水粿 (Taman Jurong Chwee Kueh) – Old School Hawker Stall Sells Traditional Handmade Chwee Kueh

To be honest, when I went to check out 水粿 (Taman Jurong Chwee Kueh) at Taman Jurong Food Centre, it was partially because I like eating chwee kueh, but also because I wanted to support the elderly uncle who runs the stall by himself. This article was last updated on 12 August 2020.

This old-school chwee kueh stall is located on the second floor of Taman Jurong Food Centre, right beside the famous Tien Lai Rice Stall.

Note that “Taman Jurong Chwee Kueh” is not its official name – it’s a name I gave it for convenience’s sake because the signboard only has “水粿” printed on it.

When I visited the stall, the old uncle was hunched over cooking the chye poh conscientiously in his large metal wok.

For the uninitiated, “chwee kueh” is a type of steamed rice cake topped with diced preserved radish (“chye poh”), and is usually served with chilli sauce. It is a popular Teochew snack.

Menu

The chwee kuehs are really affordable, selling at 3 for $1, 5 for $1.50, and 10 for $3. If you pack the chye poh separately you will need to pay an additional $0.30.

Chwee Kueh

I bought five chwee kuehs ($1.50) to try. To my pleasant surprise, they were really tasty.

The rice cakes were smooth and not too oily. They had a dense and chewy texture which provided a nice mouthfeel in every bite.

The chye poh toppings were savoury and addictive with a bit of sweetness. I liked that they were not too oily as well.

And of course, no chwee kueh experience would be complete without the chilli sauce. The chilli sauce here was tasty and feisty with a lingering dried shrimp fragrance – which agreed very well with me.

On the whole, these chwee kuehs do not try to overpower your tastebuds with strong flavours. Instead, they win you over with their straightforward and authentic qualities.

Conclusion

Taman Jurong Chwee Kueh is a traditional stall that serves delicious handmade chwee kuehs. It does not boast any fancy accolades, but it can certainly hold its own with other more famous chwee kueh stalls in Singapore.

Taman Jurong Chwee Kueh
Address: Taman Jurong Food Centre #02-67, 3 Yung Sheng Road, Singapore 618499
Opening Hours: Daily 6am to 1.30pm