8 Most Craved Traditional Street Snacks That you Must Try Least Once
If you never tasted some of the traditional street snacks which have been available for a long time in Singapore, perhaps this guide will help you out on some of the most craved traditional street snacks which you must try out once because these food has existed here for a long time, you should try them out, which you might fall in love with them afterward.
Tutu Kueh
Tutu Kueh which is a soft, pillow-like kueh which is filled with a different filling of your choice is one of the traditional street snacks as Queensway Lau Tan Tutu Kueh which are one of the creators of this traditional snack who has been around since the 1940s. They offer a total of 5 flavors of their famous Tutu Kueh at only $2.50 for 3 pieces!
Address: 1 Queensway, #02- 47, Singapore 149053
Contact: 9817 4793
Operating Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Traditional Popiah
Popiah is a very famous Teochew snack which is made from thin skin and rich ingredient, where Ong Khim’s Popiah has ingredient such as turnip, egg, ground peanuts, fried shallots/garlic, and Chinese parsley and all their popiah’s filling and Popiah skin are all freshly made!
Address: 6 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-124, Singapore 150006
Operating Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Curry Puff
Curry puff is the deep-fried pastry that is stuffed with curry filling such as potatoes and it is extremely delicious as each bite with the crunchy crispy coating of the puff. J2 Famous Crispy Curry Puff is the only Curry Puff stall in Singapore that is listed in the Singapore Michelin Bib Gourmand Guide with is famous for its hand-made curry puff.
Address: 7 Maxwell Road, Amoy St, #01-21 Food Centre, Singapore 069111
Contact: 9475 8425
Operating Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (Closed on Sundays)
Links: Facebook
Nonya Kueh
Lek Lim Nyonya Cake Confectionery is famous for its Nyonya Kuehs which is freshly made every day as their ondeh-ondeh and tapioca kueh are the most famous here which is chewy, sweet, and savory.
Address: Block 84 Bedok North Street 4, #01-21, Singapore 460084
Contact: 6449 0815
Operating Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily (Close at 2 p.m. on Sundays)
Chwee Kueh
Chwee Kueh is one of the savory snacks that is made of steamed cake topped with chye poh (preserved radish) which is one of the important breakfast dishes. With around 50 years of experience, this owner makes his humble Chwee Kueh by hand every morning and it tastes sweet and salt with a perfect balance.
Address: Blk, 20 Ghim Moh Rd, #01-54, Singapore 270020
Contact: 9176 6850
Operating Hours: 6:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily
Links: Facebook
Handmade Pau
This handmade pau is a common breakfast for many Singaporeans as you can choose from a variety of flavor and fillings which is just so delicious to be taken while they are hot. The Teochew Handmade Pau@Toa Payoh offers handmade pao from scratch and their recipe is originated from the 1st-generation till today!
Address: 127 Lor 1 Toa Payoh, #02-02, Singapore 310127
Contact: 6254 2053
Operating Hours: Tues-Sat (6 a.m. to 2 p.m.) | Sun (6 a.m. to 12 p.m.) | Closed on Mondays
Links: Website | Facebook | Instagram
Traditional Beancurd and Youtiao
The traditional Beancurd and Youtiao which is the best pair combination of all time, where the Rochor Beancurd House is famous for their traditional beancurd which comes with the right amount of sweetness and you can pair it with their super crispy youtiao together with your beancurd!
Address: 745 Geylang Rd, Singapore 389653
Contact: 8288 7020
Operating Hours: 24 hours daily
Kueh Pie Tee
Kueh Pie Tee is a popular Peranakan dish which is a thin and crispy pastry tart that is filled with spicy, sweet of thinly sliced vegetables and prawn. The Kway Guan Huat Joo Chiat Popiah and Kueh Pie Tee have handmade popiahs and Kueh Pie Tee which you can even buy their own DIY sets for you to enjoy at your own party.
Address: 95 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427389
Contact: 6970 9360
Operating Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily (Closed on Mondays)