Factories & shops to buy affordable CNY snacks
Chinese New Year is just around the corner – cue the mad scramble to tuck away the Christmas tree and pull out the familiar red festive nian hua and other decorations. And what else does Chinese New Year entail? Snacks.
But it’s not uncommon for CNY snacks to be expensive, as sellers look to make a quick buck from the festivities. That’s why we’ve sussed out 10 lesser-known factories and shops where you can stock up on your fav pineapple tarts, prawn rolls, and kueh bangkit.
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1. J&C Bakery
Tucked away in the heart of the Woodlands industrial zone is J&C Bakery, which is well-loved by our ah gongs and ah mas living in the North for its treasure trove of quality snacks sold at affordable prices.
Traditional offerings are aplenty at this bakery, with Pineapple Tarts (from $18 for a jar of 18), Love Letters ($13), and Prawn Rolls (from $12/400g) gracing its menu.
While J&C Bakery has 2 other branches at Upper Changi and Chong Pang, do note that they do not carry the full menu of snacks offered by the main Woodlands factory outlet.
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Get J&C Bakery’s CNY Collection at an outlet near you or on their online store.
2. Camel Nuts
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Camel Nuts is a brand all too familiar to many of us – take a stroll through your nearest NTUC or 7-Eleven and chances are you’ll find packets of their snackable groundnuts, cashew nuts, and almonds hanging from wire shelves.
And the good news with Camel Nuts is that their warehouse is open for walk-in sales, where you can purchase their nuts at wholesale prices.
Be sure to deck out your snack trays with their CNY specialities from Camel Nuts’ Baked Pistachios (from $5/135g pack), Roasted Groundnuts (from $1.35/120g pack), and Honey Cashews (from $1.50/36g pack).
Get Camel Nuts’ snacks on their online store.
3. DJ Bakery
DJ Bakery is pretty much everywhere, with outlets scattered across many heartland neighbourhoods in Singapore. But none of these outlets can hold a candle to its factory wholesale outlet in Woodlands, where you can get snag snacks at bargain prices.
The usual CNY culprits are all available here in large, generous portions. Expect to find Arrowhead Chips, Lotus Chips, Cuttlefish Rolls, Kueh Lapis, and Salted Egg Fish Skin going for as low as $10.80 per jar.
Find a DJ Bakery outlet near you or get their CNY snacks on their online store.
4. Hosen Group Singapore
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You may know Hosen Group Singapore as the purveyor of syrup-preserved canned fruits such as longans, lychees, and peaches. But that’s not all these guys deal with, as their annual CNY warehouse sale at Pandan Loop also offers attractive deals on a host of CNY snacks.
Salted egg fish skin crackers, dried fruits, and chocolates are the prime snacks available at Hosen Group’s warehouse sale, but that’s not all. Save the trips and stock up on everything CNY in one shot, as Hosen Group also offers essentials like dried mushrooms and abalone for your reunion peng cai for sale too.
Address: 267 Pandan Loop, Singapore 128439
Contact: 6595 9222
Opening Hours: 9am-6pm, Daily (Now till 12th Feb 2026)
Find more details on Hosen Group’s website.
5. Japan Home
Japan Home’s Clementi Mall outlet has begun stocking CNY snacks.
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“Welcome to Japan Home!” If you’re familiar with the recorded voice of an SG auntie greeting you when you enter Japan Home, you probably have an outlet located near you for all your household supplies and storage needs.
Japan Home is more than just a household supply retailer though – it also offers snacks for sale, and these include CNY ones. Head over to any outlet now and you’ll find various festive offerings, such as Mixed Nuts ($3.50) and Egg Rolls ($6.95).
Find a Japan Home outlet near you.
6. Swee Heng
Swee Heng’s Rivervale Plaza outlet
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Swee Heng is another one of those bakery chains with branches scattered all over Singapore. The lunar new year has come early for them as well, as they’ve already begun putting out homemade snacks on their shelves.
Swee Heng’s CNY snacks go for as low as $5 per pop
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Swee Heng offers the full suite of CNY snacks from the traditional Kuih Kapit and Egg Rolls to the more modern Cheese Pineapple Rolls and Salted Egg Fish Skin. Prices are kept nice and low, with each jar ranging from $5 – $16 each.
Get Swee Heng’s CNY snacks at an outlet near you or on their online store.
7. Bake Inc 烘焙企业
Bake Inc’s Clementi outlet
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Well known for their delish pandan waffles, Bake Inc 烘焙企业 is also in the CNY snack business, their shelves loaded up with a full range of goodies. Apart from standard fare like Original Pineapple Pillow Tarts ($25.30), Pineapple Flower Tarts ($25.30), and Egg Rolls ($18.30), Bake Inc also stocks up on less common snacks that are sure to make good conversation starters.
For starters, you can try their cheesy spin on the classic pineapple tarts, the Cheese Pineapple Pillow Tarts ($26.30). And if you’re not a fan of fish skin, you can try their Vegetarian Green Pea Cookies ($18.30), or Sesame Honeycomb ($18.30) instead.
For something with a firmer crunch, Bake Inc’s Pepper Salt & Curry Leaves Lotus Chips ($18.30) are also an option you can consider.
Find a Bake Inc outlet near you, or shop their CNY collection online on Shopee Mall.
8. Poh Guan Cake House
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Chinatown is a must-visit for anything traditional, and CNY snacks are no exception. Head on down to Hong Lim Complex and get a taste of the past at Poh Guan Cake House.
Sweet tooths can opt for a pack of Ruan Gao ($2.50/4 pieces) or Jie Hong ($4.20/pack) to munch on.
Try their fresh snacks while you’re there, such as their Bei Tei Soh ($1.20 each) or Wife Biscuits ($1.60 each).
9. OLLELLA
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OLLELLA may focus on kuehs, but their CNY offerings go beyond that. Get your hands on their Pumpkin Crackers ($12) or Tom Yum Chilli Emping Belinjo ($14) when you’re craving some crunch in your mouth.
If you’d like something closer to OLLELLA’s regular specialties, don’t miss out on their other treats like their Signature Spiced Lapis (from $29.80) or Jade Ondeh Balls ($26).
Check out the OLLELLA outlets, or order their snacks from their online store.
10. 99 Nonya Kueh
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99 Nonya Kueh is a smaller, low-key confectionery chain that specialises in traditional snacks like nonya kueh, ang ku kueh, kueh bingka ubi, and kueh salat.
Old school CNY snacks are also things they peddle with classics such as Pineapple Tarts, Prawn Rolls, Kueh Bangkit, and Love Letters going for $11.80 per jar or $20 for 2.
For an even more traditional touch to your CNY snack table, pick up some Niangao as well, with prices starting from as low as $1.80.
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Take discounted Gojek rides to buy your CNY snacks
With this solid list of alternatives on hand, you can now give the Chinatown crowd – and prices – a miss when rounding up your stash of Chinese New Year goodies this year. But as you’ve no doubt noticed, a good number of the locations on our list are quite ulu, and can prove to be especially challenging to get to if you’re opting for public transport.
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That doesn’t mean you have to pay expensive taxi fares to get to your shops of choice, you can take a Gojek and enjoy discounted rides with their ongoing promotion.
All you have to do is book your rides from 5pm-12am and you can get 10% off 3 times a week.
- EXTRA: 10% off per ride, capped at $4
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- Limited to 3 times per week; 2 on weekdays, 1 on weekends
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- Valid for use with all GoCar services except GoTaxi
While the code is good for 3 rides per week, the good news is that the code refreshes every Monday. This means that you can easily chalk up to $48 off your transport costs per month just by riding with Gojek!
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So whether you’re travelling across the island to bag the best discounted snacks or simply looking to patronise a store with unique offerings, you’ll no longer be daunted by out-of-the-way destinations with Gojek.
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Article originally published on 12th Jan 2022 by Kelvin Eng. Last updated by Andrea Chandra Putri on 3rd Feb 2026.