As you know, I’ve been searching for a few good bagels. They aren’t that easy to find around here but ever since I introduced my kids to them, we’ve practically gone on witch hunts for bagels.

Lately, we chanced upon the newly-opened Vienna Bagels on the lower ground floor of 1 Utama’s new wing at the spot previously occupied by Auntie Anne’s Pretzels.

We were just in time to catch their opening special where we buy one and get one free. My kids picked the Italiano (top right), Katsuo (bottom right), Sparkling Cheddar (center) and Dark Flakes (left).

Notice how the cheesy ones are rather burnt and messy. They look like they came out of an amateur kitchen, neither very professionally done nor pleasing to the eye.

Vienna bagels are also rather small, about two-thirds the size of what I would consider a regular bagel. I didn’t try the sweet bagels but I tasted the cheesy, savory ones and they are definitely way too salty.

Having said that, I just had to put up a picture of the box because I love the design. Lastly, I should add if you’re trying to decide between bagels and doughnuts, go for the bagel! Bagels are healthier being boiled, then baked while doughnuts are deepfried.

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