Shakespeare, SS15 Subang Jaya ~ 3 Sept 2013

Shakespeare is alive??? No, of course not! Here in Subang Jaya SS15 there is a bakery that is named after Shakespeare. It was opened sometime ago but I kept forgetting to try it out. My kids (adults in their own right, actually) and I decided to pay it a visit on 3rd September.
 
Shakespeare is tucked at the corner opposite Subang Square i.e diagonally opposite the former Taylor's Business School (since moved to Taylor's Lakeside Campus University), you can't miss the white coloured building. It is directly behind Salmon Steak house.

Shakespeare Boulangerie & Patisserie
9G Jalan SS15/7
47500 Subang Jaya

Tel : +603 5632 6001

Not knowing what to expect, we checked out the menu placed outside the premises. Hmmm...menu looks ok, price reasonable.

 If you were to ask me... the signboard is too colorful, too cluttered and an overdosed of info. From the looks of things, this is clearly an in-house job.

Well, I'm not here on marketing promotion critic visit, so let's leave the ads alone, shall we?

For smokers, fret not, they cater for you as well - al fresco with good shades and potted plants to take in all those carbon footprints you leave behind.

And so, we stepped in.

As you enter, this will be the welcoming sight on your right. If you go too early, the buns and pastries aren't ready. Best time to go is about 10am. 

 I went there on 3 occasions, once with the kids, then with Rocker57 as he has not been there and another time again with Rocker57 to try it again. Pix taken on three occasions.

The picture (left) is what welcomes you after the payment counter (left side of the premises as you enter). Fronting the counter are the seating area, divided into 2 sections.

 And then, you will have a huge headache!! Why? Spoilt for choice!!! Let me show you what they have :

Have you wiped off your drool, yet? Hehehehe... On the last visit, Rocker57 bought a walnut bun and a chocolate bun...it was heavenly. Really good. We are surely going back for more.

Now, back to their breakfast. Starts from 8am. Prices from RM7.50 - RM12.50. Add RM2.50 for a cup of coffee or tea.

My son's breakfast bonanza@ RM12.50. It was quite good. The cubed potato with skin is cooked with really delectable salsa. The mushroom lightly sauteed with a hint of black pepper was really good. The mixed omelet was cooked to perfection with taste of milk and eggs. Nice.

My Tuna Mushroom Croissant @ RM8.80 was really good. Generous serving of tuna with sauteed mushroom, lettuce & cucumber. All meals comes with a side of salads. 

When I was done, you could easily use my plate to do a bit of make-up touch up...squeaky clean. Yup, TGiF...as in This Glutton Is Full. LOL!!!

 My daughter had Scrambled Egg Croissant @ RM8.80. It was just as good as mine.
We had 3 drinks : and the "damage" was....

 RM 43.60.

Note : No GST or service tax.

Almost all the staff are foreigners. If not mistaken from Myanmar.









On a separate visit, Rocker57 and I had this :

 Rocker57 ordered the Omelet @ RM9.80 while I re-ordered the Tuna Mushroom Croissant on the 3rd visit. I did not eat on the second visit as I was quite full then.

All in all, it is value for money compared to other joints that we have eaten before. Parking will be a problem in SS15, so best to go early or park at Subang Square.

Our whole family went again on 17 Nov 2013 for dinner, our 4th visit since 3rd September. This was what we ordered :

Angry Pizza, anyone? 

Despite the miserable look, it was really good. Lots of cheese & flavourful. The pizza base was really soft and fresh baked thin crust style, our favourite style. We all loved the taste. Cost - RM15.80

My daughter and son had these (pictures, below). One was fish while the other was chicken. Side dishes were a choice of pasta either Aglio Olio or Neapolitan. Pictured here (fish) was my son's set dinner. For RM19.80, it comes with a free drink. Pictured below that is Rocker57 and my shared food. My daughter had the same whole chicken drumstick set dinner, only difference was that her pasta was Aglio Olio.

The chicken was really good. Well marinated, lightly coated with flour, fried to perfection. The meat was easily cut, moist, succulent and flavourful. The Neapolitan was really tasty with lots of tomato puree, button mushroom, diced carrot and lightly spicy. Tasty.

The fish pattie was lightly coated with flour & deep fried. It was cooked just right. No fishy smell, they were generous too with the tartar dressing. I liked it.

Meanwhile, Rocker57 and I shared this : Beef Aglio Olio at RM15.80. The spaghetti was cooked al dante, generous servings of beef bacon, garlic, mushroom and just the right spiciness. Not too oily. A good dose of Parmesan cheese topping. Apart from another restaurant that serves exquisite Aglio Olio (to be revealed soon), I think this is by far the second best Aglio Olio Rocker57 and I have eaten.

You see, we love Aglio Olio. We even went in search of it when we were in Italy back in 2009 but nothing compares to the soon to be revealed best Aglio Olio we have eaten thus far.

We were all happy with the food and service. For the kind of price, we are sure to come back to taste the rest of the meals and also to try out their endless choice of buns, pastries and cakes.

Until the next post....Stay healthy and happy always. Bon apetit!