I made a quick stop today at World Fresh International Market to pick up a couple of Asian groceries that had run out. I've been here once but ignored the little bread shop on the left-hand corner of the store but I've been craving asian bakeries for a few days so I thought I'd take a look.
My eyes made a quick sweep of the sweet breads on the counter/display that were at the immediate entrance to the cafe. Oh my! Why have I not cared to check them out before?!! There were a good selection of sweet buns and cream-filled breads I've been missing. And ... macarons!!! I'm always looking for OKC's best macarons being fairly new to the 'hood. I need a go-to macaron place as they are kind of my weed. As for the husband, macarons are new to him since they've just been introduced by me when we dated 3 years ago, so far he hasn't been impressed with this sweet delight I'm always craving.
We brought home a couple of cream buns and chocolate croissants as well as two macarons each. The verdict? We've found OUR macaron place!! The husband's eyes grew big after he took a bite of his pistachio macaron. He said, "Wow! This is not like the others I've had!" And he is right, my raspberry macaron was absolutely heavenly. Light, crumbly, slightly chewy, delicately sweet and the raspberry curd pleasantly tart making the blend with the sweetness of the shell sublime. I think I need to find an excuse to go for groceries at the WFIM every other day!
Besides the macaron, I have to say the bakery was very clean, spacious, and bright. As with all asian bakeries their items are individually wrapped in plastic envelopes. There were also a few cutesie cake pops and meringues. Too adorable! The cashier was also sweet and pleasant. Such a lovely first time experience! read more