Food is a big factor in bringing Singaporeans together, be it a group of colleagues mingling over beers and bar bites or true-blue localities lining up for curry puffs in the morning. Curry puffs are kind of like a meaty pie on the go and taste best when eaten right after you collect it from the hawker stall—steaming hot.
We at Choice Xperiences bring you one of the island’s most popular curry puffs and the stalls where you can find them. Image Credit: Dopen kitchen
Rolina Traditional Hainanese Curry Puff
If you’ve never tried curry puffs before, Rolina’s might be a pretty good start to your addiction to these delicious treats. However, you’ll have to line up early in the morning so you can get your hands on them before they are sold out. They make two flavours only to keep their entire focus on the flavour and quality. Try both their chicken with egg and sardine fillings as they are amazing. The life of these puffs is the rempah made fresh each morning; it is such attention-to-detail which led them to an accolade of Michelin Bib Gourmand. Image Credit: Rolina Facebook Page
a. 6 Tanjong Pagar Plaza, #02-15, Singapore 081006
w. rolinasingapore.mystrikingly.com
s. www.facebook.com/RolinaSingaporeTraditionalHainaneseCurryPuffs
Fong's Dee Curry Puff
Spicy filling, crispy crust, and a childhood favourite to many locals, the puffs at Fong’s Dee Curry Puff are pretty popular in Clementi. The hawker stall makes a filling pastry-size which comes with a moreish filling of potato, chicken, and egg. If you’re hungry and are in and around the area, do come down and eat it piping hot, the best way to devour this sumptuous treat. Breaking into the crust and seeing the smoke still coming out of the chicken curry inside is a treat to the eyes and the appetite. Image Credit: Miss Tam Chiak
AMK Curry Puff
You’ll find a lot of family-run eateries in Singapore and many of them go back generations and they all have such sweet stories. One such story is of the employees of the Tip Top Curry Puff. These employees meticulously stuffed, folded, and fried the puffs using their recipe and fed the locals for a reasonable price. They now continue to do this under the banner of AMK Curry Puff and the taste is just as incredible as it used to be. The skin is crispy and buttery and the filling of potato, eggs, and chicken are oh-so tasty. Image Credit: Loy Wee Meng Facebook Photos
Soon Soon Huat Curry Puff
A family-run business, Soon Soon Huat Curry Puffs have been selling for almost 30 years and are a favourite among locals. The curry recipe has been passed down to the third generation and is absolutely tasty as you take a bite with its flaky puff. The puff itself is beautifully hand-rolled inhouse and the layers made while rolling the dough come alive once it is fried and golden brown. The Chicken Curry Puff is the classic and a must-try but they also make equally delicious sardine, otah, and custard puffs. Their iced kopi is perfect to wash down the savoury puffs. Image Credit: Soon Soon Huat Crispy Curry Puff Facebook Page
a. 220 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428917
Tanglin Crispy Curry Puff
The mouth-watering puffs at Tanglin Crispy Curry Puff are awaited eagerly by the hungry Singaporeans as they queue outside the stall to get their hands on them. A chunky, crispy crust followed by a big bite of filling creates a heart-warming explosion of flavours on your tastebuds. We absolutely love their potato puffs but don’t stop yourself from trying out the meaty chicken, otah, and sardine puffs as they are super-delicious too. The stall is being run by the second generation and they sure are satiating the locals’ hunger one puff at a time. Image Credit: Tanglin Crispy Curry Puff Facebook Page
a. 531A Upper Cross Street 02-34, Hong Lim Food Center, Singapore 051531
e. tanglincrispycurrypuff@gmail.com
Epok Epok Central
Much different from a Curry Puff, Epok Epok is the Malay version of the puff and differs in crispness of the crust to the flavour profile of the fillings. At Epok Epok Central you will find these delicious treats at a pocket-friendly price and a taste which has been approved by generations of foodies. You’ll get fillings like potato, sardine, and egg and each of them is worth a try. While here, you can binge on the Nasi Lemak as well as it is packed with flavour and comes with a sumptuous Fried Chicken version. Image Credit: Miss Tam Chiak
a. 4A Eunos Cres, #01-09 Market & Food Centre, Singapore 402004
J2 Famous Crispy Curry Puff
Beautifully rolled, crispy puff pastry with a sumptuous curry filling is what you’ll find at J2 Famous Crispy Curry Puff. The place is located at Amoy Street and has gained popularity because of the taste of these puffs and a variety of fillings. People line up to get themselves these savoury treats. Run by a married couple, the Sardine Puffs at J2 are divine and are not to be missed. Vegetarians would love their potato curry puffs and there’s also a delicious option of taro yam puff. We do insist on coming in before the crowd does so you won’t be disappointed. Image Credit: MissyGlutton Facebook Photos
a. 7 Maxwell Rd, #01-21, Singapore 069111
w. guide.michelin.com/sg/en/article/features/behind-the-bib-j2-famous-crispy-curry-puff
Indian Muslim Bakery & Confectionery
Add a little variety to your curry puff palate by heading down to Indian Muslim Bakery & Confectionery at Onan Road. Chow down on the spicy Beef Karipap, a signature puff pastry stuffed with flavour-packed beef chunks. Of course, karipap here also comes with different fillings like chicken, mutton, potato, tetel (beef with a layer of fat), beef rendang, chilli paid beef, and black pepper beef. Do also try their delicious epok epok with fillings like potato, sardine, bean, and egg as well as their delicious variety of Malay Kuih, cakes, and cupcakes. Image Credit: Indian Muslim Bakery & Confectionery Facebook Page
a. 124 Onan Rd, Singapore 424536
w. www.indianmuslimbakery.com.sg
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