Traditional bakeries that offer nostalgic flavours are few and far between in Singapore, so Hung Huat Cakes and Pastries, tucked away in Sims Vista Hawker Centre, is a real gem. Run by husband-and-wife duo Mr. Sim Heng Hung and Madam Liau Cheok Wan and their son Mr. Sim Wei Jie, the shop offers handcrafted treats like tau sar piah, sun cake, lao po bing (wife cake), Teochew crispy yam mooncake and more – all made fresh daily.
Notable favourites among regulars include the tau sar piah, featuring generous portions of either sweet or salted mung bean filling, encased with a scrumptious flaky crust; as well as the Teochew crispy yam mooncake, boasting a layered and flaky crust that crumbles easily with every bite, revealing a delightful filling of smooth and fragrant yam paste made from scratch. Be sure to grab a box of the black sesame mochi, a traditional Teochew steamed mooncake that is not easily found these days as they are quite tedious to make.