Singaporeans love to chase after the latest and greatest trends, especially when it comes to food! Look through Facebook and Instagram and you’ll find thousands of pictures and videos of mouth-watering dishes, snacks, and treats, from exquisite entrees to delicious desserts.

But sometimes, nothing beats the taste of nostalgia — the old school, traditional treats and desserts we grew up with hit the spot in a way that nothing else can. Whether it’s the gooey goodness of Ang Ku Kueh or the fluffy softness of a traditional style waffle, get ready to take a trip down memory lane as we revisit some of our local favourites!

House of Soya Beans

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Smooth and sweet soya bean milk paired with you tiao (fried dough fritters) is one of most popular pairings you can find for a traditional breakfast. And at House of Soya Beans, you’ll find a whole range of delicious soya bean drinks and desserts that will go great with your haul of fresh you tiao!

Go traditional with the Fresh Soya Bean Milk and Traditional Soya Beancurd, or change things up with Soya Milk with Red Bean, Grass Jelly, Pearls, and more!

Plus, select from a range of soya bean desserts like 3 Treasure Cold Soya Beancurd and Aballing Soya Beancurd. If you’re in the mood for something else, House of Soya Beans also offers a variety of grass jelly-based items like Longan with Grass Jelly and Grass Jelly with 4 Treasures.

Visit https://www.houseofsoyabeans.com to order now!
Minimum order: No minimum order required
Delivery: Islandwide Delivery Available. Pricing Varies by Location

The Ang Ku Kueh Hut

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With its brightly coloured “shells” and sweet and savoury filling, it’s little wonder why Ang Ku Kueh is popular with people of all ages. Translated to “Red Tortoise Cake”, Ang Ku Kueh has its origins tracing back to Southern Fujian before it spread here and the rest of Southeast Asia.

At Ang Ku Kueh Hut, you can find not just some of the traditional flavours like Red Bean, Green Bean, and Peanut, but also expect some modern twists on this moreish snack.

Can’t live without durian? Then the Blue Pea Durian Ang Ku Kueh will be perfect for you. Chocolate lovers can look forward to Hazelnut Ang Ku Kueh, guaranteed to be a hit with the kids if you’re buying it to share with your family!

Ang Ku Kueh Hut also carries a range of different kueh for different occasions like Kueh Salat and Chiffon Cake, ensuring that your next snack time will be unforgettably tasty!

Visit https://theangkukuehhut.com/order to order now!
Minimum order: $12
Delivery: Free Islandwide Delivery with Minimum Spending of $96

603 Tau Sar Piah

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When a business like 603 Tau Sar Piah has over two decades of experience under its belt, you know that it’s got the goods to back up its reputation.

Located at 603 Balestier Road, the family-owned bakery has a storied history spanning different locations and products — it started by making classic pastries like Chicken Pie and Curry Puff, items they still offer, before customer demand led to the creation of its popular Tau Sar Piah.

Today, you’ll find some of the tastiest baked treats around, including its handmade Tau Sar Piah in a variety of flavours, from traditional sweet or salty mung bean to even Cheese or Green Tea!

Always innovating, you can also get modern cakes like Basque Burnt Cheesecake among its broad range of flavourful pastries and desserts.

Visit https://603tausarpiah.com/order to order now!
Minimum order: No minimum order required.
Delivery: Free Islandwide Delivery with Minimum Spending of $200 

Kedai Kue Kue

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When it’s time for a tea break, few things complement a hot cup of tea better than some kueh or a slice of cake!

Lucky for you, Kedai Kue Kue has all of that and more. Located at Great World shopping centre, the kueh specialists have an impressive range of traditional cakes and treats like Kueh Lapis, Onde Onde, Kueh Dadar, cakes, and swiss rolls for you to choose from. You’ll never run out of things to snack on during your afternoon break!

If you’re feeding a larger group, Kedai Kue Kue also offers convenient party platters, filled to the brim with kueh in various combinations.

Visit https://kedaikuekue.com/order to order now!
Minimum order: No minimum order required.
Delivery: Free Islandwide Delivery with Minimum Spending of $180

G20 Banana Fritters

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There’s something about deep fried food that satisfies both the belly and the soul. But if you’re tired of fried chicken and the like, then some traditional goreng pisang should do nicely when you need that satisfying crunch!

G20 Banana Fritters have been the deep frying specialists since the 1980s and is the place you should try when you need your fix of banana fritters.
But why stop there? With Fried Tapioca, Yam, Cempedak, Sweet Potato, Nian Gao and even Durian, you’ll be sent to deep fried heaven in no time.

Want all your favourites extra crispy? Pop them into an air fryer and experience crunchiness on another level!

Visit https://lor20bfrits.com.sg to order now!
Minimum order: $15
Delivery: Islandwide Delivery Available at a Flat Fee of $4 

Bakes By Jessie

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A cake is the perfect thing to eat no matter the occasion, whether it’s to commemorate a birthday or simply a way to round off an excellent meal. If you’re looking for some old school cakes to satisfy your cake craving, then you’ll find exactly what you need at Bakes By Jessie.

Using recipes that have been tried and tested for more than sixty years, Bakes by Jessie offers traditional homemade classic bakes that will surely whet your appetite.

Get your favourite Banana Cake, Butter Cake, Marble Cake, or Sugee Cake as a whole or in bundles of mixed slices and prepare your taste buds for the great taste of traditional and high quality freshness!

Visit https://bakesbyjessie.com to order now!
Minimum order: $20
Delivery: Free Islandwide Delivery Available with Minimum Spending of $150 

Gambateh Cafe

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Crispy waffles topped with gelato will make anyone start salivating no matter how full they are. However, there’s an inherent charm about the traditional soft waffles with simple filling from neighbourhood bakeries that can’t be beat.

It may be tricky to track down which stores carry these waffles, but you won’t have to go hunting for long thanks to Gambateh Cafe! With outlets at Yishun and ABC Brickworks in Bukit Merah, Gambateh offers an enticing range of old school waffles with everything from plain and peanut to blueberry and cheese.

Plus, complete your snack with one of its popular bubble tea drinks such as Brown Sugar Fresh Milk, Chendol Milk Tea, and more!

Visit https://www.gambateh.com.sg to order now!
Minimum order: No minimum order required.
Delivery: Islandwide Delivery Available. Pricing Varies by Location

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