Chinatown Tan's Tutu Coconut Cake at NEX
Location: 23 Serangoon Central, #03-K15, Singapore 556083
Floor L3 · NEX
A beloved traditional tutu kueh and muah chee stall tucked into NEX Serangoon.
A beloved traditional tutu kueh and muah chee stall tucked into NEX Serangoon.
Chinatown Tan's Tutu Coconut Cake brings a cherished Singaporean heritage snack to NEX Serangoon, occupying unit #03-K15 opposite Pizza Hut. The stall is best known for its freshly steamed tutu kueh, the delicate rice-flour cakes filled with sweet coconut or peanut, alongside muah chee and cup corn combos that recall childhood trips to the neighbourhood hawker centre. Its name nods to its Chinatown roots, but the Serangoon outlet has become a fixture for shoppers chasing a quick, nostalgic treat.Beyond the classic tutu kueh, the stall offers combo sets that bundle five pieces of tutu kueh with a cup of corn or muah chee, ideal for sharing on the go. The Serangoon NEX branch is one of several outlets across the island, and it accepts the mall's eNEXvoucher and NEXreward, making it a convenient pick-up during a shopping trip. It suits families, after-school crowds and anyone who fondly remembers this humble delicacy.
Stop by Chinatown Tan's Tutu Coconut Cake at NEX for a bite that tastes of memory and mischief, and let a warm tutu kueh round off your Serangoon afternoon. It is a small, sweet reminder that the best flavours often come wrapped in tradition.
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Chinatown Tan's Tutu Coconut Cake
Chinatown Ian's Tutu Coconut Cake Shop Signage
A wooden storefront sign with neon lettering reading 'CHINATOWN IAN'S TUTU COCONUT CAKE' and Chinese characters. Below the main sign, a printed menu board lists items such as 'Ela Koth (Coconut Peanut)', 'Tut Koth (Coconut Peanut)', 'Bak Kut', and 'Mush Chee' with prices ranging from $2.50 to $10.00. The sign also notes 'No Pork No Lard'.
Chinatown Tan's Tofu Coconut Cake Stall
A street food stall with a large wooden sign reading 'Chinatown Tan's Tofu Coconut Cake' in English and Chinese characters. The stall features rustic decor including hanging red lanterns, dried corn stalks, and woven baskets. Staff members wearing masks and gloves are visible working behind the counter, preparing food in large metal pots.
Food Stall Preparation
A close-up view of a food stall counter where a staff member wearing blue gloves is operating large, round stainless steel cooking vessels. A customer's hand rests on the black counter edge. In the background, a sign reads 'Chinatown Tan's Tutu Coconut Cake' and stacks of clear plastic containers are visible.
Display of Assorted Pastries
A stainless steel counter displays various packaged pastries, including colorful rainbow buns, green pandan cakes, and layered cakes. Small white cards label the items with names like 'Peanut', 'Yam Kueh', and 'Pistachio'. In the background, there are stacked plastic containers, red trash bags, and a view of a mall corridor with festive decorations.
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