Lemon Kouign-Amann Crave

After opening its original Xinle Lu location in the spring of 2021, Crave has maintained quite the cult following, one that has afforded it an expansion to a second outpost on Xizang Zhong Lu.

In short, it's a lot of carbs and a lot of cute. 

Pastry Chef Olivia Hsu takes a slightly different approach to her Lemon Kouign-Amann (RMB22) than others on this roundup.
Employing a croissant-style pastry dough that is prepared 48 hours in advance but never proofed, with the resultant baked good being overtly crispy and airy. 

Using the classic twist and fold method, everything about this kouign-amann is traditional, until you get to the stuffed center – when the sugar comes into play.
Although the pastry itself is lacking that crucial syrupy, sticky bottom, the addition of mint-infused lemon curd filling has us equally satisfied.
The lemon center will run through September, when it will be swapped for a winter seasonal flavor, like sesame. 
Crave, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu
Source: ThatsShanghai