LuxBite

Since opening up shop seven years ago, director Yen Yee and head chef Bernard Chu have encouraged customers of their small South Yarra store to challenge their tastebuds with their eclectic range of desserts all infused with an Asian influence, creating new and memorable flavours as well as visually inspired edible works of art. Now turning their hands to Viennoiserie, LuxBite have come forward with a new selection of traditional and unique offerings, creative spins on some of their favourite Asian dishes merged with delicate French pastries.

For those wishing to be a bit adventurous, highlights of the new menu include Le Hong Kong, a bamboo charcoal cruffin inspired by one of Chu’s favourite Yum Cha dishes, with golden lava salted yolk that oozes out from its centre when cut, balancing the delicate and buttery texture of the pastry with the rich aromas and flavours of the salted yolk. Or for something completely different there is Le Taiwan, a spring onion croissant topped with a strip of seaweed, merging sweet and savoury in a perfectly layered pastry with surprising flavours and results.

Their selection of Le Canele’s includes two offerings, the ‘OG’ Vanilla and the Pong Dong. These small, almost bite sized pastries, the perfect size for the richness of their flavours, have a soft custard centre surrounded by a thick caramelized crust offering a completely different texture to their range of croissants and cruffins, ensuring that there is a taste for everyone.

With their new range of Viennoiserie, old favourites and experimental creations of the week, there is always a good reason to head to South Yarra and treat yourself to new flavours and new desserts.

LuxBite 
38 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Open 7 days, 8am to 7pm
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