Favourite local bakery Keong Saik Bakery has relocated from its OG premises in Chinatown and has set up its flagship in Bendemeer, at the Luzerne, where you can get all their beloved classics and a new menu of hot items. The striking new, futuristic interior is also a serious upgrade from their former, more rustic shophouse premises.
Their signature pastry, Sor Hei, was thus born as a tribute to the Majies of Keong Saik Road. Sor Hei, cantonese for 梳起, means combing up and is symbolic of the Majie’s Sor Hei ceremony where they comb up their hair and take a vow of celibacy. Their Sor Hei pastry is thus shaped like a hair bun.
Other than your standard bakery fare such as croissants and loaves, you will also find that many of their bakes incorporate local flavours not usually found in cakes and pastries. They always have been inspired by Asian flavours and nostalgic favourites of childhood. Past flavours include Purple Milk (inspired by Pulut Hitam) and Gula Jawa Sticky Rice Cake, while crowd favourites include Chendol Delight, Attap Chee Rose Cheesecake (inspired by Attap Chee Potong Ice Cream), Milo Cruffin & Otak Otak Danish.
