Soon kueh deserves more attention than it gets. Comprising a translucent rice flour skin and packed with jicama, dried shrimp and mushrooms, it’s an old-school snack that is both healthy and tasty. Plus, it’s one of the few dishes that brings me back to my Teochew roots. If you’ve never tried it before, it is high time you check out these traditional soon kueh stalls found all around Singapore.
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In modern times, it is tough to find soon kueh that’s made by hand rather than with the help of machines. At the Michelin-approved Lai Heng Handmade Teochew Kueh, you’ll literally get to see your Steamed Soon Kueh ($1.10) freshly prepared on the spot! You can opt for their Fried Soon Kueh ($1.20) as well. Pan-frying gives the thin chewy skin a crispier texture and enhances the aroma of the fillings.
Read our Lai Heng Handmade Teochew Kueh feature.
Address: 347 Jurong East Ave 1, #01-218, Yuhua Market & Hawker Centre, Singapore 600347
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 6:30am to 2:30pm
Tel: 9455 6341
Lai Heng Handmade Teochew Kueh is not a halal-certified eatery.
Just as its Chinese name (老婶阿嬷潮州粿) suggests, Kuehs and Snacks offers house-made soon kueh reminiscent of those lovingly prepared by seasoned housewives for their families. What sets their steamed soon kueh apart is the filling. Instead of relying on just jicama, the stall follows a more traditional way of making these goodies by adding bamboo shoots to the mix. For an extra kick, dip your kueh in their blend of dark soy sauce and house-made chilli paste.
Read more in our Kuehs and Snacks feature.
Address: Blk 125 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-164, Alexandra Village C3, Singapore 150125
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 8:30am to 7pm
Tel: 6273 5875
Website
Kuehs and Snacks is not a halal-certified eatery.
Fatt Soon Kueh has four outlets on our Little Red Dot, each dishing out delicious and affordable Soon Kueh ($1.20). Freshly made daily, their kueh boasts a chewier skin that contrasts nicely with the crunchy filling. Given the popularity of Fatt Soon Kueh, it’s best to visit before meal times to avoid the queue.
Read our Fatt Soon Kueh review.
Website | Full list of outlets
Fatt Soon Kueh is not a halal-certified eatery.
A short walk away from Alexandra Village Food Center, Poh Cheu Soon Kueh and Ang Ku Kueh has earned a loyal following with its wide range of Teochew kueh. What makes their Soon Kueh ($1.20) so special is the accompanying house-made chilli sauce, which zhngs-up the savoury filling with its fiery punch. These scrumptious bites are made in limited amounts each day, so be sure to swing by early if you want some! There are more than 10 flavours to choose from, including Yam, Coffee, Black Sesame, and even Pineapple!
Read our Poh Cheu Soon Kueh and Ang Ku Kueh feature.
Address: Blk 127 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-222, Singapore 150127
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 8am to 6pm
Tel: 6276 2287
Website
Poh Cheu Soon Kueh and Ang Ku Kueh is not a halal-certified eatery.
Found at Bendemeer Food Centre, Yong Xiang Carrot Cake offers an interesting take on soon kueh and png kueh (glutinous rice dumpling) with their Fried Png Kueh and Soon Kueh ($4). Instead of serving them steamed with chilli sauce, these chewy dumplings are fried like chai tow kueh! You can choose to have this with or without black sauce as well.
Read our Yong Xiang Carrot Cake review.
Address: Blk 29 Bendemeer Road, #01-35, Bendemeer Market and Food Centre, Singapore 330029
Opening hours: Tue, Thurs, Sat-Sun 6am to 2pm
Yong Xiang Carrot Cake is not a halal-certified eatery.
Head down to Ah Yee’s Soon Kueh and marvel at the painstaking process that goes into making their Soon Kueh ($1.80). Thin and translucent, the kueh skin seems to defy gravity in holding the assortment of jicama strips, black fungus, carrots, dried shrimp, and bamboo shoots together. Top it off with some sweet sauce and chilli and I could eat this for breakfast every day!
Read more about it in our Ah Yee’s Soon Kueh feature.
Address: 124 Tembeling Road, Singapore 423623
Opening hours: Thurs-Tue 7am to 5pm
Tel: 9878 2843
Website
Ah Yee’s Soon Kueh is not a halal-certified eatery.
Yong’s Teochew Kueh has two outlets, one at Upper Serangoon and one at East Coast. Both outlets offer a range of Teochew kueh, all made from scratch daily. It’s hard to decide what to get here, but their Soon Kueh ($1.70) and Glutinous Rice Kueh ($1.70) are definite must-tries. They also have Yam Kueh ($1.90), which comes packed with delicious yam strips.
Read our Yong’s Teochew Kueh review.
Serangoon outlet
Address: 1022 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534760
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 7am to 3pm
Tel: 6287 4328
East Coast outlet
Address: 150 East Coast Road, Singapore 428837
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 8am to 3pm
Tel: 6345 6798
Website
Yong’s Teochew Kueh is not a halal-certified eatery.
Toa Payoh 93 Soon Kueh is a humble eatery at Geylang Bahru Food Centre that churns out an impressive array of traditional Teochew kueh. These snacks are freshly handmade each day; come early and you can catch a glimpse of the effort they put into each and every kueh. Stuffed with hearty portions of diced jicama, mushrooms, and dried shrimp, their Soon Kueh (five for $5.50) definitely gives you a good bang for your buck.
Read our Toa Payoh 93 Soon Kueh review.
Address: Blk 69 Geylang Bahru, #01-12, Geylang Bahru Food Centre, Singapore 330069
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 7am to 9pm
Tel: 8816 9393
Toa Payoh 93 Soon Kueh is not a halal-certified eatery.
Most of us may not have heard of Kukoh 21 Food Centre, but this hidden gem offers a smorgasbord of great food. The star attraction is Jalan Kukoh Teochew Kueh: a humble family business which first began in Johor Bahru. Popular among regulars of the hawker centre, this homely stall impresses with their signature Soon Kueh ($1.40). While it has a slightly thicker skin that usual, it still remains soft and chewy. Furthermore, the treat is pan-fried before it’s served, accentuating its taste and texture. The kueh here sells out quickly, so it’s rare for walk-in customers to get their hands on them. Remember to call in advance to reserve some before heading down.
Address: 1 Jalan Kukoh, #01-19/20, Jalan Kukoh Food Centre, Singapore 161001
Opening hours: Tue 5:30pm to 7pm, Wed-Sat 7:30am to 9am, 5:30pm to 7pm
Tel: 9838 0235
Jalan Kukoh Teochew Kueh is not a halal-certified eatery.
To patrons of the stall, Yuan Wei Hand-Made Soon Kueh isn’t just the best soon kueh stall in Ang Mo Kio—it’s also one of the best in the entire country. You can’t go wrong with the classic Soon Kueh ($1.70) or Rice Cake ($1.60), which are said to be particularly soft and fragrant. The stall is also known for their peppery Yam Cake ($1.10).
Address: 422 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, #01-2508, Singapore 560422
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am to 2pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am to 2pm
Tel: 9447 2353
Website
Yuan Wei Hand-Made Soon Kueh is not a halal-certified eatery.
The long-running Fu Xin Cooked Food at Old Airport Road continues to be a great place to buy Teochew kueh. Their handmade Soon Kueh ($1), with its slightly sheer, chewy skin and a fragrant filling, is excellent. Another popular option is the Ku Chai Kueh ($1), a classic kueh filled with chives, which the stall grows in-house.
Read our Fu Xin Cooked Food feature.
Address: 51 Old Airport Road, #01-142, Old Airport Road Food Centre, Singapore 390051
Opening hours: Daily 7:30am to 6pm
Fu Xin Cooked Food is not a halal-certified eatery.
Tiong Bahru Teochew Kueh has been around since 1974, serving up handmade kueh to generations of patrons. Two types of Soon Kueh ($1.20) are offered here, one filled with turnip and the other with chives, so take your pick. Their P’ng Kueh ($1.40), with its chewy texture and creamy flavour, is another fan favourite.
Address: 30 Seng Poh Road, #02-02, Market and Food Centre, Singapore 168898
Opening hours: Sat-Wed 7:30am to 2pm
Tel: 8945 6731
Tiong Bahru Teochew Kueh is not a halal-certified eatery.
Kueh Ho Jiak isn’t primarily known for its soon kueh, but like most of the kueh here, it is said to be oh-so-delicious. Their Handmade Soon Kueh (10 pieces for $18) comes packed with turnip, black fungus, radish, and dried shrimps—if you’re vegan or vegetarian, you can opt for the meat-free option, too.
Website | Full list of outlets
Kueh Ho Jiak is a halal-certified eatery.
MacPherson residents speak endearingly of the Soon Kueh ($1.40) from Teochew Kueh as they like the homely taste of the kueh and the fresh turnip filling. The soon kueh also comes with a house-made chilli that is said to pack a punch. The stall only makes limited quantities every day so be sure to come early before it is sold out!
Address: 560 MacPherson Road, NF Food Pavilion, Singapore 368233
Opening hours: TBD
Tel: 9791 2580
Teochew Kueh is not a halal-certified eatery.
Much can be said about the silky and crystal-like soon kueh skin from Mei Zhen Hakka Delicacies, which they term Taro Skin Turnip Dumplings ($3 for two pieces). Regulars also love dipping the soon kueh in their house-made chilli sauce for extra flavour. This stall also offers Hakka dishes such as the Abacus Yam Ball (from $5) which can be hard to find these days.
Address: 320 Shunfu Road, #02-26, Shunfu Mart, Singapore 570320
Opening hours: Wed-Fri 6:30am to 1pm, Sat-Sun 6:30am to 2:30pm
Tel: 9799 0397
Website
Mei Zhen Hakka Delicacies is not a halal-certified eatery but uses no pork or lard.
Cha Dian is where you go in the CBD when you are craving a light, savoury snack. They specialise in handmade kueh of different kinds such as Glutinous Rice Kueh ($1.60) and Ku Chye Kueh ($1.60). If you are an early bird, you would even be able to catch the owners bringing the soon kueh straight out from the steamer! Of course, Soon Kueh ($1.60) is what most rave about—patrons can’t seem to get enough of how flavourful and fresh they are.
Address: 7 Maxwell Road, #02-135, Amoy Street Food Centre, Singapore 069111
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am to 2:30pm
Tel: 9799 2003
Website
Cha Dian is not a halal-certified eatery.
If you ever need a cheap snack for your shopping break, the Soon Kueh ($1.70) from Malaysia Boleh! at Jurong Point is a great option. Fans of the soon kueh love the filling—crunchy turnip and black fungus paired with a very fragrant hae bee AKA dried shrimp. Also, the soon kueh becomes extra flavourful when dipped in the chilli sauce.
Address: 1 Jurong West Central 2, #03-28, Jurong Point, Singapore 648886
Opening hours: Daily 9:30am to 9pm
Website
Malaysia Boleh at Jurong Point is not a halal-certified eatery.
Another kueh artisan in the CBD is Luan Jie Mei Shi. Their Soon Kueh ($1.30) is so popular that it is said to be always sold out every morning. What makes their soon kueh special is the chewy yet thin skin that’s made from scratch the night before. If the soon kueh alone doesn’t fill you up, we recommend getting their Chee Cheong Fun ($2 for two rolls). You get a nice balance of a silky texture, and sweet-savoury flavours for this one!
Address: 7 Maxwell Road, #01-30, Amoy Street Food Centre, Singapore 069111
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6am to 2pm
Website
Luan Jie Mei Shi is not a halal-certified eatery.
Situated in a small corner of the hawker centre in Bukit Batok, Jin Xing Handmade Kuehs is a hidden gem known mostly only to the residents nearby. This stall doesn’t only serve the original Soon Kueh, but also in different flavours such as Taukwa Soon Kueh, Yam Soon Kueh, and Chive Soon Kueh, all priced at $1.20 per piece only.
Address: 155 Bukit Batok Street 11, Singapore 650155
Opening hours: TBD
Jin Xing Handmade Kuehs is not a halal-certified eatery.
Yoon’s Social Kitchen’s Soon Kueh ($2.50) has received much praise for their soft and mochi-like kueh skin. Also, as the shop is a social enterprise for female ex-drug offenders, you can feel good while enjoying their kueh. The eatery hosts kueh workshops too!
Address: 4 Upper Aljunied Lane, #01-18, Joo Seng Green, Singapore 360004
Opening hours: Tue-Thurs & Sat 7:30am to 4pm
Website
Yoon’s Social Kitchen is not a halal-certified eatery.
Take a trip down memory lane and treat yourself and your folks to some traditional soon kueh from these stalls. If you’re searching for more old-school snacks, be sure to check out these Nonya kueh stalls as well. Not only are these desserts camera-worthy, they also delight with their sweet and luscious flavours.
Feature image adapted from @chadian2135, @joanna.phua and @kueh_ho_jiak
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