18 Places To Get Soon Kueh & Other Traditional Teochew Kueh In Singapore
Sink your teeth into authentic handmade soon kueh, ku chye kueh, and more
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With a soft, mochi-like skin wrapping a variety of sweet and savoury fillings such as turnip or bamboo shoots (soon kueh), glutinous rice (peng kueh) and chives (ku chye kueh), Teochew kueh is getting less and less common in Singapore. And it is unfortunate as the traditional snack is often what many of us grew up eating, especially if we belong to the Teochew dialect group. There are, thankfully, still a few places that are preserving this food culture and heritage. Here are 18 of them:
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We've previously dedicated a story to the best ang ku kueh in Singapore, so we aren't going to feature them too much here. However, we’re spotlighting AhMah’s Legacy, as it is millennial founder Shiny Phua’s love letter to her late grandmother. The brand uses natural ingredients without food colouring or artificial flavourings to make its ang ku kueh (from $3), muah chee, and orh nee. Flavours include Crunchy Peanut Sesame, Roasted Chestnut, and Crunchy Goma Almond.
AhMah’s Legacy is at 11 Sin Ming Road, #B3-09 (Unit 3) Thomson V2, Singapore 575629. Visit its website for more information.
Yoon's Social Kitchen by Yoon's Traditional Teochew Kueh doesn’t just aim to preserve food heritage but also provides employment to mature female ex-drug offenders. It is most known for peng kueh and cikak kueh (pictured), with the latter made using the cikak plant (also known as cudweed). Yoon’s is also a culinary school offering workshops (including for kids’ parties!) on making Teochew kueh. Kuehs are priced from $1.50.
Yoon's Social Kitchen by Yoon's Traditional Teochew Kueh is at 4 Upper Aljunied Ln, #01-18 Joo Seng Green, Singapore 360004. Visit its website for more information.
Preschool teacher Jasmine Foo founded Popo’s Kitchen to fulfil her passion for food and pay homage to her grandmother and mother. The dishes her home-based business offers are hearty, family-friendly fare, ranging from various flavours of roast chicken to kuehs and yam cake.
Try the Soon Kueh, plump, neat parcels with fresh crunchy fillings that aren’t greasy. They’re available in Original and Mala, with the latter packing quite the punch. Other Teochew kueh include Ku Chai Kueh, and Trufflicious Trio Mushroom Kueh. Kuehs are priced from $8.50 for a box of five.
Order via Popo’s Kitchen’s website.
Kuehs and Snacks has been making traditional Teochew kueh for over 30 years using recipes created by its owner, Chin Siew Ying, affectionately known as Ah Ma. The brand prides itself on preserving tradition and using quality ingredients to create a variety of sweet and savoury snacks, including ku chai kueh, png kueh, and soon kueh. Kuehs and Snacks is also said to be the first to sell cikak kueh or Black Herbal Kueh. Kuehs are priced from $1.30.
Kuehs and Snacks is at Block 125 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-164 Alexandra Village C3, Singapore 150125 and Block 7 Empress Road, #01-84 Empress Market, Singapore 260007. Visit its website for more information.
Owner Goh Mok Ai has been handmaking Teochew kueh steadfastly for over two decades at his hawker stall in Jurong East. His hard work and dedication have paid off as Lai Heng Handmade Teochew Kueh became the first Michelin Bib Gourmand awardee for Teochew kueh, and retained its commendation. Fans continue to head there for his soon kueh, ku chai kueh, chye kueh, and peng kueh, which are available in steamed and pan-fried versions, so be prepared for a line. Kuehs are priced from $1.20.
Lai Heng Handmade Teochew Kueh is at 347 Jurong East Ave 1, #01-218 Yuhua Market & Hawker Centre, Singapore 600347.
Founded in 1998 by Desmond Koh, Yong’s Teochew Kueh now has two branches in Singapore serving up Teochew kueh that are handmade daily. Here, you’ll find an array of traditional delights from soon kueh, peng kueh, ku chye kueh and chye kueh, to yam cake, and yam paste. The soon kueh, ku chye, and yam kueh are some of the most popular. Prices start from $1.70.
Yong’s Teochew Kueh is at 1022 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534760 and 150 East Coast Road, Singapore 428837. Visit its Facebook for more information.
If you’re bored of the usual way of eating Teochew kueh, which is usually steamed, then head to Yong Xiang Carrot Cake for a unique experience. Here, the kuehs are chopped up before being fried carrot cake-style with eggs, resulting in a moreish dish that’s part chewy, part crispy and all-around delicious. Kuehs are priced from $1.10.
Yong Xiang Carrot Cake is at 29 Bendemeer Rd, #01-35 Bendemeer Market & Food Centre, Singapore 330029.
Another Bukit Merah entrant, Poh Cheu Soon Kueh and Ang Ku Kueh might be more known for its ang ku kueh (available in 12 flavours, including mango, coffee and green tea!), but its soon kueh should not be overlooked. The brand was founded by couple Neo Poh Cheu and Lim Kim Noi in 1985 and was awarded the Michelin Plate in 2019. For savoury kuehs, there are soon kueh, ku cai kueh, bamboo shoot kueh, and peng kueh.
Poh Cheu Soon Kueh and Ang Ku Kueh is at 127 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-230, Singapore 150127. Visit its website for more information.
Tiong Bahru Food Centre is a mecca for foodies. Among the stalls is Tiong Bahru Teochew Kueh, which has been around since 1974. Helmed by current owner Mr Law, the hawker stall has over 20 sweet and savoury kueh offerings, but followers love the ang ku kueh, soon kueh, and black bean kueh.
Tiong Bahru Teochew Kueh is at 30 Seng Poh Rd, #02-02 Market and Food Centre, Singapore 168898.
Jalan Kukoh Teochew Kueh is a family-run business that first started in Johor Bahru, reportedly over a hundred years ago. Now headed by third-generation owners, the Loh siblings, the hawker stall is famous among those who live nearby, so much so that it can sell out quickly. To get your hands on its handmade kuehs, you must preorder at least a day in advance, with a minimum order of 10 pieces. Pick between Ang Tho Kueh (or peng kueh), Tau Sar Kueh, Soon Kueh, Koo Chai Kueh, and Yam Kueh. Kuehs are priced between $1.50 and $1.60.
Jalan Kukoh Teochew Kueh is at 1 Jalan Kukoh, #01-19/01-20 Jalan Kukoh Food Centre, Singapore 161001.
Founder Aloysius Ng loves Nyonya and Teochew kueh so much that he quit his web and graphic designer job to open Yummy Times in January 2021 to preserve traditional delicacies. You might also remember that it was the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. At its Paya Lebar eatery, you can find a plethora of dishes ranging from Nyonya Laksa and Ayam Pongteh to Nyonya and Teochew kuehs such as soon kueh, png kueh, gu cai kueh, and steamed yam kueh. Kuehs are priced between $1.40 and $1.50.
Yummy Times is at 101 Upper Paya Lebar Rd, Singapore 534826. Visit its website for more information.
Madam Ang KK is the latest creation of chef Daniel Tay, the brains behind Old Seng Choong bakery. As the name suggests, Madam Ang KK celebrates the humble ang ku kueh. Here, you will find traditional flavours such as mung bean and peanut and unconventional ones ranging from Parma Ham with Shallot Oil to Yam & Iberico Ham. There is also a variety of steamed buns. Kuehs are priced between $1.90 and $2.80.
Madam Ang KK has multiple locations in Singapore, including 290 Orchard Rd, B1-K12 Paragon Shopping Centre, Singapore 238859 and 10 Sinaran Dr, #01-170 Square 2, Singapore 307506. Visit its website for more information.
Known as Ah Yee by her customers, Madam Tay Lee Tiong is the chef behind Ah Yee’s Soon Kueh. It used to be a hawker stall at Dunman Hawker Centre before moving to its current premise as an eatery along Tembeling Road in Joo Chiat. Pick between the generously filled soon kueh with a smooth skin, peng kueh, ku chye kueh, and yam kueh, as well as glutinous rice, yam cake, and pumpkin cake. Kuehs are priced at $1.80.
Ah Yee’s Soon Kueh is at 124 Tembeling Rd, Singapore 423623. Visit its Instagram for more information.
The next time you’re in the CBD and craving a traditional snack, check out Luan Jie Mei Shi, a family-run hawker stall that has been selling local snacks in Amoy Street Food Centre since 2004. Second-gen engineer-turned-hawker Teo Hock Meng now manages the stall as they continue to make its Soon Kueh ($1.30) by hand. Other menu items - chee cheong fun, yam cake, pumpkin cake, and glutinous rice - are also fan favourites.
Luan Jie Mei Shi is at 7 Maxwell Rd, #01-30 Amoy Street Food Centre, Singapore 069111. Visit its Facebook for more information.
Cha Dian is another Amoy Street Food Centre option for handmade Teochew kuehs. Soon kueh is the bestseller here, alongside peng kueh, ku chye kueh, and spinach and mushroom kueh (only available on Fridays). And if you want more, there is also carrot cake, yam cake, pumpkin cake, and glutinous rice. Like Luan Jie Mei Shi, Cha Dian closes by mid-afternoon, so plan accordingly. Kuehs are priced at $1.60.
Cha Dian is at 7 Maxwell Rd, #02-135 Amoy Street Food Centre, Singapore 069111. Visit its Facebook for more information.
Listed in the 2024 Michelin Guide, Toa Payoh 93 Soon Kueh is within walking distance of Geylang Bahru MRT station. Handmade Teochew kuehs available at the hawker stall are soon kueh, peng kueh, and ku chai kueh. And if you are the lucky early few, remember to get yourself some of its popular Hakka abacus seeds, too. Kuehs are priced at $5.50 for five pieces.
Toa Payoh 93 Soon Kueh is at 69 Geylang Bahru, #01-68 Geylang Bahru Food Centre, Singapore 330069. Visit its Facebook for more information.
Yuen Wei Hand Made Teochew Soon Kueh is a five-minute walk away from Ang Mo Kio MRT station. Upon arrival, you will see kuehs being made and steamed at the hawker stall as you decide between Rice Cake, Specialty Yam Cake, Chive Kueh, Bang Kuang (turnip) Kueh, and Soon Kueh. In fact, the soon kueh by Yuen Wei is especially loved as it contains bamboo shoots, an ingredient that many purveyors have since phased out in favour of jicama. Kuehs are priced between $1.30 and $1.80.
Yuen Wei Hand Made Teochew Soon Kueh is at 422 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, Singapore 560422.
Armed with 30 years of experience making homemade kueh, Madam Lim co-founded Fatt Soon Kueh in 1999. The brand has since grown to three hawker stalls in Chinatown, Kovan, and Bedok, each selling only three items — soon kueh, peng kueh, and ku chye kueh — all made in-store. Kuehs are priced at $1.20.
Fatt Soon Kueh has multiple locations in Singapore, including 32 New Market Rd, #01-1012 People's Park Complex, Singapore 050032 and 209 Hougang St 21, #01-17 Kovan Market & Food Centre, Singapore 530209. Visit its website for more information.
This article was originally published on Feb 9, 2023, and updated on Feb 14, 2025.