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Bengawan Solo

3.1(15)on Google$$bukit timah

1 Fifth Ave., #01-06 Guthrie House, Singapore 268802

Takeout

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)9:00 AM – 8:30 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
C+Worth a visit

Score: 60 / 100

Queue wait40
Consistency75
Food quality80
Value for money50

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Bengawan Solo remains a go-to for traditional kueh, with many reviewers praising the consistent quality and variety of their offerings.

The ang ku kueh, kueh lapis, and tapioca brown sugar squares are frequently highlighted for their softness and taste.

However, we note a recurring theme of dissatisfaction regarding customer service across multiple outlets, including this one.

Several reports describe staff as rude or curt, particularly when asked about the availability of items.

Additionally, some customers have experienced delays in the availability of traditional cakes, with one reviewer noting a wait until almost 11am despite an 8:30am opening.

While the pandan cheese slices are mentioned, there's a concern about their shrinking size relative to the $2.80 price point.

We'd recommend visiting later in the morning to ensure a full selection, but be prepared for potentially unenthusiastic service.

It's a reliable option for traditional treats, but not for a pleasant service experience.

Signature

kueh kueh

Best time

After 11am for full selection of traditional cakes

Score: 60 · 5 sources

What customers say

Bengawan Solo at Bukit Timah generally receives praise for its consistent quality and wide variety of traditional kueh, with specific mentions of soft and tasty ang ku kueh, qian ceng gao, and tapioca brown sugar squares.

However, a significant portion of feedback highlights issues with staff rudeness and curtness, particularly when inquiring about kueh availability.

Customers also express frustration over cakes not being ready at opening hours and perceived diminishing portion sizes for items like pandan cheese slices.

Consistent kueh quality and varietyStaff rudeness/poor customer serviceKueh availability/readiness issuesPerceived diminishing portion sizes
40% positive0% neutral60% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Men in Black 2· 4 years ago

Nice enjoyable kueh kueh. I grew up eating this and was pleasantly surprised to find this here years back. Have been buying this for tea every now and then to enjoy that Nonya feeling with my family.…

★★★★Sufyan Sabari· 5 months ago

They are open 8:30am…but no cakes are ready to be bought..waited almost 11am only then the traditional cakes are ready..your staff should buck up..whats the point opening so early..but nothing to sell

★★★★Sophia Phua Liting· a year ago

my auntie went to collect a cake we ordered online but the service staff stationed there today on 7/4/2025 @ around 5+pm was very rude and hostile . we do not deserve such customer service rendered. i…

★★★★Althea Yii· a year ago

Is it just me or are the pandan cheese slices getting thinner and thinner. $2.80 for one thin slice like this is rather expensive!

★★★★★TW Tan· 3 years ago

the nonya kueh is relatively decent would rate it as 3.5 stars. However, as already noted by a number of reviewers, the customer service of the staff working here is completely lacking. This is especi…

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