Haig Road Putu Piring - 90 Year Old Recipe Featured On Netflix

A bite-sized piece of history wrapped in fluffy steamed rice flour — Haig Road Putu Piring isn’t just Singapore’s most famous putu piring stall, it’s a living heirloom that has been passed down through five generations and caught the world’s attention on Netflix’s Street Food Asia. If there’s one traditional Malay snack that deserves its own pilgrimage, this is it.

The brand traces its roots back to the 1930s, when the family matriarch ran a humble roadside stall. Today, the business is helmed by Nooraisha Hashim (also known as Aisha), a trained pastry chef who honed her craft overseas before returning to Singapore to carry on the family legacy. Her Michelin-recommended stall has since grown to multiple outlets islandwide, but the soul of the snack remains unchanged — rice flour marinated overnight, steamed and sieved repeatedly, filled with pure first-grade palm sugar imported from Java, and finished with freshly grated coconut lightly touched with salt.

Gula Melaka Putu Piring — $5 for 4 pieces

This is the one that started it all, and it remains the crowd favourite. Each petite cake is made from ultra-fine steamed rice flour, pillowy and light, encasing a generous molten pool of gula melaka that seeps out with every bite. The palm sugar used here is the real deal — smoky, slightly savoury, and far more complex than the refined variety. It’s served warm with a mound of freshly grated coconut on the side, lightly salted to balance out the sweetness. Regulars describe the gula melaka as “liquid gold” flowing out from the centre. What really stands out is how authentic and traditional the taste is — no shortcuts, just pure, classic craftsmanship. The original Haig Road hawker stall serves this as its sole flavour, keeping true to its heritage roots.

Brown Coconut Putu Piring — $5 for 4 pieces

For those who prefer texture over ooze, the Brown Coconut variant swaps the molten filling for a house-made grated coconut mixture laced with gula melaka. The result is a chewier, less jelak bite that lets the natural sweetness of coconut take centre stage. Many fans of traditional Malay kueh find this one particularly satisfying precisely because it doesn’t overwhelm the palate, making it easy to polish off a whole serving in one sitting.

Durian Putu Piring — $7 for 4 pieces

The sleeper hit of the menu. Inside the same fluffy steamed exterior sits a bittersweet durian custard that oozes out when bitten into. This one’s for the king-of-fruits devotees who want their fix in an unexpected form. It’s bold, it’s fragrant, and it’s arguably the most Instagram-worthy of the bunch.

Chocolate Putu Piring — $5 for 4 pieces

A crowd-pleaser engineered for the younger generation and the kids in tow. Chocolate chips are tucked into the rice flour and melt beautifully during steaming, creating a warm, gooey centre that manages to feel both modern and comforting at once. It’s proof that Aisha’s ambition to make putu piring a true icon of Singapore food — regardless of age or ethnicity — is working.

Peanut Putu Piring — $5 for 4 pieces

The newest addition to the lineup, this one is filled with a chunky peanut butter-like mixture rather than the dry powdery peanut filling seen in Chinese-style kueh tutu. It’s nutty, rich, and texturally distinct — a welcome variant for those who want something that feels a little more indulgent.

Beyond its signature kueh, select outlets also carry a spread of traditional Malay snacks including Kuih Dadar, Kuih Lapis, Putu Mayam, and Ubi Rebus. Some branches also serve rojak, making it worth lingering a little longer for a fuller spread of heritage bites. Festive offerings like pineapple tarts and lapis prune are available too, making it a popular gifting option during Hari Raya.

Haig Road Putu Piring is the rare establishment that genuinely lives up to its reputation. With a 90-year-old recipe, a Michelin Plate commendation, a Netflix feature, and seven outlets spread across Singapore — from Geylang Serai Market to Jewel Changi — this family-run operation has built something remarkable. The stall is halal-certified, making it a snack that truly belongs to all of Singapore. Whether it’s the first time or the fiftieth, there’s something deeply satisfying about watching each cake get hand-assembled and steam-cooked to order, knowing that the recipe behind it has survived wars, generations, and a whole lot of change.

Address (Flagship): Haig Road Food Centre, Blk 14 Haig Road, #01-07, Singapore 430014
Other Outlets: Geylang Serai Market, Jewel Changi, Northpoint City, East Village, Century Square, Ang Mo Kio, and more — check their website for the full list.
Operating Hours: Generally 11am – 10pm daily (hours vary by outlet)
Instagram: @haigroadputupiring
Website: haigroadputupiring.com