A circular sign for Century Bakkwa, featuring a pig illustration and text.
A clear glass bowl filled with golden-brown, round pastries, likely Bakkwa.
Two festive gift bags from Century Bakkwa, each containing treats and branded cards.
A shop interior with illuminated displays showcasing bakkwa and kueh lapis.
A woman holds a red, snake-skin patterned gift box with a ribbon from Century Bakkwa.
A stack of bak kwa sits next to beautifully packaged gift boxes from Century Bakkwa.
Assortment of freshly baked bakkwa and cakes in individual boxes.
A stack of bak kwa next to a stylish gift box and bag from Century Bakkwa.
Interior view of Century Bakkwa shop showcasing display cases with bakkwa and festive decorations.
A close-up of delicious bak kwa and gift boxes from Century Bakkwa.
A festive gift box from Century Bakkwa with a bamboo handle and red velvet accents.
A plate of glistening, savory bak kwa on a festive red and gold patterned surface.
A red gift box with a golden vacuum-sealed package and a jar of brown sugar.
A close-up of a package of Century Bakkwa, highlighting its handmade and preservative-free qualities.
A fork holds a piece of bakkwa over a white plate with more bakkwa.
Slices of glistening, caramelized bak kwa on a wooden board.
Interior view of a modern bakery display with wooden accents and red decorative boxes.
A close-up of a piece of bak kwa on a plate with a fork.
A display case filled with bak kwa and festive decorations.
A close-up of bak kwa in a plastic container with a gift box in the background.
A shop front display of Century Bakkwa with various meat products and a staff member.
A display of various bakkwa samples in clear plastic containers inside a shop.
A hand holds a waffle sandwich with a skewer.
Stacks of freshly grilled bak kwa on a metal tray, ready to be served.
A shop front for Century Bakkwa, displaying their products and a staff member.
A bag of handmade pineapple bakkwa next to a bowl of freshly cut bakkwa.
A stack of bak kwa slices next to a golden vacuum-sealed pack and a red gift box.
A menu board displaying various flavors of handmade bakkwa with prices.
A hand holds a pineapple tart from a jar, with another jar and gift bag in the background.
Based on 15 reviews
Out of 2294 shops
Not enough ratings
Michelle
When Century first started, I remembered the bak kwa was beautifully charred, warm and fresh when received but my last 2 years of bak Kwa orders, Ive realised they arrived cold (out of the fridge) and vacuumed packed. The standard has dropped vastly and I tried one but it was so disappointing. The lapis was also a letdown and it was from the fridge so cake did not keep well.
Kelly NG
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 $20! This means that at full price, it’s the same price as Bengawan Solo. But nowhere near comparable. In fact, even at a discount, it simply isn’t worth it. Visually, the lapis looked overly bright to me, and on tasting, there was a strong artificial aftertaste (possibly from colouring or flavouring). Personally, that’s a big turn-off. On the plus side, both cakes weren’t overly sweet, so at least they weren’t cloying. Service The counter staff were warm, but seemed inexperienced and uncertain when answering product questions. Verdict The marketing is slick. The cakes look enticing on Instagram and give the impression of quality. But my personal experience couldn’t be further from that. • Banana cake: wet, underwhelming, and unpleasant. • Kueh lapis: flat, artificial-tasting, lacking fragrance and character. Pretty packaging and friendly staff aside, the cakes themselves are poorly executed and not worth the price or calories. Honestly, you’ll find far better banana cakes at neighbourhood bakeries and and much better kueh lapis at established names that specialise in it. Places like Bengawan Solo, Ollella or Lina Confectionery. These brands are known for their buttery fragrance, spice-forward aroma, and consistent quality… basically everything that was missing here. I won’t be repurchasing.
Yizhou Wu
They're the best I've had. It's really soft, with a minimal amt of bite, and some textural contrast from the bits of sinew. It's also really smooth in terms of the crumb size Flavour was strong, there's good umami, which is rare. Seriously, seriously good. Maybe the only complaint is the price, one piece sells at 5$
Jacqueline See
The Bak Kwa is really very good! I buy every year and they are of good quality too. Order in advance to avoid disappointment. I love their bak Kwa and cakes!
Javier Tan
Not entirely to my liking but the new flavours for both lapis and bakkwa is interesting! Perfect gifts for CNY!
Xana Tan
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!
Charliee Ng
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.
