Shop Reviews

First time buying , and it did not disappoint. Nice fragrant.Full of flavor too! [UPDATE] I am very happy that they opened the store at Wisma Atria. I often visit the store to buy their lapis, banana cake, and bakkwa. My child really likes the banana cake and lapis. The staff who serves us was so friendly too.

Wonderful find! Artisan food is always welcome to enrich our culture. This is base on our traditional bakkwa with a modern twist. The shop is nicely decorated with upmarket feel but eventually it is the taste that do the talking. And they didn’t disappoint. The texture and taste is great. I also enjoy the slight smokiness of the charcoal grill. The sweetness is pronounced, almost to the edge of being sweet but just nice and enough to draw some reminiscence of the traditional taste. Overall, it is good and worth giving it a try. Don’t get too addictive ( they really do ) as the price it high but it justify the quality and experience. The service is great and friendly and it is a good buying experience. Well done!

Their signature lycee pork jerky with this new individual packing gives you the best experience in enjoying the mouth watering snack without getting your fingers sticky. More importantly, the food doesn’t lose the moist or get stuck in the fridge.

Being a (picky) Asian, it's not easy to find good bak kwa. Alot of mainstream and commercialised bak kwa but their quality is not standardize. It's my first time trying Century bak kwa today and I must say they do not disappoint. First bite can taste the texture which is minced very skillfully so it doesn't taste too mushy. Theres an appropriate level of moisture in the meat such that if you bite more than a mouthful, it wouldn't be too dry. Sweetness is expected looking at the gooey marinated but with every flavorful bite into this jerky, it is acceptable. I may switch to Century for my go-to bak kwa from hereon. I also tried the pineapple tart and must say it is a pleasant surprise. Very selective with pineapple tarts as there must be a right level of balance between sour and sweet, as well as fragrant yet not too chalky texture of the pastry. They have the right balance. The pastry melted in my mouth and I like the tinge of sourness in the filling, which hits your sensors in all the right ways. I may have found my 2 favourite goodies in a single store this year!

Best Pineapple Tarts in Singapore – Century Bakkwa Does It Again! Century Bakkwa doesn’t just make incredible bakkwa – their pineapple tarts are next-level delicious! The pastry is buttery and melts in your mouth, while the pineapple filling is perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy. My family absolutely loves these tarts, and they’re a must-have during Chinese New Year!!! If you’re looking for the perfect pineapple tarts to share or gift, Century Bakkwa is the way to go. You won’t regret it!

Best bak Kwa in sg. Always reply very fast, and the bak Kwa and pork floss never ever disappoints. Can’t wait for them to R&D more new flavours so I can try all during family gathering. Love the texture and taste, not too sweet not too oily, always tender and thick. 👍🏻 👍🏻 perfect for gifting for corporate and family.

Ordered this box of assorted Kueh Lapis and Bika Ambon for the office to share, and it was an absolute hit! The decadent layers of pure bliss, with their perfect balance of sweetness and flavours, were simply irresistible!

As a kueh lapis and banana cake lover, I was excited to see Kartini launch their cakes in Singapore under the Century Bakkwa outlet at Wisma Atria. Their Instagram pictures looked promising, and I specially made my way down to try them. Unfortunately, the experience was a letdown. Very disappointing. Packaging The packaging looks pretty, but isn’t practical. The box flaps keep coming loose, making it hard to reseal once opened. For cakes meant to be enjoyed over several days, this is inconvenient. Banana Cake The texture was the first red flag: it didn’t look like a cake at all. Instead, after cutting it, I can see immediately that it was almost “wet,” very different from the sample I tried in-store. While technically baked, it felt like it had been packed before cooling fully, leaving the texture dense and underbaked. Eating it felt more like raw batter than cake. Easily the worst banana cake I’ve ever tried. Taste-wise, I appreciated that there wasn’t any overpowering artificial banana flavouring. But the banana taste itself was faint, and a strange yellowish core tasted slightly sour; unpleasant and confusing. Kueh Lapis The kueh lapis fared slightly better, but still fell short. If Bengawan Solo’s version is an 8/10, this would be a 2/10 (or less). It lacked the buttery fragrance and spice aroma that define a good lapis. The uneven layers suggest it’s handmade, and the price was lower than more established brands like Bengawan Solo or Marie Lapis. But the staff mentioned that the current price is a promo price and the actual price for a 10cm*10cm block is $20! This means that at full price, it’s the same price as Bengawan Solo. But nowhere near comparable. In fact, even at a discount, it simply isn’t worth it. Visually, the lapis looked overly bright to me, and on tasting, there was a strong artificial aftertaste (possibly from colouring or flavouring). Personally, that’s a big turn-off. On the plus side, both cakes weren’t overly sweet, so at least they weren’t cloying. Service The counter staff were warm, but seemed inexperienced and uncertain when answering product questions. Verdict The marketing is slick. The cakes look enticing on Instagram and give the impression of quality. But my personal experience couldn’t be further from that. • Banana cake: wet, underwhelming, and unpleasant. • Kueh lapis: flat, artificial-tasting, lacking fragrance and character. Pretty packaging and friendly staff aside, the cakes themselves are poorly executed and not worth the price or calories. Honestly, you’ll find far better banana cakes at neighbourhood bakeries and and much better kueh lapis at established names that specialise in it. Places like Bengawan Solo, Ollella or Lina Confectionery. These brands are known for their buttery fragrance, spice-forward aroma, and consistent quality… basically everything that was missing here. I won’t be repurchasing.

First time buying bak kwa from here and it didn’t disappoint! My girl loved it on the first bite — especially the lychee bak kwa. We loved it too! The lychee aroma and flavour really lingers in the mouth. Slightly on the costly side, but it’s worth getting once a while too. We also tried the kueh lapis. Not exactly what we expected, but still quite nice overall.

Not entirely to my liking but the new flavours for both lapis and bakkwa is interesting! Perfect gifts for CNY!