10 Korean Bakeries & Rice Cake Shops In Singapore That'll Whisk You To South Korea

The beauty of travelling overseas is to be able to see and experience how people of different cultures eat and live. One way of doing so is to look at the bakeries that produce bread and other baked goods that sustain and satisfy local tastebuds. In South Korea, this includes rice cake shops too. The availability of seasonal produce, too, means that Korean breads and rice cakes have become localised with local flavours and fruits ranging from bean pastes and chestnuts to apples and sweet potatoes. Ahead, we have rounded up 10 Korean bakeries and rice cake shops in Singapore so that you can imagine yourself in Seoul or Jeju Island in South Korea without physically being there.

1. Tous Les Jours

Fancy tucking into the same bread and pastries loved by Kim Soo-hyun? Fronted by the popular South Korean actor, a Tous Les Jours (pronounced as 'too lay joo') store has opened at Northpoint City, adding to the chain's list of over a thousand locations worldwide. Tous Les Jours was started in 1996 and offers French Korean-inspired pastries ranging from Whole Milk Loaf and Almond Croissant to Red Bean Bread and Milk Cream Bread. There could be options such as 32-Layered Tissue Cube Bread, Buldak Chicken Croquette, Corn Cheese Bread, Very Berry Cheesecake, and Blueberry Chiffon Cake too.

Tous Les Jours is at Northpoint City, Level 1, Unit 112, Singapore 769098. Visit its Instagram for more information.

2. Bakery 1946

Following a successful pop-up in Bugis in Feb 2024, Bakery 1946 quickly opened two outlets in quick succession: one in Suntec City and another in Bugis Junction. So, if you missed giving the famous Daegu bakery a try on the first go, fret not, as you have two outlets now to pick from. Once you get there, don't miss out on the fan favourite K-Apple Bread ($6.20) stuffed with apple chunks and cream cheese. There are also unique options such as the Garlic Manju ($4) made with garlic-infused sweet white bean paste, Whole Chestnut Bread ($3.90), Corn Bread ($3.90), and Black Sesame Cream Cheese Bread ($6).

Bakery 1946 is at 3 Temasek Blvd, #01-604 Suntec City, Singapore 038983 and 80 Middle Rd, M01-K1 Bugis Junction, Singapore 188966. Visit its Instagram for more information.

3. Paris Baguette

With over 10 locations dotted islandwide, Paris Baguette is the most accessible Korean bakery in Singapore. Before it was the successful chain bakery Paris Baguette started in 1988, the brand traces its roots back to a small bakery named Sangmidang formed in 1945. Offerings here run the gamut including breads, sandwiches, tarts, viennoiseries, macarons, cakes, cheesecakes, and puddings.

Paris Baguette has multiple locations in Singapore including 252 North Bridge Road, #01-46/46A/47/48 Raffles City, Singapore 179103 and 78 Airport Boulevard, Jewel Changi Airport, #02-200, Singapore 819666. Visit its website for more information.

4. The Pound

Situated between Lavender and Bugis MRT stations, Sultan Plaza doesn't seem like a place to find a Korean-style bakery. But here, you will find The Pound, a Korean-style cafe founded by a Korean lady named Olivia offering a range of cakes, swiss rolls, and coffee. Favourites here include Matcha Roll ($6), Strawberry Roll ($6), Black Sesame Cake ($6), Sweet Potato Cake ($6) and Belgian Dark Chocolate Cake ($6).

The Pound is at 100 Jln Sultan, #01-17B Sultan Plaza, Singapore 199001. Visit its Instagram for more information.

5. Haengbok Cakeyo

Haengbok Cakeyo is a play on words that includes the Korean word for happiness (haengbokyo) with cake. And so, it comes as no surprise that the dessert shop specialises in Korean-style baked goods inspired by the latest dessert culture. The first thing you have to try is the Fatcarons (from $20 for four), which are macarons stuffed thicker than usual with flavours such as Raspberry Pistachio, Double Citron, and Ondeh Ondeh. Other notable mentions are the various flavours of Korean Fresh Cream Cake ($75), Korean-style Filled Madeleines ($20 for four), and Korean Bento Cake ($18). Do note that Haengbok Cakeyo is an online order-only shop.

Haengbok Cakeyo is at 41 Kampong Bahru Road, Singapore 168358. Visit its website for more information.

6. Cafe Margaret

Cafe Margaret in Hongdae, Seoul is a popular spot for many. Now, you just have to head to Bali Lane to enjoy the same cosy atmosphere and yummy bakes. CubePie (from $7.80) is the bestseller here, a cube-shaped laminated pastry with 72 layers that is then stuffed with fillings such as Matcha Cream, Nutella, Lotus Cream, and Injeolmi. There are Singapore-exclusive bakes too, like the Lemon and Raspberry pound cakes ($7.50). Do note that Cafe Margaret mandates that each patron order a beverage.

Cafe Margaret is at 32 Bali Ln, Singapore 189868. Visit its Instagram for more information.

7. B for Bagel

Bagels aren't the first thing one would think of when we talk about Korean baked goods. Yet, the Gangnam-based B For Bagel has made a name for itself with the hole-shaped bread. Bagels here are made with a 15-hour fermented dough and baked fresh three times a day, with sweet and savoury options. The former includes Fresh MilkCloud ($9.30) and Strawberry Earl Grey Cloud ($13.90) while the latter has options such as Bacon Cheese Omelette ($15.90), Smoked Salmon ($16.90), and Avocado Salmon Open Bagel ($24.90).

B for Bagel has multiple locations including 163 Tanglin Rd, B1-125/126 Tanglin Mall, Singapore 247933 and 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #B1-K122 Great World City, Singapore 237994. Visit its Instagram for more information.

8. Hodunamu

Now let's talk about Korean rice cakes, the first of which is Hodunamu, or Walnut Tree, in Everton. The nondescript takeaway shop makes its rice cakes with rice and ingredients imported from Korea. The menu changes each day to maintain freshness. Options include Songpyeon ($6.50), Honey Rice Cakes ($6), Castella Gyungdan or Castella Ball ($6), Ggulbaeksulgi or Honey Plain White Rice Cakes ($6), Injeolmi, and Yeongyang Chalddeok. If you're looking for something savoury, the sister brand EeeMo Pac&Go is located right next door with kimbap, tteokbokki, and other side dishes available.

Hodunamu is at 2 Everton Park, #01-55, Singapore 081002. Visit its website for more information.

9. Bosong Ricecake

Nestled within Beauty World Plaza is Bosong Ricecake. Selling only fresh Korean rice cakes, the shop is a one-woman operation headed by Yoju-born Jo Ja Young. There are $5 packs sold at the shop only for walk-in customers but if you want to guarantee your rice cakes, then do preorder first. The menu can be found on its Instagram, with offerings such as Mugwort Jeolpyoen ($28 for 14-15 pieces), Injeolmi ($23 for 25 pieces), Garae-tteok ($18 for six pieces), and Flower Tteok ($40 for 10-12 pieces). You can purchase the rice cakes in bulk by the kilogram too.

Bosong Ricecake is at 140 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, #02-04 Beauty World Plaza, Singapore 588176. Visit its Instagram for more information.

10. The Songpyeon House

The Songpyeon House is a home-based business located in Tampines. The Korean sweet rice cakes are handmade and come in three iterations: Box A ($22) has 13 pieces (seven round and six crescent), Box B ($22) has 18 pieces (eight round and 10 flower), Box C ($29) has 42 (mini florets filled with azuki paste), and Gift Set with Card ($30) has 16 pieces (six flower and 10 petals). Choose between Peanut Sesame, Chocolate chips, and Black Sesame flavours.

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