10 Places For Delicious Beancurd In Singapore That Isn't Lao Ban, Rochor, Or Selegie

Second-generation owner Loh Teck Seng has faithfully made soya bean milk and bean curd six days a week for almost 40 years. He took over the hawker stall from his father in 1985 after he lost his job during the 1985 recession. His day starts at 11pm when he soaks, grinds, cooks, and strains soya beans by hand to create the stall’s two signature products: Soya Bean Milk ($1.20) and Beancurd ($1.20). Teck Seng Soya Bean Milk also sells Grass Jelly ($1.20) and Grass Jelly Drink ($2). PS: We recommend coming early before it sells out.

Teck Seng Soya Bean Milk is at 30 Seng Poh Rd, #02-69 Tiong Bahru Market, Singapore 168898.

Blink and you’ll miss Chan Lin Bean Curd, who is situated between a basketball court and a hawker centre in a nondescript shed. The stall has been around for over two decades and is a little secret among the community. The soy milk and bean curd are made fresh onsite daily, six days a week. And come early too as the shop closes at 2pm. Here, you’ll find Bean Curd ($1.90), Soya Bean Drink (from $1.10), Grass Jelly ($2.50), and a dessert consisting of peanut tang yuan, bean curd and soy milk ($2.80).

Chan Lin Bean Curd is at 201G Tampines St. 21, Tampines N2 Shopping Street, Singapore 526201.

If you enjoy the pudding-like texture that Lao Ban offers, then you will not be disappointed by 51 Soya Bean’s offerings. The hawker stall was started by chef Chang Lee Wong, with their first outlet at Old Airport Road Food Centre. He used to work at Pan Pacific hotel before becoming a hawker. Now, you can enjoy 51 Soya Bean at Golden Mile Food Centre with flavours like Original ($2), Almond ($2.20), Bandung ($2.20), Milo ($2.20), as well as Soya Bean Drink (from $1.20) and Grass Jelly ($2.20).

51 Soya Bean is at 505 Beach Rd, B1-04 Golden Mile Food Centre, Singapore 199583.

DDSD, or Da Dou Xiao Dou, is the child of Ipoh-born couple Lau Kah Hou and Lee Kamy. It is nestled within the popular Hong Lim Food Centre, so if you’re ever in the mood for a mix of Ipoh and Taiwanese-style bean curd, head over to DDSD. Choose between Original ($1.60) or Black Sesame Beancurd ($2.10) or pick one of the combos that come with a variety of toppings such as tang yuan, black sesame sauce, red bean, and peach gum.

DDSD is at 531A Upper Cross Street, #02-53 Hong Lim Market and Food Centre, Singapore 051531. Visit its Instagram for more information. 

Tauhuay.sg is a Muslim-owned dessert hawker stall that focuses on the namesake bean curd. The brand has made various combinations to choose from, ranging from Beancurd + Gula Melaka ($2.80) and Beancurd + Red Bean ($2.90) to Beancurd + Sea Coconut ($2.90) and TSG Beancurd Chendol ($4). There is also a selection of soymilk drinks, youtiao, and fritters.

Tauhuay.sg is at 60 Joo Chiat Rd, #01-01, Singapore 427726. Visit its Facebook for more information.

Pure Soya Bean is the place to go whenever you get bored of the classic plain bean curd. The bean curd can be upgraded with a variety of toppings, including Longan ($3), Ginkgo Nuts ($3), Black Glutinous Rice ($3), and Red Bean and Lotus Seed ($4). Those who love chewy pearls in bubble tea can get the Pearly Beancurd ($2.70). The hawker stall also has an equally impressive line-up of soy milk flavours.

Pure Soya Bean is at 127 Lor 1 Toa Payoh, #02-28 Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre, Singapore 310127 and 409 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, #01-25 409 AMK Market & Food Centre, Singapore 560409. Visit its Facebook for more information.

Gogo Beanz Soya Bean was started in 2008. Madam Neow, a former employee, later took over operations of the hawker stall after the owner wanted to venture into a new career path. Only organic soya beans are used to make the bean curd and soy milk sold here. There are 12 bean curd variants to pick here, ranging from Original Beancurd ($1.50) and Sea Sea Coconut ($2.50) to Almond Beancurd ($2.40) and Candy Jelly Beancurd ($2.40). There is also an equally impressive list of soy milk flavours as well as grass jelly options.

Gogo Beanz Soya Bean is at 335 Smith St, #02-138 Chinatown Complex Food Centre, 050335.

Those who frequently cross the border to Malaysia might find Beans Factory a familiar name. The dessert label has over 20 locations in Malaysia before it opened two spots in Singapore - one in Tanjong Pagar and another in Woodleigh. On its menu are unique bean curd flavours that can be eaten warm or cold. Must-try flavours include the Beans.Factory Signature Tau Fu Fah ($8.90) comes topped with peach gum, grass jelly, and taro balls and Taro Family Tau Fu Fah ($8.90) includes yam paste. Beans Factory also sells aiyu jelly, grass jelly, and shaved ice desserts.

Beans.Factory is at 100 Tras St, #01-13A 100 AM Mall, Singapore 079027 and 11 Bidadari Park Dr, B1-K43/K44 The Woodleigh Mall, Singapore 367803. Visit its Facebook for more information.

Those living around Bukit Timah can have their bean curd cravings satisfied at Soylicious. The hawker stall within Bukit Timah Food Centre offers a variety of bean curds made using non-GMO premium Canadian soybeans without gypsum powder or preservatives. Besides the original flavour ($1.20), there are toppings such as Gingko ($2), Riceball ($2), Peanut ($2), as well as Pearl ($1.50) and Sea Coconut ($2).

Soylicious is at 51 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, #02-166 Bukit Timah Market & Food Centre, Singapore 588215. Visit its Facebook for more information.

Fancy having bean curd with a side of crispy, chewy waffles? You can do so at Kiasu Beancurd and Waffles, which is located right beside Eunos MRT station. First, pick up the Cold Original Beancurd ($2) or Cold Almond Beancurd ($2.20), which you can have without sugar or with pearls or various nata de coco toppings. Then, pick up a Pandan Waffle stuffed with over 20 flavours ranging from Creamy Peanut, Pandan Kaya, Black Sesame, and even Durian.

Kiasu Beancurd and Waffles is at Blk 5 Eunos Cres, #01-2605, Singapore 400005. Visit its Instagram for more information.