This year, I still managed to get my annual fix of rice dumplings during the Dumpling Festival, although the plain Kee Zhang (alkaline rice dumpling) had already sold out by the time I arrived. Over the years, I have tried most of their offerings, including the Nyonya Rice Dumpling, Hokkien Rice Dumpling (with and without salted egg yolk), Cantonese Rice Dumpling with Salted Egg Yolk, Brown Rice Hokkien Dumpling, Black-Eye Beans Mushroom Rice Dumpling, and the Kee Zhang (both plain and with red bean filling). Among them, the Nyonya Rice Dumpling remains my favourite, followed closely by the Cantonese Rice Dumpling with Salted Egg Yolk and the Hokkien Rice Dumpling. All three are exceptionally well made, with flavours that remind me of the homemade dumplings I enjoyed growing up. Although the Brown Rice Hokkien Dumpling is undoubtedly the healthier option, it does not appeal to me as much. To me, a rice dumpling should have the characteristic chewy texture of glutinous rice, something that is inevitably lost when brown rice is used instead. As for the Kee Zhang, the plain version pairs wonderfully with either kaya or palm sugar syrup. The red bean version is equally enjoyable, with a filling that is just sweet enough to complement the mildly alkaline flavour of the yellow glutinous rice without being overpowering. The only variety that did not quite suit my palate was the Black-Eye Beans Mushroom Rice Dumpling. Compared with the other savoury dumplings, it lacked the richness and depth of flavour that I was expecting. One thoughtful feature that deserves special mention is the use of different coloured strings to distinguish each dumpling variety. By simply referring to the chart printed on the plastic bag, it was easy to identify every dumpling without having to unwrap them individually. Overall, this remains one of my preferred places to purchase traditional rice dumplings during the Dumpling Festival, offering a good variety and flavours that evoke a sense of nostalgia with every bite.

Dumpling day tomorrow. Everyone is rushing buying last min for freshness of dumplings either from shopping mall counter etc and at times out of stock. I managed to buy mine 1 day b4 and the best part - Ms Josephine Tan from HQ Eastern Dumpling took my order and prepare for me. I paynow to the company UEN. Everythings were so convenience. All i do was just order grab to collect. Thank you Ms Tan for the excellent services. Appreciated.

🟩 Eastern Rice Dumpling 300 Balestier Road Singapore 329737 🟩 Location= 🟩 This Kueh Chang shop is situated along a row of shophouses, opposite Balestier Point. ⬛️ History/ background ________________________ ⬛️ Eastern Rice Dumpling features a traditional shophouse style storefront that operates 24 hours a day. ➖️ It functions as a retail space & food kiosk stand where strings of handmade rice dumplings (aka Bak Chang) are hung up across the counter. 🟠 Signature Offerings _________________________ 🟠 Alongside their traditional Nonya Kueh Chang rice dumplings, the store also sells a variety of traditional local snacks. 🟠 Traditional Snacks – Walk-in customers can purchase handmade Ang Ku Kueh, Soon Kueh, Png Kueh, and Muah Chee. ✳️Decor/ Ambience *********************** ✳️ The shop facade features a no-frills, traditional shopfront decor. ➖️ The interior is a functional space dominated by large food display counters & hanging clusters of handmade bak chang. 🟤 Food ordered via Grab Delivery ______________________________ 🟨 3 Png Kueh 🟨 3 Soon Kueh 🟤 My hubby and I tried the Soon Kueh and Png Kueh. Both local traditional steamed kueh were tasty, delicious and made the authentic way. ➖️ dated 7 June 2026/ Sunday

24 hours open shop on Balestier rd. They has some kind of rice dumplings. Also make it warm by micro wave they can do. My signature is pepper chicken rice dumpling. I have never seen such very Very good spicy rice dumpling, I’m loving it.

I love traditional kuehs Second time that I find it surprisingly salty.. for $3.90 for 3 it's ok but the taste is off.. Hopefully more QC be done to bring back the old taste