On Monday, I was out with Leo & Kelvin checking out Chinatown when Kelvin said he wanted to bring us to the place where literally all eateries are born.
Of course, I didn't quite get it at first, but the moment I saw the place, the pieces started to fit. We were at Sia Huat! Okay, remember my post about this cool shop in Joo Chiat selling waffle makers and all? Yea, now, Sia Huat is wayyyy cooler and larger than that. Apparently a reader also recommended that I go see this place and I totally forgot about it until I stood outside the shop two days ago.
All I could say was W-O-W. I mean, talk about industrial sized pots and pans, and even blenders similar to the ones Starbucks use to blend their drinks. There were sooooo many things to see. They stock everything from baking equipment to utensils and even rubbish bins! Now I know where coffeeshops and cafes get their stuff from. Here are a few pictures to show you what I mean:
lots of blenders and mixers
They sell Kitchen Aid! My dream mixer! Ahhhh... you should have seen me. I was touching it and wishing that I could bring it home that very instant!
pots and pans
Now will you just look at that. And you know what? This is not the only shelf. There were many other shelves with even larger pots and pans!
lovely porcelain dining ware
I finally found the classic white ramekins. I didn't buy any because I wasn't sure if it was oven safe. But I guess it should be? I'll probably go down again to check with the staff there.
buffet food warmers
I really don't know what these are called so I shall name them buffet food warmers. These are the ones used by hotels where they keep their food warm and clean in these sleek steel warmers. Nice.
nozzles
Can't find the perfect nozzle for piping your icing? Come to Sia Huat! I think they have every kind of nozzle imaginable.
cookie cutters
This place has plenty of cookie cutters, even cute mouse shaped ones! I even saw one with chinese words. You have to check them out, especially if you're a keen baker like me.
colourful chopsticks
Ta-dah! There's like chopsticks in almost every colour! Take your pick...
Geez, Sia Huat is really my kind of paradise. I can find everything there. I'm so amazed and I have to go back there soon. This is the sort of place I will browse all day and not get bored. Check it out!
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Sia Huat
7, 9, & 11 Temple Street
Tel: 6223-1732
Email: sales@siahuat.com.sg
Buffet Food Warmers = Shafting Dish
ReplyDelete:) Anyway, do you have time to bake some scones for me?
reading this makes me want to bake....not that i'm any good at it! :P
ReplyDeleteHey Cheryl,
ReplyDeleteLooks like you discovered the kitchen mecca too. You should buy the ramekins there, because they're cheaper than the ones Shermay sells (in fact I think she retails from Sia Huat).
Also, check out Lau Choy Seng a few doors down.
You can find the address/phone number here.
kelly chan: thanks for enlightening me :) scones? which kind? maybe you want to email me about it?
ReplyDeleteMQube: why don't you just go bake? practice makes perfect... start with the simpler recipes and work your way up my friend...
Colin: oh yes i did and that's the thing - when i saw the price of those ramekins, I thought I saw wrong. i always thought they were quite expensive. ah i did pass by Lau Choy Seng too, but didn't go in...
hey cheryl, great job! makes me wanna visit sia huat ASAP! i'm looking for some ramekins but BIY (the baking supplies store in newton) only sell big ones. any idea how much does the small ramekins at sia huat cost? i could check with them if its oven-safe n let u know =)
ReplyDeleteI think they're in the region of $2 each. They're definitely oven-safe, no worries.
ReplyDeleteSia Huat sells two brands of ramekins, one with the brand (I think it's Thai) printed on the base, and one without.
The branded ones are the same ones Shermay sells and most restaurants use.
hi colin, u mean the ramekins are $2 each? thats cheap =)
ReplyDeleteHi Evan, I think that's the figure, though I may be wrong. In any case it'll be cheaper than the retail price of $4 each.
ReplyDeleteIf memory serves, Lau Choy Seng a few doors down sells them even cheaper, but their quality control isn't as good, so check for cracks!
Hey Cheryl~
ReplyDeleteI've got another place to intro u too~ U can try this place "Ailin Bakery House" at Bld 845 Geylang Rd #01-47/48 Tanjong Katong Complex...my tuition kid's mum's shop... There sells alot of moulds etc too...
Heard from my kid some moulds were designed by her mum... maybe can go check it out too~ =)
-Yan Ling-
I thought you cook/bake so often, you would have already known about Sia Huat! I think it's really a pity you didn't do pastry at SHATEC or take up something hospitality related..
ReplyDeleteOops the previous comment was from me!
ReplyDeleteWoaw, that's a great shop!
ReplyDeleteLike you I dream of aquiring a Kitchen Aid mixer and drool in front of it whenever I pass the mixer section of my favorite store! Unfortunately, I'll have to wait a long while before I can actually buy one...
I Drooled like you for a Kitchen Aid mixer in colbalt blue and finally got one and a coffee pot and a blender all in colbalt blue. It was a dream come true for me!
ReplyDeletebuffet food warmers: chaffing dish.
ReplyDeleteRamekins: definately convectional oven and microwave oven proof.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteAre the prices very high or affordable?
Thanks in advance