We meet again in Salt Bread Diaries part 04! This week’s review covers a very well-known bakery chain that recently jumps on the salt bread bandwagon, MAKO. (Three years later, I’m still not used to calling it MAKO.)
MAKO’s salt bread, by far, is the most affordable. Understandable, considering the chain has to retain its accessibility. Physically, the bread looks very modest too. The nondescript exterior, no salt sprinkle, not flakey nor glossy. In a video game, this salt bread is like the default basic avatar you have to begin the game with.
At the cashier, the staff told me that the bread should be reheated. I said okay and asked for how long, thinking that it’s her instruction for me to do at home. She answered two minutes with a smile, then grabbed a scissors to slit the bread and rushed to the kitchen. I didn’t expect it was going to be reheated at the spot! I waited, then the bread came very hot and already wrapped in plastic bag.
After I was home, cleaned up and ready to dig in, the bread was no longer in its best condition. Not a problem though, because the bread was surprisingly still good! I said “surprisingly” because my opinion about MAKO products (even since its Breadtalk days) has always been lukewarm.
The butter was pretty salty – great news for a savory addict like me. It also instantly melted in my mouth. Bread’s texture was soft, although not very chewy. It’s simple, straightforward, plain as a day in a good way.
In my opinion, this makes a good quick, warm grab to fill your hunger. Try asking the staff to reheat for only one minute though, so you can eat it right away.
Final thoughts:
Food: 8/10 | Service: 8/10
Affordable, no-hassle option to enjoy a warm salt bread.
MAKO Cake & Bakery
Outlets in Jakarta, Tangerang, Bandung and other big cities in Indonesia
