Traditional Desserts Not to Be Missed in Singapore

1. Haig Road Putu Piring - Traditional flavors famous internationally

Since its establishment in 1985, Haig Road Putu Piring has been a popular dining destination for traditional putu piring (steamed rice cakes) desserts. The brand now has seven outlets across Singapore, and was featured on Netflix’s Street Food Asia. Its flagship outlet in the Geylang Serai food hub is the most popular.

Haig Road Putu Piring has 7 stores spread across Singapore

Diners can enjoy putu piring in many different flavors such as traditional Gula Melaka with a sticky palm sugar filling, sweet Brown Coconut Putu Piring with a mixture of ground coconut and palm sugar, or Durian Putu Piring with a smooth durian cream filling. In addition, new flavors such as chocolate or peanut butter have recently been introduced, making a strong impression on culinary "followers".

Address: 1 Geylang Serai, #01-210, Singapore402001.

2. Dessert Bowl (一万甜品) - Dessert brand for durian lovers

Dessert Bowl, also known as 一碗甜品 (Nhất Oạn Thiên Phẩm), is a sweet shop that specializes in durian desserts. The shop is tucked away on the second floor of a family-run business right in the Serangoon Garden Way neighbourhood - famous for delicious food like Chomp Chomp (fried noodles) or Indian dishes at RK Eating House.

Special dessert from durian

One of the popular choices that customers love is Durian Mousse - a dessert with a smooth, slightly sweet cream layer, suitable for hot days. Durian crepe with a soft crust and rich durian filling is also a delicious dish worth trying here.

Address: 80A Serangoon Garden Way, Singapore 555976.

3. Ah Chew Desserts - The perfect stop for your "sweet tooth" in the evening

Located on Liang Seah Road near Bugis, Ah Chew Dessert Shop offers a nostalgic atmosphere, reflecting the owner’s deep love for traditional Chinese handicrafts. The interior furnishings, from wooden tables and chairs to lanterns and paintings, were hand-picked by the owner to recreate the cozy and familiar atmosphere of traditional dessert stalls in Hong Kong.

Singaporean mango and grapefruit dessert is one of the most popular dishes at the restaurant, with ingredients including shaved ice, fresh mango, sweet and sour grapefruit, bringing a refreshing taste to diners, especially in hot weather.

The restaurant is currently open until 12am (Monday to Thursday, Sunday and holidays) and until 1am (Friday, Saturday), meeting the needs of many diners to enjoy late-night desserts.

Some other typical dishes such as sweet potato dessert, green bean and seaweed dessert, water chestnut dessert and grass jelly combined with many kinds of fruits... are also ideal dessert options for diners when visiting the restaurant.

Address: 1 Liang Seah Street, #01-10/11 Liang Seah Place Singapore 189302.

4. Dona Manis Cake Shop - Long-standing handmade cake shop

Although located in the basement of Katong Shopping Center, Dona Manis Cake Shop, which has been around for more than 30 years, still attracts a large number of regular customers. The cakes here are so fragrant that people have told each other that if you have trouble finding the shop, just walk around the basement area and the fragrant smell of cakes will guide you to the shop.

Banana cake and chocolate tart are the signature dishes at the restaurant.

Each cake at the shop is a work of art, completely handmade by skilled bakers, from mixing ingredients, kneading dough to baking. A typical example is the famous banana cake that makes the shop's brand, with a wonderful blend of butter and smooth banana filling. In addition, the chocolate tart is a harmonious combination of a soft, rich cocoa filling and a rich, spongy crust. When enjoying it, you will feel the smooth, melted chocolate on the tip of your tongue, just like enjoying a cup of hot cocoa.

Address : 865 Mountbatten Road #B1-93 Katong Shopping Centre, Singapore 437844.

5. Cendol Geylang Serai - A refreshing dessert for hot days

Located in the bustling Geylang Serai food court, Cendol Geylang Serai is a popular hangout for foodies who love traditional flavors, standing out with a long line of customers patiently waiting even though the menu consists of only two dishes. And if you pay close attention, you will notice the shop's signature light blue bowls appearing everywhere in the food court, contributing to affirming the popularity of Cendol Geylang Serai with tourists and locals.

Since opening in 1952, the shop has always maintained its traditional, minimalist yet sophisticated flavor, with only 3 main ingredients: rice vermicelli, coconut milk and cane sugar. Each bowl of Cendol Geylang Serai is a harmony between the richness of coconut milk, the softness of rice vermicelli and the sweetness of cane sugar.

Sweet soup with rice noodles, coconut milk and cane sugar

Address: 1 Geylang Serai, Geylang Serai Market and Food Centre, #02-107, Singapore 402001.

The description alone is so appealing, isn’t it? So, on your next trip to the Island, don’t forget to take the time to enjoy these delicious desserts!

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