Yi Kou Wei at Takashimaya brings 35 years of Singapore heritage snacks to Orchard Road. Established since 1983, this leading brand of Singapore snacks specialises in traditional favourites like Teochew-style popiah (fresh spring rolls), pineapple tarts, and various local pastries that transport customers back to childhood tastes and nostalgic flavours.
The brand's commitment to traditional food preparation methods has made Yi Kou Wei a trusted name for festive treats and everyday snacks. The signature popiah features fresh skins wrapped around fillings of braised turnips, carrots, beansprouts, lettuce, and crushed peanuts—each component prepared according to time-honoured recipes. The pineapple tarts, especially popular during Chinese New Year, represent the perfect balance of sweet pastry and tart fruit filling that has become a Singapore standard.
What makes Yi Kou Wei special is its role in preserving heritage snack culture that might otherwise be lost to mass production. Each product is handmade using traditional techniques, preserving the textures and flavours that define these local specialties. The Takashimaya location brings these heritage treats to the heart of Orchard Road, making traditional snacks accessible to younger generations and tourists seeking authentic Singapore flavours.
The brand also offers festive season cookies and catering services, becoming part of family celebrations and corporate events across Singapore. For locals, Yi Kou Wei provides reliable quality for traditional favourites without needing to make them from scratch. For tourists, the packaged products make excellent edible souvenirs that capture Singapore's multicultural food heritage. The presence in prestigious Takashimaya reflects mainstream appreciation for heritage culture in contemporary Singapore.
Had been having their muah chee since long ago when it was about $3. It has gone up to $6!! So I guess we are paying for the ‘brand printers container & brand printed stick’!! I got home after buying it but the peanut already wet with muah chee … does t look appetising anymore. Will stop buying from them - the increase in price was shocking.
UnbiasReview 2907
Attrocious popiah! At minimum the staff should get retraining to DRAIN most of the liquid before wrapping. That is essential to a good popiah. Orchard road price but not quality very disappointed.
Ant Tan (Ant)
The food is great however kinda ruined by the seller. Wanted 3 pcs soon kueh but instead got a pack of 4. The seller will begin by asking “soon kueh 2” or a packet? The menu put up 3 pcs soon kueh so ironically you will choose the 3 pcs set. Was charged for 4 pcs which is too many for snacking. When asked, seller will mention key in cashier order already 🙄. Pls take note of such under means marketing gimmicks.
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bought the glutinous rice for $6 (which is expensive) today at 11am only to find out it’s spoiled!!! wondering if they sold me yesterdays left overs!!!
initially also ordered the muachee which was also $6 but cancelled my order when i found out they didn’t turn on the heat of the machine! it was so hard and oily luckily i saw when she was scooping
Bie
Not authentic anymore. It has changed. Too much melted sugar on mua chee turned it into 1 big lump. Soon kueh skin is too thick and not chewy, the filling inside is not tasty anymore. I canceled buying popiah as i have tried many times before and it's not the same like last time anymore. The glutinous rice is like no ingredients, i went to buy other stall's meat to put it on top so it won't look too lonely.
Positive Reviews
Richard Lau
OMG this stall really makes me love to come back and suggest to all my friends! Their pineapple tart comes with pandan coconut flavour! Really love the pandan so much and this is such a clever combination! And they are using Sarawak pineapple, super premium quality! Must try just try. They have also cheese flavour and red velvet flavour. All of these are low in sugar too!
Josephine Lim
Taste decent and it’s hard to come by black sesame muah chee in SG. They have however stopped listing their price. Almost thought we heard it wrong when paying, this is now $8? (Oct 2025)
anggie
Used to love the popiah here but now it tastes a bit different? No prawn, and the filling is too moist. Still delicious but used to be better.
J T
Grabbing a box of muah chee is a must when at Taka. Been enjoying it since it was $3 for a small and $5 for a large. Their peanut muah chee has gone up by $1.80 and is now $6.80 - same as black sesame.
Even with the price hikes, their muah chee is still amazing and definitely worth trying!
S Joey
Taste wise still the best popiah in town for me , but the price keep increasing and they don’t put prawn meat with that price now