Pineapple tarts, bak kwa, love letters, shrimp rolls and cookies… just thinking about these Chinese New Year snacks in Singapore gets us drooling.
The Lunar New Year season calls for a refreshed wardrobe, reunion dinners with family and friends, and of course, non-stop snacking. Forget about resisting temptation. From classic CNY snacks like pineapple tarts and bak kwa to innovative creations, you’ll want to try them all. Looking to stock up on some munchies? Scroll on for our top spots to buy Chinese New Year snacks in Singapore.
Where to buy Chinese New Year snacks in Singapore
1. Pineapple Tarts Singapore
Bite into delicious goodies from Pineapple Tarts Singapore and you’ll taste the difference between a handmade and a factory-made pineapple tart. Freshly handcrafted and baked daily, these pineapple tarts are made with an award-winning, traditional recipe passed down through generations. Each tart boasts a strong buttery flavour and divine melt-in-the-mouth textures.
Besides the classic pineapple tart, indulge in an assortment of flavours like fiery mala, double truffle, fragrant ondeh ondeh, and uji matcha for a bittersweet touch. While you’re stocking up for your home, be sure to snag the gift sets for your loved ones, too. Grab these goodies online or at the pop-up locations conveniently scattered islandwide!
Pineapple Tarts Singapore, available online and at multiple locations including VivoCity, Nex, Jurong Point, Takashimaya, Tangs Plaza and Velocity
2. Wang Lai Bakery
Say Chinese New Year goodies, and this award-winning brand will instantly come to mind. Since 1968, Wang Lai Bakery has been handcrafting delicious yet wallet-friendly snacks using authentic traditional recipes passed down four generations. Browse its extensive selection of timeless classics, alongside unique creations.
Besides the usual snacks like melt-in-the-mouth kuih bangkit, premium hand rolls and fragrant love letter rolls, we’ve got our eyes on the bakery’s creative renditions. Think Earl Grey and sour cream pineapple tarts, mala crab sticks, and salted egg lotus root chips. Snag these goodies online or at pop-up booths islandwide!
Wang Lai Bakery, available online and at multiple locations including VivoCity, Nex, Jurong Point, Tangs Plaza and Velocity
3. Ami Patisserie
Swap out your usual pineapple tarts for Ami Patisserie’s new Kokuto pineapple financiers ($39 for six). This classic tea cake is enhanced with the fruit and elevated with flavours of Okinawan black sugar for a sophisticated treat. Treat your family to bites of the tangy, buttery, rich snack or give it as a CNY gift!
Ami Patisserie, available online and at 27 Scotts Road, Singapore 228222
4. Krumb Bakery
Bite-sized treats that are tastefully crafted with top-quality ingredients? We’ll gladly help ourselves to seconds (or more). Meet Krumb Bakery: it’s set to usher in the Year of the Snake with delectable snacks that all ages will adore. Delicious creations include the signature cranberry pineapple balls, royal chocolate butter cookies, as well as grain and nut crunch cookies.
If you’re looking to share the joy with your loved ones, go for the festive gift bag. Each bag features four jars of cookies in your flavours of choice, along with a set of CNY-themed poker cards. It’s the perfect gift of prosperity, we say!
Krumb Bakery, available online
5. Patisserie Woo
Love CNY cookies? Patisserie Woo’s got you covered with cookie jars (from $28) filled with flavours like matcha almond, peanut sesame, raspberry almond, coffee cashew, and gula melaka macadamia. Of course, the crowd-favourite pineapple tarts ($35) make an appearance here too.
For more treats, try the raspberry and yuzu cake ($80) to enjoy layers of raspberry mousse, yuzu-infused sponge, and raspberry-yuzu jellies on a tart base. Or get the Mandarin orange and white chocolate cake (from $78) to share with the family.
Perk alert: use the promo code “honeycombers10” from now till 12 February 2025 to enjoy 10% off the Chinese New Year collection (valid online only, no minimum spend).
Patisserie Woo, available online
6. Cat & the Fiddle
If you love Cat & the Fiddle’s cakes, brace yourself for a paws-perous Chinese New Year with its festive treats. This year, new creations come in the form of adorable cat-shaped yuzu pineapple tarts, butter cookies and dark chocolate sea salt cookies for extra cuteness. You can also enjoy the parmesan cheese pineapple tarts for sweet and savoury bites. Or, get the Paws-perity hamper ($98.80) for a little bit of everything, plus a Cat & the Fiddle plushie in a golden robe.
Cat & the Fiddle, available online and at multiple locations including Northpoint City and City Square Mall
7. Aimer La Patisserie
Look to this bakery for CNY cookies in lovely flavours like vanilla milk and chocolate, alongside treats such as pandan and palm sugar madeleines, orange almond pound cakes, Earl Grey and almond toffees, and pineapple pastries. Available till 25 January, the goodies also come in a pretty floral gift box housing money bags (from $58). P.S. place your order before 15 January to get the 10% early bird discount!
Aimer La Patisserie, available online and at #01-42, Aperia Mall, 12 Kallang Avenue, Singapore 339511
8. La Levain
Hands up if you identify as a cookie monster! Trust us, you can’t miss the handcrafted artisanal selection from La Levain. Cocoa lovers will adore the sweet-savoury fleur de sel cookies and chocolate hazelnut praline cookies, while the macadamia butter cookies and Earl Grey cranberry shortbread are crowd-pleasing flavours. Alternatively, switch things up with the osmanthus pineapple balls for an interesting floral twist on the usual snack.
La Levain, available online and at 23 Hamilton Road, Singapore 209193
9. Kele
Sorry, we don’t make the rules, but pineapple tarts are a must-have snack for Chinese New Year. Get your fix at this homegrown pastry store known for crafting pineapple tarts all through the year. Kele’s golden pineapple balls are a classic, featuring a rich pineapple filling, buttery pastry exterior and glossy golden egg wash.
Or, try CNY-exclusive flavours like the rose pineapple tarts with subtle floral notes, and the golden cheese pineapple balls sprinkled with shredded cheddar cheese. Besides these golden goodies, the love letter cookies, kuih bangkit and shrimp rolls are worth a try, too.
Kele, available online and at multiple locations including Chinatown and Jewel Changi Airport
10. Rasa Sayang
Fancy some Chinese New Year snacks with an Indonesian flair? Check out Rasa Sayang’s glorious snack collection exclusively available during the festive season. Munch on traditional faves with a twist, including belinjao cookies made from bitter belinjao crackers, sweet-spicy butter corn kernels, and asam pedas rolls with a dash of lime leaves and lemongrass.
Rasa Sayang, available online
11. Mdm Ling Bakery
This bakery is one of our go-to spots for delicious CNY snacks, and it’s easy to see why. It dishes out quality goodies at wallet-friendly prices, with a diverse variety that caters for all ages. Snack on traditional must-haves like premium pineapple balls, buttery kueh lapis and Nanyang love letters, as well as creative goodies like the muruku-inspired fusion crisps.
If you’re spoilt for choice, the Wheel of Fortune bundle sets are a fool-proof solution. Get the five cookie bottle set (inclusive of a teapot set) or seven cookie bottle set to try a variety, from kopi siew dai and almond cookies to pineapple balls. They make cute gifting options, too!
Mdm Ling Bakery, available online
12. SunnyHills
We can count on this specialty bakery from Taiwan to pull out all the stops every Lunar New Year. Crafted with natural and fresh ingredients (with an in-house pineapple farm), SunnyHills’ fresh pineapple cakes are easily in the running for the best in town. Snag these delectable cakes in auspicious gift boxes that are sure to impress any giftee.
Pineapple cakes aside, take a look at the exquisite handmade egg rolls hailing from Taiwan’s well-loved brand, Hiwalk. Crunch down on these addictive snacks that are 10 times thicker than your regular egg rolls. Get them in mouth-watering flavours like peanut, pork floss, black sesame and dark chocolate.
SunnyHills, available online and at multiple locations including Takashimaya and Jewel Changi Airport
13. Kim Tee
Ah, an oldie but a goldie. Since the 1970s, Kim Tee has been a beloved brand for satisfying bak kwa cravings. Add this smoky jerky to your CNY snack table and it’ll be gone in minutes. You can get them in the signature, chilli, and citrus-infused Mandarin flavours. While you’re shopping, grab other classic goodies like mini shrimp rolls, pineapple balls, and wanton snacks shaped like auspicious Chinese money bags.
Kim Tee, available online and at multiple locations including Serangoon Garden and Old Airport Road
14. Pelynoobakes
Let’s just say these thoughtfully crafted bakes from home-based bakery Pelynoobakes have us drooling… The selection is modest, but you’ll find quintessential tidbits like spicy prawn rolls, fragrant love letter biscuits filled with peanut butter, and buttery cereal cookies. Affordably priced from $15.80 per bottle, there’s no excuse not to stock up on ‘em.
Pelynoobakes, available online and at #B1-31, The Promenade @ Pelikat, 183 Jalan Pelikat, Singapore 537643
Go ahead and stock up on your favourite Chinese New Year snacks in Singapore!
