SINGAPORE — If you have been to Penang, chances are you had returned with boxes of traditional tau sar piah (mung bean biscuits) from Ghee Hiang bakery for gifting. From March 24, you can save the trip, and buy the pastries in Singapore from halal-certified restaurant chain Penang Culture. Ghee Hiang, established in 1856, is regarded as one of the.
Ghee Hiang's traditional biscuits are handmade in Penang and will be flown into Singapore every fortnight.SINGAPORE — If you have been to Penang, chances are you had returned with boxes of traditional tau sar piah from Ghee Hiang bakery for gifting.
Ghee Hiang, established in 1856, is regarded as one of the oldest and most famous tau sar piah makers in Penang. Its biscuits are still made by hand. Other additions to the menu include stir-fried royale chives with fried hae bi , sambal prawn with petai , and claypot sesame chicken . The collaboration between Penang Culture and Ghee Hiang stems from a partnership that dates back to 2011, says Penang Culture's executive director Shawn Lim, 44, in a statement to The Straits Times.In late 2023, he reunited with Ghee Hiang's executive director Ch'ng Huck Theng, when the 52-year-old came to Singapore for a visit.