A hot trend this year is definitely the rise of local food and flavours in many unexpected forms – one of which is found in sweet treats and desserts. Rising in popularity, in particular, is one that Singaporeans cannot do without and that is ondeh ondeh.

This delicate pandan-coconut pastry is a classic Indonesian kueh that has captured the hearts of many and is now finding its way into many menus around Singapore. In this list of ondeh ondeh desserts, perhaps you will find an ondeh ondeh treat that catches your fancy!

CHURROS FACTORY – ONDEH CHURROS

If you have a sweet tooth, these coconut dusted sugary sticks are the treat for you! Churros Factory’s Ondeh Churros are a pandan flavoured pastry that comes with an indulgent Gula Melaka dipping sauce. It’s truly a unique way to enjoy ondeh ondeh!

30 Woodlands Avenue 2, #01-38
Singapore 738343
Sun to Thu: 10am – 9.30pm
Fri & Sat: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Woodlands

CREME MAISON BAKERY – ONDEH ONDEH CAKE

Known for their creative cakes and beautifully set-up dessert tables, Creme Maison also serves up some delicious classic cakes. One of which has a wonderful local twist and that’s their Ondeh Ondeh Cake. Fluffy pandan sponge is layered with Gula Melaka buttercream and topped with desiccated coconut and more gula melaka!

30 Tai Seng Street, #08-03C
Singapore 534013
Mon, Wed to Fri: 8am – 6pm
Sat: 8.30am – 5.30pm
Sun: 11am – 1pm
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Nearest Station: Tai Seng

FLUFF BAKERY – ONDEH ONDEH CAKE

Fluff Bakery is famous for their delectable Halal cupcakes and pastries. Their Ondeh Ondeh cake will be no stranger to Fluff fans as it flies off their shelves faster than you can say “kueh”. Pandan cake, coconut cream and gula melaka bits make up this wonderful slice – once you try it, it will be apparent why people keep coming back for their cakes.

4 Jalan Pisang
Singapore 199071
Tel: +65 8251 1353
Tue to Sat: 12pm – 7.30pm
Sun: 11am – 5pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Bugis

JULIE BAKES – ONDEH CAKE

This Halal bakery serves up a great rendition of an ondeh ondeh cake, with airy pandan sponge and a sweet coconut and gula melaka filling! This Ondeh Cake from Julie Bakes can be likened to a cloud – it’s super fluffy and sweet with a distinct pandan-coconut taste!

14 Baghdad Street
Singapore 199653
Tel: +65 9647 9027
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 8pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Bugis

KAVA BISTRO – ONDEH-ONDEH CINNAMON ROLL

Don’t be intimidated by the rich green colour of this cinnamon roll! One bite and you’ll greeted with a whiff of the pandan fragrance followed by the sweetness of gula melaka. The faint hint of cinnamon and coconut is also one of the highlights of this unique ondeh ondeh flavoured pastry!

11 Jalan Klapa
Singapore 199323
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri: 2.30pm – 11pm
Sat: 11.30am – 11pm
Sun: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Lavender/Bugis

MOOSH – ONDEH ONDEH SOFT SERVE

Located at the bustling Haji Lane, the Ondeh Ondeh Soft Serve from Moosh will be a great way to cool down in the sweltering heat of Singapore. Gula Melaka soft serve is drizzled with pandan sauce and topped with coconut flakes and desiccated coconut. Sweet, icy and packed with flavour, what more can you ask for?

44 Haji Lane
Singapore 189237
Mon to Thurs: 12am – 8pm
Fri to Sun: 12am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

TWO BAKERS – ONDEH

Like an enlarged piece of ondeh ondeh, this mousse cake shows us how looks can be deceiving. Gula melaka jelly and pandan-flavoured sponge are encased in a coconut mousse and dusted liberally with desiccated coconut! It’s delicate on your palate and will really feel like you’re eating a large piece of kueh!

9 Teck Chye Terrace
Singapore 545720
Tel: +65 6241 6393
Tue to Thu: 12pm – 9.30pm
Fri: 12pm – 11.30pm
Sat: 10am – 11.30pm
Sun: 10am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

WHISKIT BAKERY & CAFE – ONDEH KAYA TART

This special tart has actual mini ondeh balls sitting atop a kaya filling and a buttery tart shell. Each ondeh ball is filled with the sticky-sweet gula melaka filling we all know and love. Just a stone’s throw away from Chinatown MRT, head down to this hidden patisserie for this fun spin on the traditional kueh!

533 Upper Cross Street, #01-33
Singapore 050533
Tel: +65 9366 6136
Mon to Sat: 11am – 8pm
(Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Station: Chinatown

Nestled within the contemporary and sleek XY Hotel Bugis Singapore is Kava Bistro. This cosy little bistro and cafe is run by a family dishing up Halal-Western fare that are fused with Asian flavours.

With a swan floatie drifting through the pool seen overhead through the transparent panel while Queen’s Radio Ga Ga played in the background, stepping into the space that Kava Bistro occupies is like entering a problem-free world.

From Classic Cheeseburgers to Kava K-Pop Drumlets and Ondeh-Ondeh Cinnamon Rolls, Kava Bistro’s unique food selection and charming ambience enraptured us within the first few minutes we were here.

The first dish we had was the Classic Cheeseburger (S$10). The burger instantly appealed to us with its oozy cheese, pillowy buns and thickly-cut sweet potato fries.

Although the beef patty of the burger required more seasoning, we thoroughly enjoyed the other aspects of the burger, particularly the gooey cheese that perfectly covered every inch of the huge patty.

The delicious thick-cut sweet potato fries were made up of two kinds of sweet potato—the orange and the yellow.

We also ordered the Classic Aglio Olio (S$12) which was served along with cherry tomatoes and smelled incredibly fragrant.

The linguine was perfectly al-dente and thoroughly coated in olive oil, flakes of black pepper, and chopped bits of red chilli and garlic. Although the pasta dish held quite a kick of spice from the black pepper and red chilli, we enjoyed the dish for its simplicity and how deliciously aromatic it was.

However, there are certain situations where bargaining in Singapore is acceptable. This includes flea markets at *SCAPE Marketplace and Lucky Plaza.

Finishing our meal off with the Ondeh-Ondeh Cinnamon Roll (S$5), this baked goodie is a combination of the very best of both desserts!

We were greeted with a whiff of the pandan fragrance upon taking our first bite, then it was followed by the sweetness of gula melaka. There was also a faint hint of cinnamon and coconut. This creative dessert is definitely not one you should miss out on despite it looking a bit more intimidating with its rich shade of green.

Kava Bistro
11 Jln Klapa
Singapore 199323
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 10pm
Fri: 2.30pm – 11pm
Sat: 11.30am – 11pm
Sun: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Lavender/Bugis