Where to buy Nyonya kueh in Singapore
There’s no denying Singaporeans’ love for Nyonya kueh. These eye-catching treats, from the bright red ang ku kueh to traditional ondeh ondeh, make regular appearances during breakfasts, tea time and, of course, celebrations since young. Finding a good one, however, is no easy task. But we’ve done the hard work for you. Here are 14 bakeries, cafes and online shops to check out for when the kueh craving strikes.
1. HarriAnns Nonya Table
HarriAnns Nonya Table is a family-run business that dates back to the 1940s. Today, they have five outlets across the island, including Tiong Bahru Food Centre. Priced at $3.80 for a box of six, their Ondeh Ondeh isn’t exactly the cheapest out there, but the quality is consistently good. In fact, we ranked them fourth on our best ondeh ondeh list! Each round is packed with molten palm sugar and crunchy gula melaka bits in the centre. They also have Kueh Kosui ($4.50), Rainbow Lapis ($1.40), and Kueh Salat ($1.40). Do note that prices differ depending on the outlet.
Website | Full list of outlets
HarriAnns Nonya Table is not a halal-certified eatery.
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2. Lek Lim Nyonya Cake Confectionery
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What started out as a small home-based operation has become one of Singapore’s institutions for Nyonya kueh. Lek Lim Nyonya Cake Confectionery started in 1968 delivering kueh straight to homes, before finally opening shop in 1979. It remains at the same location today, with third-generation owner Gavin Sing at the helm. They’re known for their Ang Ku Kueh ($0.95), with its thin, chewy skin, and fragrant green paste filling. They also have a Yam Ang Ku Kueh ($1.25) for those who love orh nee desserts. There’s also the Kotoh Ubi ($0.75), where mashed tapioca is soaked generously in gula melaka.
Address: 84 Bedok North Street 4, #01-21, Singapore 460084
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 5am to 5pm, Sun 5am to 2pm
Tel: 6449 0815
Website
Lek Lim Nyonya Cake Confectionery is a halal-certified eatery.
3. Molly’s Nyonya Kueh
Going to Molly’s Nyonya Kueh feels like you’ve just entered grandma’s home. The staff are friendly—be it the husband-and-wife duo that opened the store back in 1983 or their children that now run it—and are ever-ready to take you through the myriad selection of kueh, bao, and rice dumplings. Prices are kept affordable here, too. For example, a Bean Ang Ku Kueh goes for just $0.60 a pop, or $2.80 for five. Another underrated item is their golf ball-sized Ondeh Ondeh ($0.90), packed with shredded coconut that’s cooked in gula melaka.
Read our Molly’s Nyonya Kueh feature.
Address: 104 Hougang Avenue 1, #01-1121, Singapore 530104
Opening hours: Mon, Sat 4am to 6:30pm, Tue-Fri 4am to 7:30pm, Sun 4am to 5pm
Tel: 6286 4234
Website
Molly’s Nonya Kuehs is not a halal-certified eatery.
4. Borobudur Snacks Shop
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If you have space for only one thing at Borobudur Snacks Shop, make it their Ang Ku Kueh ($1). Coming in a variety of flavours including salted mung bean and yam, they’ve garnered a loyal following thanks to the kueh’s thin skin and ample filling. Some say theirs is the chunkiest ang ku kueh in Singapore. They also sell Ondeh Ondeh, Kueh Lapis, and a melt-in-your-mouth Durian Ambon.
Check out our Borobudur Snacks Shop feature!
Address: 537 Bedok North Street 3, Singapore 460537
Opening hours: Daily, 7am to 6pm
Tel: 6442 7637
Borobudur Snacks Shop is not a halal-certified eatery.
5. Bengawan Solo
Bengawan Solo is another stalwart in the kueh scene—they’re probably the largest homegrown kueh chain in Singapore! Priced at $4.20, their Ondeh Ondeh is by no means cheap, but you get six rounds of soft and bouncy pandan-spiked balls, filled with a rich and decadent gula melaka centre. Their Ongol Ubi ($1.50) AKA steamed cassava cake coated with shredded coconut, is another crowd favourite. Besides kueh, Bengawan Solo does a mean pandan chiffon cake, too!
Website | Full list of outlets
Bengawan Solo is not a halal-certified eatery.
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6. Lina Confectionery
You’ll have to come early if you want a taste of Lina Confectionery’s kueh. They have only one display case, and they will call it a day once everything is sold out. Highlights include their Ang Ku Kueh ($1.20), filled with yam or peanut, and Kueh Kosui ($2.60): gula melaka-infused kueh with a soft and wobbly texture. Their highly rated Bursting Onde-Onde ($2.60) is another must-try; these chewy green balls come with a generous amount of palm sugar filling within.
Read our Lina Confectionery review.
Address: 124 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-138, Singapore 150124
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am to 8pm, Sat 9:30am to 5:30pm
Tel: 6271 6996
Website
Lina Confectionery is not a halal-certified eatery.
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7. MRS KUEH
Previously, MRS KUEH’s Kueh Salat could only be enjoyed at the swanky Clan Café. Thankfully, chef Maureen Nguee has decided to open an e-commerce shop. Dessert fiends can now get their hands on it and opt for pickup at YWCA Fort Canning.
Maureen painstakingly makes each cake herself, hence the advance order of four days. Fresh pandan juice and coconut milk are used to create a thick kaya custard, in lieu of the standard pandan layer, adding a luscious touch to the hand-stained butterfly pea-dyed glutinous rice. It’s available in a handful of sizes, including a seven-inch round ($56) or loaf ($40).
Address: 6 Fort Canning Road, #01-02 YWCA Fort Canning, Singapore 179494
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 12pm to 5pm
Tel: 6909 4393
Website
MRS KUEH is not a halal-certified eatery.
8. Makko Teck Neo
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Makko Teck Neo is named after Madam Peck Teck Neo, the lovely Peranakan auntie who is often found behind the counter of this family-run cafe. When Madam Peck opened shop in 2008, she already had a loyal following of customers for her pineapple tarts, which she sold during Chinese New Year since the 1980s. Must-tries include their Ondeh Ondeh ($3): six mini pandan balls with a sweet gula melaka filling. You’ll also find boxes of Kueh Salat ($3) and Dadar ($3) on display, alongside Rempah Udang ($2.80), a traditional Peranakan dumpling snack comprising glutinous rice and dried shrimp paste.
Address: 35 Telok Blangah Rise, #01-303, Singapore 090035
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 9pm
Tel: 6275 1330
Website
Makko Teck Neo is not a halal-certified eatery.
9. Ollella
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Ollella is run by two Indonesian sisters serving up tried-and-true family recipes, both savoury and sweet. On the kueh front, must-tries include their Signature Spiced Lapis (from $28.50) that’s made with a 60-year-old Indonesian recipe. This traditional snack features a flavourful mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and cardamom. If you’re dining at their new Far East Square cafe, you’ll find fresh kueh on display, alongside affordable Indonesian-style mains such as Lontong Sayur ($5.80): vegetables and rice cakes in curry.
Read our Ollella review.
Address: 135 Amoy Street, #01-04, Far East Square, Singapore 049964
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7.30am to 3.30pm, Sat 9.30am to 3.30pm
Website
Ollella is not a halal-certified eatery but uses halal-sourced ingredients.
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10. Kia Xiang Du Du Nyonya Kueh
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If you love kueh tutu, head down to Kia Xiang Du Du at Beo Crescent. This humble hawker makes tutu kueh fresh to order, each steamed round full of fluffy coconut, or sweet, crunchy peanut. You can have your tutu kueh small, made with a mould, at $3 for five pieces, or large at $1 a piece. The stall also sells other old-school treats such as huat kueh and ang ku kueh.
Check out our Kia Xiang Du Du feature.
Address: 38A Beo Crescent, #01-88, Beo Crescent Market, Singapore 169982
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 6:30am to 2pm
Tel: 9838 8194
Kia Xiang Du Du Nyonya Kueh is not a halal-certified eatery.
11. Kim Choo Kueh Chang
You may know them for their bak chang, but Kim Choo Kueh Chang is also a hub for Nyonya sweets. Having been around since the 1940s, this humble heritage stall still makes their kueh by hand and from scratch. Get ondeh ondeh, kueh ambon, ang ku kueh, kueh salat, and plenty more, all for under $5. We recommend getting their Mixed Box ($3.20), which includes two pieces each of kueh salat and kueh lapis. The former comprises a coconut milk and glutinous rice base, topped with a pandan kaya layer. There’s also the Steamed Sweet Potato ($2.20): steamed sweet potato kueh dusted in dessicated coconut.
Read our Kim Choo Kueh Chang review!
Address: 60 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 427784
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 9pm
Tel: 6741 2125
Website
Kim Choo Kueh Chang is not a halal-certified eatery.
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12. The Kuihmaker
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New kid on the block The Kuihmaker serves up traditional Malay kuih in Bukit Batok. They started out as a home-based business, but have since branched into a physical store making kueh and other bakes that sell out in the morning, daily. Kueh prices start at $0.90 apiece, and you can get your hands on freshly made Putri Salat ($0.90), Lapis Nyonya ($1) and many more. If you visit on the weekends, they have specials such as Talam Ubi ($1), a two-layered kueh made with cassava and coconut milk, and Wajik Durian ($1.10): durian kueh cooked with gula melaka.
Read our The Kuihmaker coverage.
Address: 447 Bukit Batok West Avenue 9, #01-02, Singapore 650447
Opening hours: Wed-Fri 6:30am to 4:30pm, Sat-Sun 7:30am to 4:30pm
Tel: 8890 0074
Website
The Kuihmaker is a Muslim-owned eatery.
13. Ang Mo Kio Nonya Kueh
Ang Mo Kio Nonya Kueh has been at the same Hougang unit for over 20 years. The under-HDB gem sells handmade kueh displayed on a simple table, including Ondeh Ondeh, affordably priced at $2 for six. You’ll also find other classic Nyonya kueh such as rainbow kueh, kueh salat, and ang ku kueh, depending on the time you arrive at the stall. There are no prices listed on the items, but online reviews say that the kueh are all reasonably priced.
Address: Hougang Avenue 3, #01-62 Block 7, Singapore 530007
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 8:30am to 6:30pm
Tel: 6455 4839
Ang Mo Kio Nonya Kueh is not a halal-certified eatery.
14. Xing Xing Ondeh-Ondeh Tapioca Cake
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If you frequent the CBD, you’d have heard of Xing Xing Ondeh-Ondeh Tapioca Cake, or Heng Heng, a Maxwell Food Centre gem that’s been around for many years. The lunchtime queue is said to be long every day, with office workers lining up for their Tapioca Cake fix. It’s affordably priced at $0.70 each or $3.50 for five. Regulars love their Ondeh-Ondeh, too. Priced at $0.70 a piece or $3.20 for a box of five, this ondeh ondeh is touted to be some of the best on the island. They tend to sell out fast so make sure you drop by earlier for your kueh fix!
Read our Xing Xing Ondeh-Ondeh Tapioca Cake review.
Address: 1 Kadayanallur Street, #01-31, Maxwell Food Centre, Singapore 069184
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 7am to 1pm
Tel: 9730 2833
Website
Xing Xing Ondeh-Ondeh Tapioca Cake is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Featured image adapted from Molly Nonya Cake and Confectionery, Lek Lim, and @cweizhi.
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