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Apr 5, 2021 · The Wah Kueh bears a resemblance to the more famous chwee kueh except that instead of savoury chai poh pieces on top, Ah Kong’s one is covered in a brown sauce, minced garlic, and chilli sauce. If you eat it right there and then, you’ll be served your wah kueh in a bowl that explains its namesake.
- Chinese
- 335 Smith Street, Chinatown Complex Food Centre, #02-116, 050335
Apr 5, 2021 · Seeing as this is my second instalment in my Chinatown series, I’ve decided to go off the beaten track from Hawker Chan, copious fish head curry Stalls, and the famous mala stall to Ah Kong Wah...
- Nicole Lam
- Beloved Hokkien Snack from 50 Years Ago
- Netizens Recall It from Distant Past
- Chinatown Wah Kueh Is A Taste of Olden Days
Bearing a similar name to chwee kueh, wah kueh is also a steamed rice cake that comes with toppings. The traditional Hokkien snack features both sweet and savoury flavours, and in Singapore, we have it salty. In contrast to chwee kueh‘s plain cake, Ah Kong Wa Kuih serves the snack with a layer of brown sauce, chilli, and garlic paste. Source Accord...
That is, until they came across Mr Ho’s post which brought back a distant memory for many. One netizen reminisced when they last had wah kueh“several decades ago”, and is excited to have a taste of it again — now that they know where to go. Source Some remembered that during their childhood, an uncle on a bicycle would shout “wah kueh” and they’d a...
If curiosity is already getting the better of you, you can find the uncle’s stall on level 2 at Chinatown Complex. Here’s how to get there: Ah Kong Wa Kuih Address: 335 Smith St, #02-116, Chinatown Complex, Singapore 050335 Opening hours: 7.30am till sold out Nearest MRT: Chinatown Station As this is one of the few stalls in Singapore selling wah k...
- Hum Chim Peng with Glutinous Rice. Most hawker centres in Singapore have a fried fritter store, selling goreng pisang, you tiao, and hum chim peng.
- Wah Kueh. Image credit: @littledevil_98. Wah Kueh is a Hokkien snack that is disappearing in Singapore. So far, we only know of two hawkers that sell it, Ah Kong Wah Kueh in Chinatown Complex Food Centre and Gems Harvest in Telok Blangah Crescent Food Centre.
- Stewed Duck. Image credit: @cliffton_jt. Singaporeans love lor ark, also known as braised duck. You see lor ark everywhere at hawker centres, served on rice, on noodles, done Teochew-style, or Hokkien-style.
- Chi Kak Kueh. Image credit: @joos_kitchen. Ang ku kueh lovers, try chi kak kueh, the all-black cousin of the steamed mung bean cake everyone enjoys. The skin is black because it is made with mugwort, so it gives the kueh a herbal taste, complementing the sesame or bean paste filling.
- Woo Ji Cooked Food. Laksa lovers, at Woo Ji Cooked Food, you’re in for a treat! To get a bowl of Laksa here, all you need in your wallet is a $2 note. Their laksa is also pretty unique, since it includes yong tau foo ingredients such as fried wontons and a stuffed green chilli.
- Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle. You probably already know of famous hawker Mr Chan Hon Meng being awarded one Michelin star for his Soya Sauce Chicken Rice ($6.80) in 2016.
- Chang Ji Gourmet. Image credit: @yippi312_eatdrinklove. Chang Ji Gourmet is the cheapest destination on our list. If you’re looking for something filling and savoury while on a budget, you’ll rejoice to know that everything on their menu is priced at only $1.20!
- Xiu Ji Ikan Bilis Yong Tau Foo. A bowl of Yong Tau Foo at Xiu Ji Ikan Bilis Yong Tau Foo costs an average of $3.50! Truly, Chinatown Complex’s food is a steal.
Ah Kong Wa Kuih is a popular restaurant located in Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre in Singapore. It is renowned for its traditional Chinese cuisine, which is cooked with fresh ingredients and served with a unique blend of spices.
Aug 7, 2024 · You can, however, still get wah kueh ($2.80) from Ah Kong Wah Kuih, a hawker in Chinatown that specialises in just that. It’s the only thing they sell here, but best believe there are long queues from the minute they open.
