Buttery, fragrant and dense, these are all the components that make up the perfect slice of kueh lapis. This popular, multi-layered Indonesian cake is a traditional dessert that Singaporeans love to indulge in, especially during tea-time.
lIf you’re hankering after a nostalgic slice of this goodness, we have here a list of 8 places that sell some of the best kueh lapis in Singapore.
The Rainbow Kueh Lapis (S$12) here at Arteastiq Bistro is a whimsical take on the classic kueh lapis and is served with red beans and a scoop of ambrosial durian gelato. Dense, fragrant and addictively buttery, the kueh lapis pairs really well with the light and creamy durian gelato.
Jewel Changi Airport
78 Airport Boulevard, #05-201
Singapore 819666
Daily: 9am — 3am
Nearest Station: Changi Airport
BENGAWAN SOLO
It would be a sin to do up an article on the best kueh lapis in Singapore and not include the OG of kueh lapis; Bengawan Solo. This well-loved brand has been selling these slabs of buttery goodness for years and they have never failed to provide us with the best quality kueh lapis.
Blk 500, Toa Payoh Lorong 6, #02-31
Toa Payoh Hub
Singapore 310500
Tel: +65 6354 1079
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Toa Payoh
DELI-INDO
If you’re looking for a place that has a wide variety of kueh lapis, Deli-Indo is a great place to check out. Expect an array of interesting, scrumptious flavours such as Mocha, Original Spice and Prune that will surely whet your appetite.
You can order from them here.
DON PIE
Unlike many other commercial kueh lapis, Don Pie painstakingly steams and bakes each sponge strip layer by layer, which results in a moist yet less oily cake.Their kueh lapis is subtly sweet and fragrant and despite how dense and moist the cake is, it somehow manages to be incredibly light at the same time.
One Raffles Place
1 Raffles Place, #B1-06
Singapore 048616
Tel: +65 6536 0925
Mon to Fri: 8am – 8pm
Sat: 10am – 3pm
(Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays)
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer
INDOCHILLI
Indochilli is another place that sells an extensive array of kueh lapis. With flavours such as Durian, Surabaya and Plum you’ll definitely be spoilt for choice here at Indochilli.
54 Zion Road
Singapore 247779
Tel: +65 6445 1766
Mon – Thu: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Fri – Sun: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru & Somerset
You can also order from them here.
LAYERS THE CAKE
Layers The Cake does up the traditional kueh lapis with a bold, unique twist. They sell five delicious flavours: Mom’s Recipe, Plummy Prune, Chocoholic, Death by Choc, Almond Gone Nuts and Awakening. Definitely a place to check out if you want to try something different!
You can order from them here.
Photo Credit: Ollella Singapore
OLLELLA
Located at Takashimaya’s Food Hall, Ollella serves an array of decadent desserts, with one of them being their array of moist, buttery kueh lapis with flavours such as Prune Rum, Salted Egg and Nutella.
3 Petain Road, #01-01
Residences@Somme
Singapore 208108
Tel: +65 6291 4076
Nearest Station: Bendeemer & Farrer Park
You can order from there here.
SWEE HENG 1989
Swee Heng’s smooth, buttery cakes are sure to make your day! We are absolutely addicted to these moist slabs of goodness that literally melt in your mouth. They also have eye-catching rainbow coloured kueh lapis we are in love with!
You can order from them here.
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– original lapis & lapis with prune
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