TuTu Coconut Cake 陈嘟嘟糕 at Westgate

Traditional kueh tutu at Westgate Food Republic, hand-making steamed rice cakes with coconut and peanut fillings.

TuTu Coconut Cake at Westgate brings a cherished piece of Singapore's culinary heritage to the basement of Food Republic, hand-crafting the traditional kueh tutu that has delighted generations of snack lovers.

Each tiny steamed rice cake is made fresh before your eyes: the vendor fills a mould with finely milled rice flour, stuffs it with sweet grated coconut mixed with gula melaka or roasted ground peanuts, then steams it over a fragrant pandan leaf. Five pieces go for just S$3, making this an affordable and nostalgic treat to munch on while browsing the mall.

The stall is part of the Chinatown Tan's TuTu Coconut Cake chain, which has been keeping this old-school recipe alive across multiple Food Republic outlets in Singapore, including those at VivoCity, Parkway Parade, and Wisma Atria. While kueh tutu stalls have become increasingly rare in modern Singapore, this Westgate outlet ensures that westies can still enjoy these delicate, melt-in-the-mouth treats without trekking across the island. For anyone who grew up savouring these little steamed cakes or wants to introduce them to a new generation, TuTu Coconut Cake at Westgate is a sweet stop worth making.