Food News

This Balestier Stall Has Fried Sweet Potato Balls That Are Handmade Daily

S Fu Ren in Balestier has cheap sweet potato balls

It seems like the popularity of sweet potato balls is here to stay for a while longer. Following our coverage of Aroy Thai and Golden Banana, we recently discovered S Fu Ren, a hidden gem hawker stall in Balestier selling handmade sweet potato balls and muah chee.

The sweet potato balls are made from scratch daily by an elderly couple. According to 8days, the auntie used to work in the canteen in Chung Cheng High School and Victoria School.

Each morning, the sweet potatoes are peeled, steamed, and mashed to a smooth consistency. Glutinous rice flour is added to the mix for a soft and chewy texture.

The dough is rolled out and shaped into balls, and then deep-fried in small batches till they’re golden brown.

The end product is a crispy golden ball with a soft and QQ interior that’s reminiscent of mochi. You get the natural sweetness of the sweet potato that isn’t jelak, as the recipe calls for no extra sugar. They’re absolutely addictive! A portion is priced at $3 for 10 balls.

Check out our TikTok video above for the full scoop.


Image credit: Matthew Lee

S Fu Ren also sells handmade White Muah Chee and Black Muah Chee, priced at $2.50 or $3 for the larger portion. The former sees soft sticky muah chee coated in a generous amount of ground peanuts, while the latter features ground black sesame. Get the Mix Muay Chee ($4) plate for the best of both worlds!

For more food in the area, read our guide to the best food in Balestier for famous tau sar piah and peppery bak kut teh. Otherwise, drop by the nearby Zhongshan Mall, where you’ll find affordable chirashi don, legit Thai fare and more!

Address: 588F Balestier Road, Teck Seng Coffee Shop, Singapore 329899
Opening hours: Daily 8:30am to 4pm
S Fu Ren is not a halal-certified eatery.

Photos taken by Casandra Nicholas and edited by Melvin Mak.
This was an independent visit by Eatbook.sg

Anthia Chng

Living on a well-balanced diet of cake and coffee

Share
Published by
Anthia Chng

Recent Posts

Restoran Hua Mui: Legit Hainanese Chicken Chop, Kaya Buns And More In JB

Restoran Hua Mui in Johor Bahru serves up all sorts of local favourites, including a…

31 mins ago

This Online Bakery Has Cute Labubu Cookie Sets For Christmas

Wawa Bakes has Labubu cookies and DIY sets online, for a limited time only! Get…

2 hours ago

25 Best Bak Kut Teh In Singapore—Dry Klang BKT, 80-Year-Old Hokkien BKT And More

Check out our list for bak kut teh places in Singapore, including Hokkien style herbal…

5 hours ago

Haidilao Has $3++ DIY Bubble Tea Buffet At VivoCity

Haidilao VivoCity has a $3++ DIY bubble tea buffet bar! Get unlimited servings of milk…

22 hours ago

Tomahawk King Steakhouse & Grill Review: Raising Cane’s-Inspired Chicken And XL Wagyu Steak

Tomahawk King Steakhouse & Grill has Singapore's first Raising Cane's-inspired chicken and XL Wagyu steak…

22 hours ago

The Commune Lifestyle Mall JB Guide: 10 Places For Matcha Kakigori, Chagee Drive-Thru And More

The Commune Life Style Mall is a new shopping centre in Johor Bahru with a…

1 day ago