Bengawan Solo is widely praised for its traditional cakes and kuehs, especially their pandan chiffon cake and nonya treats, which are consistently flavorful and well-loved. Customers appreciate the friendly staff and convenient locations, but many express concerns over rising prices, smaller portion sizes, and inconsistent product freshness. Several reviews highlight poor customer service experiences, with rude or uninterested staff affecting overall satisfaction. Food quality has sometimes declined, with complaints about stale or less fresh items not matching expectations. Despite this, the bakery remains a popular choice for traditional desserts and gifts, although some feel that the value for money has diminished.

Bengawan Solo

Bengawan Solo first originated as a small neighbourhood corner store where cakes, kueh (traditional local confectionery) and other sweet confections were lovingly prepared to perfection. Since then, Bengawan Solo has grown to become an established Singaporean brand synonymous with premium quality cakes and confectionery.

Bengawan Solo was founded in 1979 by Tjendri Anastasia, originally from Indonesia. Anastasia came to Singapore where she met her husband, Johnson Liew. After getting married, Anastasia's interest in Indonesian delicacies continued in the little home kitchen of her HDB flat. Gradually, word of her tasty goodies got around and before she knew it, orders for her cakes and kueh came rolling in. Her home-made specialties even made it onto the shelves of supermarkets and emporiums, albeit produced without a food manufacturing licence.

With over 30 years of history, Bengawan Solo has become a household name for kueh, cakes and local cookies known for its homemade quality.

Bengawan Solo was founded in 1979 by Tjendri Anastasia, originally from Indonesia. Gradually, word of her tasty goodies got around and before she knew it, orders for her cakes and kueh came rolling in. Her home-made specialties even made it onto the shelves of supermarkets and emporiums.

Bengawan Solo is a household brand name and a firm favourite with overseas visitors looking for a uniquely Singaporean premium food gift. Signature items include Pandan Chiffon Cake and the wide range of kueh such as Lapis Sagu, Ondeh Ondeh, Kueh Salat, and Asian Specialty Cakes such as Kueh Lapis, confectionaries such as Pineapple Tarts and more.

BENGAWAN SOLO

Bengawan Solo @ Jewel

A home-grown household name for the finest and freshest cakes, kueh &amp; confectionery, Bengawan Solo uses only the best ingredients to produce home-made quality products that you will be proud to serve!

Pandan Chiffon Cake

Kueh Lapis

Ondeh Ondeh

Pineapple Tarts

Hijua Cake

Kueh Salat

Chocolate Cake

Kueh Bangkit

Love Letters

Mango Cake

Black Forest Cake

Pandan Kaya Cake

Bengawan Solo is a homegrown brand that started in 1979 as Bengawan Solo Cake Shop in Marine Terrace by Tjendri Anastasia. What began as a simple interest in Indonesian delicacies became a full blown entrepreneurship when her cakes and kuehs gained popularity amongst family and friends. Bengawan Solo uses traditional methods of production and the only finest quality ingredients to prepare delicacies without preservatives. Even at the centralised kitchen, many of Bengawan Solo's products are still handmade or completed by hand in order to maintain the authenticity and standard of what they deliver to their customers. Kuehs like Ondeh Ondeh and Kueh Dadar are handmade throughout the process daily before distributing the finished products to the other outlets across Singapore. Bengawan Solo’s signature range also includes Pandan Chiffon Cake, Lapis Sagu, Kueh Lapis and Pineapple Tarts. Anastasia takes pride in producing Indonesian and local cakes as well as kuehs that are better and the best. Bengawan Solo continues to introduce new recipes and improve existing ones in order to keep their menu interesting. With 38 outlets and over 409 employees in Singapore, Bengawan Solo is not going to stop bringing traditional treats to you anytime soon!

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