Tiong Bahru Galicier Pastry – You Can Get Every Traditional Nonya Kueh Here!

Tiong Bahru Galicier Pastry has been around for as long as I can remember, and it sells all manner of Nonya treats and baked goods. This is a family run business, and has been passed down through generations since it first opened in the 1970s. It’s no surprise that they have a loyal fanbase — I’m met with a queue each time I’m here. Everything is made fresh in the store, with old-school methods. My go-to Nonya Kueh will have to be the Ondeh Ondeh, which I almost always purchase when I see it.

The Ondeh Ondeh at Tiong Bahru Galicier is somewhat of a rare unicorn, and I’ve only managed to get my hands on them once or twice despite visiting multiple times. The last time I was there, I’d arrived around 11:30am hoping I would catch the elusive kueh. Unfortunately, I was told that the batch of Ondeh Ondehs would only come out around 1pm.

If you’re lucky enough to catch them bringing out the little round goodies, definitely get that! But if not, don’t fret! They have a ton of other delectable treats to try. My other favourites will be the Kueh Salat, Kueh Kosui, and the Kueh Ambon (honeycomb cake). The pandan custard top was smooth and fragrant, with a perfectly chewy glutinous rice bottom. The aroma of the infused coconut cream came through gently and tied the whole thing together.

Getting the texture of Kueh Kosui just right is not an easy task, as some end up being too soft or hard. I like the one here as it’s perfectly chewy, and the Gula Melaka flavour is just right. Be careful as these can get seriously addictive!

I’d only recently found out how notoriously hard it is to master the Kueh Ambon due to its unique honeycomb structure. Apparently the amount of ingredients have to be in precise amounts to get the perfectly even strands. This is definitely a must-try for those who haven’t had it before!

I didn’t get a photo, but what some might not know about Tiong Bahru Galicier Pastry is that they make some killer Biscotti as well! Also known as Cantucci, these are Italian almond biscuits that are twice-baked, and best paired with coffee. My family gets at least a bottle each time we go, and it’s usually gone within the week!

For those who aren’t familiar with the store, I would say don’t go expecting stellar customer service and smiling faces. Because they’re so popular, they’re all about the speed here. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever received a smile from them while ordering. That’s okay with me though, because the Kuehs are still amazing each time.

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