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Jie Bakery (Tai Seng) Pte Ltd

4.1(176)on Googletoa payoh

123 Upper Paya Lebar Rd, Singapore 534837

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)7:00 AM – 9:30 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
CRoom to grow

Score: 50 / 100

Atmosphere60
Food quality40
Value for money75

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take on Jie Bakery is that it offers a taste of traditional, old-school buns and bread, which can be a nostalgic experience for many.

We note the recurring praise for the soft, fluffy texture of their buns and the variety of fillings available, such as tuna, coconut, and chicken charsiu, often priced around $1.50 per bun.

The kaya butter bread is also frequently highlighted as a family favourite.

However, we've also seen concerning feedback regarding hygiene, with one customer reporting ants in their white bread.

Another customer experienced issues with smashed bread and even mold, coupled with impolite service at an outlet.

While some staff are described as friendly, these incidents point to inconsistencies in both product quality and customer service.

We think it's a place to consider for its traditional offerings and reasonable prices, but with a caveat regarding potential quality control issues.

Verdict: A good option for those seeking traditional, affordable buns, but be sure to inspect your purchases carefully upon receipt.

Signature

kaya butter bread

Price

Below $10/person

Score: 50 · 5 sources

What customers say

Jie Bakery (Tai Seng) is praised for its traditional, soft, and fluffy buns with tasty fillings like tuna and coconut, offered at reasonable prices, with many customers appreciating the fresh-baked aroma.

However, significant concerns exist regarding hygiene, with reports of ants and mold found in bread, and some customers have experienced impolite staff, particularly at the Bugis Street outlet, leading to smashed bread.

traditional soft buns & breadhygiene issues (ants, mold)staff attitude & service inconsistencyvalue for money
60% positive0% neutral40% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Mei Ling· 3 months ago

Chanced upon this traditional bakery and was really happy because there isn't much of such bakery around these days. You can literally smell the ovenbaked buns when you walk pass. Bought their tradit…

★★★★★Bimbles· 9 months ago

Traditional bakery with soft fluffy bread and the yummiest toast. i get the buns to eat on the day itself or the next. and i get the white toast for other days, can be kept in the freezer and toasted,…

★★★★Elizabeth Elisha Ms Kueh· 10 months ago

Ill always patronise the outlet Bugis street as its my family's favourite kaya butter bread. But the salesperson stationed awhile ago was really mean. I spoke to him nicely all he did was show an atti…

★★★★K Tan· a year ago

Yearning to try out another old school traditional bakery this time at Jie Bakery (Tai Seng) The store is easy to locate, bread display area is quite small but clean. Decided to get their single prepa…

★★★★★elayna chin· 3 years ago

Passed by this local bakery after having lunch nearby… didn’t know that this was famous until I went home and did some digging Glad I bought a few buns home to try! Also it’s $1.5 per bun, such a goo…

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