Hotel Pan Pacific London's acclaimed pastry chef Cherish Finden is to launch Shiok! (pronounced - shook) on 16 June, an innovative, Singapore-influenced pâtisserie.
Located in EC2's Devonshire House, the 146-year-old building adjacent to the hotel and in the heart of Pan Pacific London’s estate, Shiok! will combine the traditional flavours of Cherish's childhood with her signature flare, bringing a taste of Singapore to London.
Key menu highlights will include a selection of Petit Gateaux:
Handbag - inspired by Finden’s mother always buying her mini handbags with classic flavours of lemon and raspberry compote;
Chocolate TeaPot (pictured) - influenced by the Chinese tradition of drinking from the smallest teapot, which her grandfather always adhered to; ;
Kopi Tarik - featuring all the flavours of coffee complete with edible spoon and cup. There will also be a signature pastry, to change seasonally.
Also available will be a wide selection of chocolate bon bons with flavours such as coconut & gula malaka and matcha & yuzu; individual travel cakes, cookies in a tin and Cherish’s take on the Singaporean pineapple tart, a must in every household for Chinese New Year.
For breakfast guests can choose from Cherish’s Polo Buns, made using the traditional method to create a beautiful sweet yet fluffy milk bun with options including coffee, pandan and summer berries.
For the savoury items Cherish has once again drawn inspiration from her childhood to feature a sausage shokupan, similar to a sausage roll, and pork floss buns. Classic Viennoiserie and croissants will also be available.
The drinks menu will feature the Singaporean staple, Bubble Tea, with SHIOK! hailed to offer a wide selection of flavours and colours. Also on the drinks menu will be a selection of fine Champagnes and wines alongside hot and cold beverages. For breakfast customers will also be able to design their own juices.
Cherish noted, ’In Singapore the word 'shiok' conveys a feeling of pure pleasure and happiness and this is what I want to capture.
'The patisserie is going to be somewhere you will want to bring your loved ones, any time throughout the day for an out-of-this-world pastry. I’m so looking forward to Londoners experiencing what we have in store’.
Open from 7am to 6pm Mon-Fri and 10am to 6pm Sat-Sun, the 25-cover patisserie will serve breakfast as well as sweet treats throughout the day which can be enjoyed in situ or to grab-and-go.
