Orh nee, or Teochew yam paste, has gone from being a traditional dessert to every baker’s trendy new plaything. Thanks to the likes of innovative bakeries, orh nee has been remixed into different types of sweet treats that Singaporeans are rushing to try. If you’re always saying yes to yam, we’ve got a list of the best orh nee desserts in Singapore for you to try, from both physical bakeries, as well as home-based businesses.
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Keong Saik Bakery’s locally-inspired treats have been gaining ground to no end, especially with their Mao Shan Wang cruffins and burnt cheesecakes. Joining the party is their Taromisu ($9.80), a pretty dessert featuring layers of ladyfinger sponge with Kahlúa coffee, yam paste & yam mascarpone cream—perfect for all orh nee lovers.
Check out our Keong Saik Bakery review!
Address: 70 Bendemeer Road, #01-03, Luzerne, Singapore 339940
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 7pm
Tel: 9021 9626
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Keong Saik Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery.
One of the most hyped-up bakeries is LUNA along Amoy Street, and they make a lush Orh Nee Cake, where lilac-coloured yam and gingko paste is spliced by fluffy vanilla sponge and a light coconut Chantilly cream. The cake is topped with white chocolate pearls and desiccated coconut to finish. A slice is sold at $8.50, while a whole cake is $65 for 16cm or $85 for 20cm.
Read our Lucine by LUNA feature!
Address: 53 Amoy Street, Singapore 069879
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 12pm to 6:30pm, Fri- Sat-Sun 12pm to 9pm
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LUNA is not a halal-certified eatery.
Heritage bakers June Bakery have gone viral for their Orh Nee Tarts ($1.50), and while it remains a challenge to get your hands on them, it is worth it. The yam paste is smooth, silken, and rich with yam’s earthen sweetness, while the gingko nuts offer bitter bursts. The pastry is very flaky, so eating it can get messy.
Check out our full June Bakery review.
Address: 7500A Beach Road, #B1-321, The Plaza, Singapore 199591
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7am to 2:30pm
Tel: 9731 3002
June Bakery is not a halal-certified eatery.
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This patisserie is run by two French-trained pastry chefs, and the proof of their expertise lies in their refined tarts. The Orh Blanc Tart ($9.80) is one of their bestsellers. A buttery tart shell is piped full of coconut cream, then dressed with an orh nee paste, as well as vanilla Chantilly. Though we often think of orh nee as a heavy dessert, this tart is surprisingly light.
Read our full Patisserie Cle review.
Address: 415 River Valley Road, Singapore 248314
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9am to 6pm, Sun 9am to 5pm
Tel: 8127 3925
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Patisserie Cle is not a halal-certified eatery.
Taro fans have to check out Cafe Lilac by Whisking Bakes, a cafe in Lavender specialising in orh nee-infused bakes. Try their Taro Pork Floss Sando ($6.50++), where handmade yam paste and savoury pork floss are packed between two slices of toast. We’re big fans of their Taro-Misu ($7.50++) too, comprising ladyfinger biscuits dipped in house-made taro milk, mascarpone, and the same orh nee they’re popular for.
Read our Cafe Lilac by Whisking Bakes feature.
Address: 466 Crawford Lane, #01-08, Singapore 190465
Opening hours: Mon 11:30am to 5pm, Tue-Fri 11:30am to 7pm, Sat 10am to 7pm, Sun 10am to 5pm
Tel: 8850 5918
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Cafe Lilac by Whisking Bakes is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Orhhsome is an online business that sells only orh nee-infused treats. Dive straight into their Orhhsome Bao ($12 for six): fluffy yam-flavoured bun filled with pleasantly sweet house-made orh nee. Another unique snack is the Orhhsome Pokpok ($7.50 for six), which combines taupok with a savoury yam stuffing. Throw it in the airfryer for a hot and crispy midday snack!
There is a minimum order of $30. Order online and self-collect at their Mandai and Hougang location, or go for the delivery option at a flat rate of $8. Alternatively, order at least $100 worth of products to enjoy free delivery. For more information, visit their website.
Check out our Orhhsome review.
Address: 2 Mandai Link, #02-18, Singapore 728664
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9am to 5pm
Tel: 8824 8073
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Orhhsome is not a halal-certified business.
Get your dose of orh nee in egg tart form at MILET, an online business that used to be known as Mother-In-Law Egg Tart. Their Yam & Purple Potato ($9 for three) stars house-made egg custard swirled with nutty and creamy yam and sweet potato chunks, topped with gingko nuts. Everything is held together by flaky and buttery layers of their signature Portuguese tart shell, adding a touch of savouriness to offset the sweetness.
Address: 2 Havelock Road, #B1-24, Havelock 2, Singapore 059763
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10:30am to 5:30pm
Tel: 8383 8460
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MILET is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Morimori Yogashi is an under-the-radar bakery in Everton Park that offers a wide range of desserts, including a Taro Milk Roll ($15), which sees soft taro sponge cake rolled with house-made taro filling and fresh taro chunks. This cake is made to be less sweet, so you can enjoy it any time of the day without feeling the sugar crash! They also offer other trendy desserts, including crepe rolls and cream puffs, which are great for gifts.
Check out Morimori Yogashi’s offerings here!
Address: Blk 1 Everton Park #01-31, Singapore 081001
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am to 6pm, Sat 8:30am to 4pm
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Morimori Yogashi is not a halal-certified eatery.
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Home business Lilac Oak makes vegan-friendly bakes and sweet treats that include two takes on orh nee tarts. The first is the classic Taro Tart, where a handcrafted tart shell comes filled with an oil-free yam paste, and a Pulut Hitam Tart, which features a sticky glutinous rice base spotted with taro cream. A box of six mixed mini tarts is priced from $26.
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Lilac Oak is not a halal-certified eatery.
To satisfy your orh nee cravings, head to Nestcha for their pretty layered drinks and cakes. Try their Taro Machi Milk ($7.80), which features soft mochi and taro balls at the bottom, followed by yam, and creamy milk. They’re also famous for their Yam Chicken Floss Mochi Cake ($9.90): smooth orh nee layered with a cake layer, chicken floss, and chewy mochi.
Read all about Nestcha at Haji Lane!
Address: 68 Haji Lane, Singapore 189261
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 12pm to 9pm, Fri-Sun 12pm to 10pm
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Nestcha is not a halal-certified eatery.
You may know Rachelrax Cakes for their stunning galaxy cakes, but they also have a delicious Orh Nee Tart ($8.90) that’s filled with silky yam paste and coconut cream, then topped with gingko nuts. If you’re a diehard taro fan, order the 10” Tart ‘Cake’ in Orh Nee ($65) for your next gathering! This massive, pre-cut tart comes with 12 generous slices for sharing.
Check our Rachelrax Cakes review!
Address: 12 Lim Tua Tow Road, Singapore 547735
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 12pm to 7pm, Sat-Sun 12pm to 6pm`
Tel: 6988 0536
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Rachelrax Cakes is not a halal-certified eatery.
Homm is a popular Thai-style dessert cafe from Melbourne that just opened in Singapore. If you’re craving orh nee in bingsu form, try the signature Homm’s Taro Bingsu ($19.80++), a vegan dessert comprising yam shaved ice, coconut meat, handmade pumpkin boba, and salted coconut sauce. You also get a side of sweet taro paste to drizzle onto the bingsu! While you’re there, check out their selection of shokupan, french toast, and mochi desserts too.
Check out our Homm review.
Address: 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-12, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 11am to 9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am to 10pm
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Homm Dessert is not a halal-certified eatery.
If you’re crossing the border sometime soon, make sure you visit Ming Ang Confectionery for their viral Pandan Yam Layer Cake. Priced at RM31, which works out to around S$9.60, each cake features pandan chiffon sponge and thick orh nee layers in between. Online reviews tout the cake to be light with a pandan fragrance, complementing the creamy yam middle.
Do note that you’ll need to pre-order the cake, and it’s available on Fridays to Sundays for a limited time only at their City Square and Bukit Indah outlets.
Read our Ming Ang Confectionery feature.
City Square outlet
Address: Level 3, LOT M3-04, City Square, Jalan Wong Ah Fook, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Bukit Indah outlet
Address: 7, Jalan Indah 15/3, Taman Bukit Indah, 81200 Johor Bahru
Opening hours: Daily 9am to 9pm
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Ming Ang Confectionery is not a halal-certified eatery.
If you’re a diehard taro fan, you’d have heard of iBread‘s viral Taro Mochi Snowy Cake ($4.50) as it’s made its rounds on social media lately. This cake features a fluffy sponge cake sandwiching a generous layer of smooth orh nee paste and soft mochi. Online reviews say the taro filling is fragrant, creamy, and not too sweet, while the mochi is delectably chewy. Each box comes with three pieces, so you can share them with your taro-loving friend!
Read our iBread Taro Mochi cake feature.
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iBread is not a halal-certified eatery.
You can now get orh nee in the form of toast and kopi at SuuKee Coffee, a hidden gem in One-north. They’re also slated to open at Scotts Square soon! Get their IG-famous OG Orh Nee Butter ($3.80), featuring toast with creamy taro paste and a thick slab of butter. We found the orh nee rich and earthy, with a thick consistency similar to kaya. Don’t forget to try their two new yam-infused drink: Orh Nee Boba Kopi ($5.70) and Orh Nee Boba Teh ($5.70).
Read our SuuKee Coffee review.
Address: 9 Ayer Rajah Avenue, #B2-03, One-north MRT Station, Singapore 138647
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30am to 5:30pm, Fri 7:30am to 4:30pm
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SuuKee Coffee is not a halal-certified eatery.
Address: 190 Clemenceau Avenue, #01-18, Singapore Shopping Centre, Singapore 239924
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10:30am to 6pm, Sat-Sun 10am to 7pm
Tel: 8905 0253
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9Toast is not a halal-certified eatery.
Popular old-school bakery Hung Huat Cakes and Pastries has a new creation: Orh Nee Milk Mochi with Lava Salted Egg Tart ($4.50 each, $16 for four), available for a limited time only. This pastry stars a buttery crust with their house-made orh nee paste, chewy mochi, and a decadent liu sha filling that oozes upon tearing. We found the yam paste earthy and rich, but not too sweet, pairing well with the salted egg yolk middle and crumbly tart shell.
Read our Hung Huat Cakes and Pastries feature.
Address: Block 49 Sims Place, #01-48, Sims Vista Market & Food Centre, Singapore 380049
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 7am to 2:30pm
Tel: 9651 4902
Website
Hung Huat Cakes and Pastries is not a halal-certified eatery.
With the orh nee craze in full swing, it is easier than ever to stray from the OG Teochew-style orh nee and try some newfangled interpretations.
For more unique desserts to try, check out our guide to the best black sesame desserts in Singapore, including gelato and canele! Otherwise, read our guide to the best dessert in Singapore.
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