Having found a decent and competitively priced pork roll at The Hot Bread Shop, we decided to stop by Tony’s Bakery for a pandan waffle, another staple of Vietnamese bakeries.
Coconut Pandan Waffle (1 for $3.00)
The waffle had a visible pandan presence, but the flavour was more subdued than expected, with the coconut being the most prominent. It was slightly crispy on the outside and dense and chewy on the inside, with shredded coconut adding a contrasting texture. While it wasn’t bad and offered a nostalgic taste, it’s not something we’d crave unless we had grown up with it.
Bánh Tiêu ($1.50)
This hollow doughnut, with sesame seeds on the interior, had a dry, bready texture and a subtle savoury spiced quality. However, it lacked the slight chewiness found in the version from A & A Cake Shop, which we found more enjoyable.
Tony’s Bakery is located at 3/73-79 John St, Cabramatta NSW 2166.