12 Old School Bakeries To Buy Beh Teh Soh in Singapore
Since the closing of renowned bakery Tan Hock Seng, we’ve all been left lost and aimless, unsure of where to go to get the nostalgic taste of the traditional Chinese snacks many of us grew up on. Beh teh soh, otherwise known as ma ti su, translates to “horseshoe biscuits”. They are named that way because these pastries were baked by sticking them to the side of a clay oven. The resulting biscuits are thicker on one end and resemble a horse hoof! Sometimes, they are also known as 'pong piah'. Regardless of what you call them, here are 12 old-school bakeries where you can get beh teh soh in Singapore!
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Tai Chong Kok
Tai Chong Kok has been making mooncakes and traditional Cantonese pastries the same way since 1935 – from scratch and by hand. Other than mooncakes, Tai Chong Kok is also famed for their traditional Chinese wedding cakes, soft flour cakes and other confections, including beh teh soh! They are made fresh everyday by skilled bakers to ensure that every piece has a flaky crust, fragrant shallot oil a...
Thiam Yian Confectionery
Thiam Yian is a traditional confectionery shop that specialises in handmade traditional pastries and cakes that are now rarely available. The founder Mr Tan Tiek Chow (Ah Chow), discovered his love for baking as early as 16 years old. Through dedication & hard work, Ah Chow’s bakes have gained recognition and praise, opening the very first Thiam Yian flagship store in 1988. Enjoy their crisp and...