MasterChef Singapore runner-up Genevieve Lee has a pop-up bakery cafe at The Centrepoint. Her second bakery concept, Shio & Sato, specialises in Japanese-style salt breads. The Genevieve’s bakery cafe pop-up at The Centrepoint will remain open for the rest of 2025.
From Sourbombe to Shio & Sato
Genevieve Lee, who gained fame as MasterChef Singapore’s runner-up, has made her mark with Sourbombe Bakery. Shio & Sato is her second bakery brand. The name translates to “salt and sugar” in Japanese.
The pop-up at The Centrepoint occupies the basement space previously held by Honolulu Cafe. The dining area is small but comfortable. Tables are reasonably spaced out for customers who want to dine in.
What Makes Shio Pan Special
Shio & Sato focuses on shio pan, or Japanese-style salt breads. These breads are known for their buttery, soft interior and crispy, slightly salty exterior. Each roll is handmade at Shio & Sato. They bake fresh batches every few hours throughout the day.
In Instagram videos, Genevieve explained her research and development process. She worked with friends in the bakery industry to perfect her shio pan recipe. The result is a bread that she herself described as addictive.
Menu at Genevieve’s Bakery Pop-Up
The original Sea Salt shio pan costs $3.60. This serves as the base for other varieties. There are many options of savoury and sweet handmade fillings.
The Garlic Herb Cheese ($5.50) combines the salty bread with aromatic herbs and creamy cheese. The Green Chilli option ($5.50) is something for those who like a spicy kick. Tamago shio pan ($5.50) features a smooth egg filling. The Hokkaido Milk ($5.80) offers a creamy, sweet contrast to the salty bread.
New flavours are introduced from time to time. In August 2025, they introduced Spiced Curry Potato. This flavour was developed with Shuangyu, known as @aflouryspace on social media.
At Genevieve’s bakery cafe pop-up you can pair your shio pan with beverages like coffee, matcha or yuzu drink. They recently added a SG60 Special Nanyang Coffee menu. Customers can now order very reasonably priced local kopi and teh.
What We Tried
We had a shio pan with kopi C and teh at The Centrepoint. We also bought shio pan to enjoy at home.
The Matcha Hokkaido Milk shio pan ($5.80) proved excellent. The bread had a slightly crusty underside. Inside, it was soft and had a pleasant chewy texture. The matcha and milk filling was rich and aromatic.
The Azuki Butter Shio Pan ($6.50) stood out as particularly good. It contained a generous filling of butter and red bean paste. The combination felt like the best parts of local butter and kaya toast mixed with Japanese an pan.
We also had the Kombu shio pan, which featured seaweed typically harvested from the waters around Hokkaido. The bread had a subtly salty, vegetal flavour from by the seaweed. The taste was distinctive and very palatable.
What Sets This Apart
Genevieve’s approach to shio pan differs from many other bakeries in Singapore. The ingredients, handmade fillings and baking in small batches set her products apart from mass-produced alternatives. We think this pop-up deserves a visit before it closes.
They are open for walk-ins and pre-orders with self-collection at the same pop up location. Shio & Sato also handles corporate orders and bulk purchases. This makes them an option for office meetings or events.
Shio & Sato
The Centrepoint
176 Orchard Road, Singapore 238843
Opening Hours:
Mon – Fri: 12pm – 7pm
Sat – Sun: 11am – 7pm
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