S$0.60 Ondeh Ondeh & S$0.80 Glutinous Rice at well-liked kueh store, closing after 50 years

All good issues will come to an finish. And it comes, excruciatingly exhausting, to Happiness Nonya Truffles & Confectionery, the favored old-school kueh store at Toa Payoh.

With most gadgets promoting out by midday, this confectionery has operated for nearly half a decade and boasts snaking queues each morning. What’s so particular? It affords over 30 forms of reasonably priced kuehs which have captured the hearts of many residents.

Sadly, Happiness Nonya Truffles & Confectionery is slated to shut this September.

Good issues will also be remembered. Based by the enigmatic Mr Gan, the family-run store set its foundations in Kim Keat for 25 years earlier than settling at an HDB Block in Lorong 4. As steered by their model title, the confectionery is famend for his or her handmade Peranakan Kuehs from S$0.60 per piece!

Coated in delicate coconut shavings, the bite-sized Ondeh Ondeh (S$0.60) is full of candy bursts of gula melaka and infused with fragrant pandan leaves. In the meantime, the Kueh Salat (S$0.80) options mild kaya custard layered on a savoury base of glutinous rice. The crimson and turtle-shaped Ang Ku Kueh (S$1) isn’t exhausting to overlook.

Loaded with crunchy peanuts, the enduring kueh sports activities a chewy and gentle exterior that may depart you longing for extra.

Amongst their vibrant array of snacks and desserts, be shocked to search out out that additionally they have fan-favourite Glutinous Rice (S$0.80) and Nasi Lemak (from S$1.80). Whereas their addictive Glutinous Rice has bits of mushroom, crisp shallots and umami-filled hae bee, the Nasi Lemak is served on pillowy coconut rice with smoky otah, tangy sambal chilli and your standard ikan bilis. 

You may additionally go for a larger portion at S$3. This comes with an extra facet of mouthwatering fried hen wings, slices of refreshing cucumber and a easy omelette.

Phrase on the road is that their nasi lemak will get offered out as early as 9am!

Opposite to their model title although, the house owners at Happiness Nonya Truffles & Confectionery have a status for being unfriendly. For instance, there have been events when clients have been chided for being indecisive when ordering. Legitimate lah, so suppose earlier than you order.

Regardless, the crowds appear unfazed.

Behind closed doorways, the choice to shut the famed confectionery stems from restricted manpower and a rigorous tempo that has taken a heavy toll on the household. As the shop opens at 6am, they might want to begin preparations at 3am, and though they shut by 2pm, they often proceed getting ready for the following morning. That sounds tiring.

So earlier than we bid farewell to Happiness Nonya Truffles & Confectionery, will you be fortunate sufficient to catch a uncommon smile from the shop’s towkay?

Come what might, Happiness can now be purchased within the type of kuehs.

Omzyn Cake Confectionery sells over 20 forms of buns for $1, open just for 4 hrs