06/05/2026
🥖 One of the Most Addictive Buns I’ve Had in Richmond 🤤
📍 Soulful Bakery, Richmond
I finally got to try Soulful, and their freshly baked Salted Butter Roll completely lived up to the hype.
The outside was beautifully crispy, while the inside was chewy, soft, and incredibly aromatic. The slightly caramelized butter at the bottom added an extra layer of richness that made it absolutely irresistible 🧈✨
I also tried the Mentaiko Bun (明太子), and the crispy topping added another level of texture and crunch that worked really well with the soft bread.
My final favorite was the Cheese Bun with Korean spicy sauce 🌶️🧀
It reminded me of the sweet and spicy flavors of tteokbokki, while the saltiness of the cheese balanced everything perfectly. Sweet, savory, spicy, and cheesy all at once.
At around $20 for three small buns, it’s definitely not cheap, but the quality, flavor, and craftsmanship make it worth trying at least once.
I’ll definitely be back to explore more of their menu.