Chwee kueh, or steamed rice cakes crowned with fried preserved radish (chye poh) and chilli, is one of Singapore's most beloved breakfast dishes. This island-wide guide gathers well-known hawker stalls across neighbourhoods from Tiong Bahru and Bedok to Ghim Moh and Taman Jurong, with the details we could verify from reputable food sources. Hours, prices and stall locations change often, so please call or check before making a special trip.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Jian Bo Shui Kueh Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) · $
Long-running Tiong Bahru Market stall known for its chye-poh-topped rice cakes, previously listed in the Michelin Guide.
- Cuisine: Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes)
- Price: $ · About $2.50 for 5 pieces
- Must-try: Chwee kueh with chye poh, Chilli with dried shrimp and sesame seeds
- Where: 30 Seng Poh Road, #02-05, Tiong Bahru Market, Singapore 168898
- Area: Tiong Bahru
- Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru
- Hours: Daily, morning to evening
Bedok Chwee Kueh Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) · $
Popular Bedok stall serving bigger-than-usual rice cakes with a generous, oily preserved-radish topping.
- Cuisine: Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes)
- Price: $ · From around $1–$2 for a few pieces
- Must-try: Larger rice cakes with oily chye poh, Toasted sesame topping
- Where: 208 New Upper Changi Road, #01-19, Bedok Interchange Hawker Centre, Singapore 460208
- Area: Bedok
- Nearest MRT: Bedok
- Hours: Daily, morning to evening
Ghim Moh Chwee Kueh Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) · $
Ghim Moh Market stall whose chye poh is cooked with garlic and pork lard rather than plain vegetable oil.
- Cuisine: Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes)
- Price: $ · From about $0.50 per piece
- Must-try: Chwee kueh cooked with garlic and pork lard
- Where: 20 Ghim Moh Road, #01-54, Ghim Moh Market & Food Centre, Singapore 270020
- Area: Ghim Moh
- Nearest MRT: Buona Vista
- Hours: Daily, mornings
- Halal: No
Kovan Chwee Kueh Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) · $
Early-morning Bendemeer Food Centre stall whose chye poh is cooked exclusively in vegetable oil.
- Cuisine: Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes)
- Price: $ · From about $1.20; extra chye poh around $0.20
- Must-try: Fragrant rice cakes with preserved radish
- Where: 29 Bendemeer Road, #01-64, Bendemeer Food Centre, Singapore 330029
- Area: Bendemeer
- Nearest MRT: Bendemeer
- Hours: Daily 5:30am–11:30am
Pek Kio Handmade Chwee Kueh Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) · $
Pek Kio market stall known for palm-sized XL rice cakes topped generously with preserved radish.
- Cuisine: Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes)
- Price: $ · About $1.50 for one XL piece or five regular pieces
- Must-try: XL palm-sized chwee kueh
- Where: 41A Cambridge Road, #01-28, Pek Kio Market and Food Centre, Singapore 211041
- Area: Pek Kio
- Nearest MRT: Farrer Park
- Hours: Daily 7:30am–2pm
Xiang Xiang Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) · $
Whampoa stall serving sweet-and-salty homemade preserved radish with a dried-shrimp chilli.
- Cuisine: Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes)
- Price: $ · About $1.50 for 5 pieces
- Must-try: Homemade chye poh, House chilli with dried shrimp
- Where: 91 Whampoa Drive, #01-05, Singapore 320091
- Area: Whampoa
- Nearest MRT: Boon Keng
- Hours: Tue–Sun 7am–1pm (closed Mon)
Ah Mah Chwee Kueh Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) · $
Jalan Batu stall serving silky rice discs piled with preserved radish.
- Cuisine: Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes)
- Price: $ · About $2 for 5 pieces
- Must-try: Silky rice cakes overloaded with chye poh
- Where: 4A Jalan Batu, Singapore 432004
- Area: Jalan Batu
- Nearest MRT: Mountbatten
- Hours: Daily 6am–4pm
Aunty Chwee Kueh Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) · $
Tampines stall praised for fragrant preserved radish balancing sweet and salty notes.
- Cuisine: Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes)
- Price: $ · About $1.20 for 4 pieces
- Must-try: Chwee kueh with fragrant sweet-salty chye poh
- Where: 137 Tampines Street 11, #01-24, Singapore 521137
- Area: Tampines
- Nearest MRT: Tampines
- Hours: Tue–Sun 6am–2pm (closed Mon)
Xin Xi Chwee Kueh Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) · $
Bedok South market stall whose longer-cooked chye poh turns crunchy and slightly smoky.
- Cuisine: Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes)
- Price: $
- Must-try: Crunchy, slightly smoky preserved radish
- Where: 58 New Upper Changi Road, #01-150, Bedok South Market and Food Centre, Singapore 461058
- Area: Bedok South
- Nearest MRT: Tanah Merah
- Hours: Daily 7am–3pm
Sembawang Hills Shui Kway Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) · $
Upper Thomson stall known for rice cakes with a firmer bite than most versions.
- Cuisine: Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes)
- Price: $ · About $1.40 for 4 pieces
- Must-try: Firmer-textured rice cakes
- Where: 590 Upper Thomson Road, #01-16, Singapore 574419
- Area: Upper Thomson
- Hours: Tue–Sun 10:30am–7pm (closed Mon)
Taman Jurong Chwee Kueh Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) · $
Taman Jurong Food Centre stall that places its toppings individually and serves a dried-shrimp chilli.
- Cuisine: Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes)
- Price: $ · About $1 for 3 pieces; $1.50 for 5
- Must-try: Chwee kueh with dried-shrimp chilli
- Where: 3 Yung Sheng Road, #02-67, Taman Jurong Food Centre, Singapore 618499
- Area: Taman Jurong
- Nearest MRT: Lakeside
- Hours: Daily 6am–1:30pm
Tiong Bahru Chwee Kueh (Tangs Orchard) Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) · $
Mall-based outlet in Tangs Orchard offering firm, moist chwee kueh in an air-conditioned setting.
- Cuisine: Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes)
- Price: $ · About $2 for 4 pieces
- Must-try: Firm, moist rice cakes
- Where: 310 Orchard Road, Basement 1, Tangs Orchard, Singapore 238864
- Area: Orchard
- Nearest MRT: Orchard
- Hours: Daily, mall hours (varies by day)
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jian Bo Shui Kueh | Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) | $ | Tiong Bahru | — |
| Bedok Chwee Kueh | Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) | $ | Bedok | — |
| Ghim Moh Chwee Kueh | Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) | $ | Ghim Moh | No |
| Kovan Chwee Kueh | Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) | $ | Bendemeer | — |
| Pek Kio Handmade Chwee Kueh | Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) | $ | Pek Kio | — |
| Xiang Xiang | Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) | $ | Whampoa | — |
| Ah Mah Chwee Kueh | Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) | $ | Jalan Batu | — |
| Aunty Chwee Kueh | Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) | $ | Tampines | — |
| Xin Xi Chwee Kueh | Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) | $ | Bedok South | — |
| Sembawang Hills Shui Kway | Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) | $ | Upper Thomson | — |
| Taman Jurong Chwee Kueh | Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) | $ | Taman Jurong | — |
| Tiong Bahru Chwee Kueh (Tangs Orchard) | Chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) | $ | Orchard | — |
Your questions answered
What is chwee kueh?
Chwee kueh (literally water rice cake) is a soft, steamed rice cake made from rice flour and water, topped with fried preserved radish, known as chye poh, and served with chilli. It is a popular Teochew breakfast dish in Singapore.
How much does chwee kueh cost in Singapore?
At hawker stalls, chwee kueh is very affordable, usually around $1 to $2.50 for a few pieces. Exact prices vary by stall and portion size, so check on-site as prices change over time.
Is chwee kueh halal?
Most chwee kueh stalls in this guide are not halal-certified, and some, such as Ghim Moh, cook the topping with pork lard. If you require halal food, please confirm ingredients directly with the stall before ordering.
What time should I go for chwee kueh?
Chwee kueh is traditionally a breakfast food, and many stalls open early in the morning. Some sell out or close by early afternoon, so going in the morning gives you the best chance of getting it fresh.
Where can I find good chwee kueh in Singapore?
Well-regarded stalls are spread across the island, including Tiong Bahru Market, Bedok, Ghim Moh, Bendemeer, Pek Kio, Whampoa, Tampines and Taman Jurong. This guide lists their locations, though hours and stall presence can change.