Ah Chew Desserts is one of Singapore’s most known dessert shops, which started humbly at a small shop space at Liang Seah Street near Bugis Junction.
There is another outlet at Novena’s Goldhill Shopping Centre, but that shop would be closing from early March 2023, and move to Orchard Cineleisure (#01-03) during middle of March.
(Also read: 10 Traditional Dessert Shops In Singapore)
This dessert shop located among a row of eateries at Liang Seah is indeed one of the most popular and long-standing in this area.
Do you know it used to take up just half the space, with the rest being taken by a newspaper seller? Fast forward a few years, and the treasure has finally been undiscovered through word of mouth.
Just look out for the never-ending queue of people eagerly waiting to have their sugar fix.
With yellow menu tags hanging behind the counter, hard ebony wood furniture, and Chinese paintings adorning the store’s walls, the décor goes well with the offerings and would remind many of dessert stores found in Hong Kong.
Accordingly, owner “Ah Chew” was very fascinated by old Chinese arts and crafts and its heritage.
Therefore, you would find wooden furniture, carved doors, lanterns were sourced by him from China and shipped to Singapore. All the Chinese handicrafts on display are from his personal collections.
Some of the recommended signatures include the Mango Pomelo Sago ($5.20), Yam Sago ($4), Steamed Milk Egg White with Red Bean Topping ($4.50), Hashima Hawaiian Papaya Boiled with Fresh Milk ($10), Green Bean Soup with Seaweed ($3), Water Chestnut with Egg ($3.80), to Grass Jelly with Mixed Fruits ($5.80).
Items under the snack section include the Ginger Soup with Rice Ball ($3.40), Rice Ball Mochi ($2.80) and Mango Platter ($7).
Its Mango Pomelo Sago ($5.20) is probably its most popular dessert bowl, included with fresh mango cubes and crushed ice.
In this variation, a touch of coconut cream is added on top of the usual evaporated milk, giving it fragrance and extra texture.
The sweetness of the ripe, juicy mango chunks would complimented by the refreshing, citrus pomelo pulps that bursts and crunch at every mouthful.
Another popular item is the Fresh Milk Steam Egg White ($4 onwards), smooth that it may just trickle down your throat.
You have the option of having with chocolate cookie crunch or red bean ($4.50) which would give it some bite.
For local favourites, the Yam Sago ($4) was inspired by the owner after a trip to China.
If you can forget about your calorie count, the yam was velvety and tasty, and the coconut milk adding some light creaminess and sweetness.
Ah Chew Desserts – Orchard Cineleisure
Orchard Cineleisure #01-03, 8 Grange Road, Singapore 239695
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 11:30pm (Mon – Sun)
Ah Chew Desserts – Bugis
1 Liang Seah Street, #01-10/11 Liang Seah Place Singapore 189032
Opening Hours: 12:30pm – 12am (Mon, Wed – Thurs), 12:30pm – 1am (Fri), 1:30pm – 1am (Sat), 1:30pm – 12am (Sun, PH)
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