocolate with the added texture and nuttiness of almonds.
• Sea Salt Yuzu: A brighter flavour combination with citrus notes from yuzu, balanced by the bread’s buttery profile and a touch of sea salt.

By specialising exclusively in shio pan, our team can give each flavour the attention it deserves. We consider how every filling affects the bread’s texture, aroma, and overall balance before adding it to the selection. For example, a rich cream cheese or chocolate filling needs enough flavour to stand out without covering the bread’s buttery aroma or making the centre feel too heavy. This also gives us more room to experiment with new, exciting flavours, giving customers something different to look forward to with each visit.

A Shio Pan for Every Part of the Day

One of the best things about salt bread is how easily it fits into the day. Whether you are rushing out in the morning or winding down after work, there is always a good time for one.

• For breakfast: Start with the Original Shio Pan for a simple, buttery bite, or choose Garlic Cream Cheese if you prefer something more savoury.
• For a mid-day pick-me-up: Chocolate Almond offers a familiar sweet treat, while Pistachio Cream Cheese Chocolate brings together creamy, nutty, and chocolate flavours.
• For an afternoon break: Sea Salt Yuzu is a brighter option with a light citrus note that pairs well with tea or coffee.
• For sharing: Mix a few sweet and savoury flavours for the office, a family gathering, or a casual catch-up with friends.
• For a treat on the way home: Pick up a favourite flavour, or try something new to give yourself a small moment to look forward to.

For larger events and team gatherings, you can also explore Swee Heng Corporate’s afternoon tea catering, with a wider selection of freshly baked pastries and savoury bites for workplace get-togethers.

The Shiok Pan Story Is Just Getting Started

As Shiok Pan grows, customers can look forward to new sweet and savoury flavours, seasonal creations, and limited-time offerings. Our team will continue refining each recipe while keeping the crisp exterior, soft centre, and buttery aroma that customers enjoy. Customers can find our Shiok Pan outlets at 313 @ Somerset or Pasir Ris Mall.

For workplace needs and special occasions, Swee Heng Corporate also offers bakery supply, bulk bread orders, and corporate catering. Customers can choose from a wider range of freshly baked sweet and savoury items to suit the size and format of their event.

Contact us to learn more about our services and brands today.