Caleb Lim
The pandan butterfly is a delightful $1 snack that always brightens up my day when I manage to get hold of it. It sells fast so I always get a warm fritter.
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Tai Wah Cooked Food is a traditional Chinese fried fritter stall at Chinatown Complex #02-115 that has been serving authentic handmade delicacies since the 1990s. This hidden gem specializes in freshly fried Chinese fritters including youtiao (Chinese cruller), ham chim peng (salted five-spice buns), green bean buns, and red bean buns, but their crown jewel is the unique pandan butterfly fritter - the only known stall to make this specialty with pandan flavoring. These emerald-colored butterfly buns feature a satisfying crunch from the crispy deep-fried exterior generously coated with sesame seeds and sugar, while the chewy pandan-infused dough provides a subtle flavor that blends beautifully with the stronger sesame taste. Priced affordably at 70¢ each or for any three pieces, these vegetarian-friendly treats are handmade daily and fried on the spot to ensure freshness and optimal temperature. Operating as a cash-only establishment, this old-school stall represents authentic Chinese street food culture where popular items often sell out quickly, especially their signature pandan butterfly fritters that have gained a devoted following among locals seeking traditional flavors with a unique twist.
Chinatown SG
Operating Hours
Opening Soon
23m
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
7:30 am–2 pm
Wednesday
7:30 am–2 pm
Thursday
7:30 am–2 pm
Friday
7:30 am–2 pm
Saturday
(Today)
7:30 am–4 pm
Sunday
7:30 am–4 pm
Price Distribution
$1–10
100%
$10–20
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Overall Rating
4.7
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5
Based on 10 reviews
Mall Ranking
#89
Out of 245 shops
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Positive Reviews
vin takahashi
I saw on Google review that here sell pandan butterfly and decided to give it a try. And I am hooked by the taste. The pandan fragrant is very nice and soft with the seasame bits on top. Best eaten when it is just fry out. Price is $1 for everything. Nice and cheap and good food ! Every week Saturday without fail will visit the stall with my mother to buy. The lady boss is very friendly too. Love to joke with me also hahaha. They recognise me cos every week I and my mother will come.
KK Syn
Bought the pandan butterflies to try. Perhaps my taste buds are dull, can't really pick up the panda taste. However the freshness of the fried dough was good enough as I don't eat too much daily. Would be back to try my normal bites!
Patrick Lin
The proprietress helped me extra because I looked like the lost visitor I was. She pointed me to the freshly fried Pandan Butterflies. I ordered 2 for $2 SGD. Tasty like freshly fried treats should be. Hawker center atmosphere. I could smell the fish from the wet market 2 floors below.
Botak
I love their red bean "hum chim peng", delicious and for a price of $1 each, definitely worth the buy. The queue, if any, is fast moving and they have an interesting pandan 'butterfly', which I felt was rather similar to the normal "butterfly" Still i feel it is definitely worth the purchase.
