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Teochew · Singapore hawker food

Soon Kueh & Png Kueh

Soon Kueh & Png Kueh is a Teochew hawker dish loved across Singapore. Here is what it is, what to order and where to try it, starting at Tiong Bahru Market.

What is Soon Kueh & Png Kueh?

Two Teochew kueh. Soon kueh has a soft translucent skin filled with turnip and bamboo shoot. Png kueh is pink and peach-shaped, filled with glutinous rice, and was made for celebrations and offerings. Soon Kueh & Png Kueh is part of Singapore's hawker culture, recognised by UNESCO in 2020 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Where to eat Soon Kueh & Png Kueh in Singapore

The art deco estate's favourite breakfast stop. In Hawker Fantasy, the Soon Kueh & Png Kueh food gem is found at Tiong Bahru Market.

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What to order
Soon kueh and pink png kueh with sweet sauce and chilli
Tip
Kueh sell out by late morning

We don't rank individual stalls. Every hawker centre has its own favourites, so ask the regulars and follow the queue.

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