Er Gu Tang Shui at Chinatown Complex

Er Gu Tang Shui

Dessert Stall

A street food stall with a large yellow sign featuring red Chinese characters and the number 02-224. Below the main sign is a menu board displaying various dessert options with prices and English translations. A woman is seen working behind the counter. The stall is decorated with red banners and has various ingredients and equipment visible.

Dessert Stall

A food stall with a large yellow sign featuring red Chinese characters. Below the sign, there are pictures of various desserts and their names in Chinese and English. The stall is equipped with cooking appliances, ingredients, and serving dishes. There are also promotional posters and a display case with food items. The stall appears to be in a hawker center or food court.

Dessert Stall

A woman sits on a chair in front of a food stall with a large yellow sign featuring red Chinese characters. The stall has a counter with various food items displayed in bowls and containers. Behind the counter, there are shelves with ingredients and kitchen equipment. The stall appears to be in an outdoor or semi-outdoor food court setting.

Dessert Stall

A food stall with a bright yellow sign featuring red Chinese characters and the number "02-224". Below the sign, a row of small bowls displays various desserts, each with a label and price. The stall is stocked with ingredients and equipment, including bags of white powder, pots, and containers. A person is visible working behind the counter.

Bowl of Food

A top-down view of a white bowl filled with a light brown liquid and a dark brown, almost black, substance in the center. The dark substance appears to be a thick paste or sauce, swirled into the lighter liquid. The bowl has a slightly irregular rim with some drips of the brown liquid. The background is a solid light blue surface.

Mung Bean Soup

A close-up shot of a bowl of mung bean soup with a red spoon. The soup is a light brown color and contains whole mung beans and some other solid ingredients. The bowl is white and sits on a textured placemat. The background shows a hint of text, possibly from a menu or signage, with the letters "s a" and "Eve" visible.

Dessert Bowls at a Food Stall

Two bowls of dessert are placed on a blue table in a food stall. The bowl in the foreground contains a dark, smooth dessert, likely black sesame paste. The bowl behind it holds a white, creamy dessert, possibly soy milk pudding or almond soup. In the background, people are seen ordering and eating at other stalls, with a bright yellow sign with Chinese characters above. The overall scene depicts a bustling hawker center or food court environment.

Food and Drink

A plate of food with red sauce and chopsticks, next to a cup of green iced beverage. A sign with cleaning instructions is visible in the background.

Sweet Soup with Tangyuan

A close-up shot of a white bowl filled with a dark, sweet soup. Four round, golden-brown tangyuan (glutinous rice balls) are submerged in the soup. A white spoon is partially visible on the right side of the bowl. The surface appears slightly reflective.

Peanut Paste

A bowl of smooth peanut paste with a red spoon inserted into it. The spoon has Chinese characters and the number 335 embossed on it. The bowl is placed on a light blue surface.

Bowl of Soup

A close-up shot of a white bowl filled with a light brown, savory soup. A white spoon is held above the bowl, scooping up some of the soup, which appears to contain small pieces of ingredients. The bowl has a textured, light brown band around its base. The surface the bowl is resting on is a light blue.

Dessert Bowls with Spoons

A close-up view of two white bowls filled with desserts, placed on a red tray. A red spoon is in each bowl. The bowl on the left contains a light brown, creamy dessert, possibly peanut paste or a similar confection. The bowl on the right holds a darker, possibly black, dessert. In the background, a long table is visible, with a woman working behind a counter. The setting appears to be a food stall or eatery.

Peanut Butter

A white spoon is lifting a dollop of smooth peanut butter from a white bowl. The peanut butter is a light brown color and has a creamy texture. The background is a solid light blue.

Dessert Bowls

Two bowls of dessert are shown on a tray. The bowl on the left contains a white liquid with a black, viscous substance swirled into it. The bowl on the right contains a greenish-brown liquid with visible grains and pieces of food. Red spoons are placed in each bowl. The tray has a textured surface and a patterned placemat underneath the bowls.

Red Bean Soup

A close-up shot of a bowl of red bean soup. The soup is a deep reddish-brown color and appears to have whole red beans mixed in. Bubbles are visible on the surface. In the background, a portion of a green and white paper with text and illustrations is visible, suggesting it might be a menu or promotional material.

Sweet Soup with Dumplings

A close-up shot of a spoon lifting a glutinous rice dumpling filled with a savory meat mixture from a bowl of dark, sweet soup. Several more dumplings are visible submerged in the soup. A blurred, colorful graphic is visible in the upper background.

Two Sauces on a Tray

Two small white bowls filled with sauces are placed on a brown tray. The bowl on the left contains a dark gray, thick sauce. The bowl on the right contains a lighter, creamy beige sauce. The tray has a patterned surface and a paper liner with text and graphics.

Dessert Bowls at a Food Stall

Three bowls of dessert are arranged on a red tray on a table. The bowl on the left contains a white, creamy dessert. The middle bowl holds a light brown, smooth dessert. The bowl on the right contains a dark brown dessert with visible beans or chunks. Red spoons are placed in each bowl. In the background, a food stall counter is visible with various containers, equipment, and a person working. The setting appears to be an indoor food court or hawker center.

Spoonful of White Dessert

A close-up shot shows a spoon lifting a creamy, white dessert from a bowl. The dessert appears smooth and thick, with a slightly glossy surface. Another bowl is partially visible in the background.

Dessert Bowl

A bowl of dessert with a spoon in it, placed on a light blue surface. In the background, there is a sign with instructions on cleaning up after a meal and a logo that says "Jalan Besar".

Black Sesame Soup

A bowl of white soup with a dark, thick swirl of black sesame paste in the center. The soup is served in a light-colored ceramic bowl. A patterned placemat is visible to the right of the bowl.

Black Sesame Soup

A white bowl filled with black sesame soup sits on a light blue table. A red spoon is placed in the soup.

Dessert Soups

Two bowls of dessert soup, one green with mung beans and a brown chunk, and the other a dark grey, possibly black sesame. Both are served with spoons. The bowls sit on a patterned placemat with text and icons.

Two Bowls of Dessert

Two pink bowls of dessert are shown against a blue background. Each bowl has a green spoon. The top bowl contains a white liquid with dark green swirls. The bottom bowl contains a thick, brown, grainy liquid.

Dessert Bowls

Five small white bowls filled with different dessert toppings are arranged on a brown tray. The bowls contain red bean paste, a light brown creamy substance, a white liquid, a light-colored chunky mixture, and a dark gray paste. A paper liner on the tray reads "Return your trays and crockery" and "Keep the table clean the next din".

Two-toned soup in a bowl

A white bowl filled with a soup that is divided into two distinct colors: a lighter, tan-colored soup and a darker, almost black soup. The two colors are swirled together, creating an abstract pattern. The bowl is placed on a light blue surface.

Sugarcane Drink with Food

A close-up shot of a clear plastic cup filled with a green, icy beverage, likely sugarcane juice, with a yellow straw. In the foreground, a white plate holds some food items and a pair of dark chopsticks. A sign with cartoon figures and text, including "Jalan Besar," is visible in the background. The timestamp 05/08/2023 13:51 is in the bottom right corner.

Mung Bean Soup

A close-up shot of mung bean soup in a clear plastic container. The soup is a light brown color with visible mung beans and shredded coconut.

Bowl of Black Bean Soup

A close-up overhead view of a bowl of dark, thick black bean soup. A white spoon rests in the soup, partially submerged. Bubbles are visible on the surface of the soup, indicating it is warm. The bowl is a light, peachy-orange color and appears to be made of plastic or melamine. The soup has a slightly grainy texture with visible whole black beans.

Desserts at a Food Stall

Two bowls of dessert are placed on a table in a food stall. The bowl in the foreground contains a dark, thick dessert, likely black sesame paste. The bowl in the background contains a lighter colored dessert, possibly almond or soy milk pudding. In the blurred background, people are seen ordering and eating, and a yellow sign with Chinese characters is visible above the stalls.

Dessert Bowls on Tray

Two white bowls of dessert are placed on a red tray on a table. The bowl in the foreground contains a dark, thick liquid with some solid pieces, and a red spoon is submerged in it. The bowl to the left contains a lighter colored, creamy dessert. In the background, a person is visible behind a counter in what appears to be a food stall or eatery. Tables and chairs are also visible, suggesting a dining area.

Dessert Spoons

A hand holds two red spoons over bowls of dessert. One spoon is filled with a thick, dark black sesame paste, while the other holds a lighter, milky-white dessert. In the background, a sign with the word "SAFE" and Chinese characters is visible, along with cartoon illustrations.

Food with Sauce

A plate of food, possibly dumplings or rice cakes, served with a side of red sauce. Chopsticks are placed on the plate. A green cup is visible in the background, along with signage that includes instructions to return trays and dispose of trash properly, and a logo for "Jalan Besar Town Council". The date and time stamp "05/08/2023 13:51" is visible in the lower right corner.

Black Sesame Paste

A close-up shot of a bowl filled with black sesame paste. The paste has a smooth, thick consistency with a slightly frothy surface. The bowl is white with a brown, burnt-like pattern on the exterior. A green placemat with some text is visible to the left of the bowl.

Gui Ling Gao Stall

A close-up view of a food stall counter, featuring a sign for Gui Ling Gao priced at $4.00. Below this, a newspaper clipping from Lianhe Wanbao with a five-star rating and an image of the dessert is displayed. Further down, a red banner with Chinese characters meaning "Full of Overflowing" is visible. To the right, there are framed photographs of people and a sign for "Er Gu Tang Shui" (Two Sisters Dessert Soup) associated with a public free clinic society. A red plastic crate with disposable cups and a metal pot is in the foreground.

Sweet Potato Dessert

A white bowl filled with a creamy, light-colored liquid, likely a dessert soup or milk-based drink. Several chunks of bright orange sweet potato are submerged in the liquid. The sweet potato pieces appear soft and slightly irregular in shape. The bowl is placed on a blue surface.

Tangyuan Dessert

A bowl of tangyuan (glutinous rice balls) in a sweet broth, served with a red spoon.

Shaved Ice Dessert

A close-up shot of a colorful shaved ice dessert in a clear plastic bowl, topped with brown syrup and hints of pink and green. A white plastic spoon is inserted into the dessert. Another similar dessert is visible in the background.

Desserts on a Tray

Two bowls of dessert, one white and one brown, sit on a red tray. Red spoons are in each bowl. The background shows a food stall or hawker center with tables and a counter.

Food Stall with Signage

A food stall with a bright yellow sign featuring Chinese characters. Below the sign, there are several small images of food items displayed. A person is working behind the counter, and various kitchen utensils and containers are visible. To the right, a "No Smoking" sign is prominently displayed on a tiled wall.

Dessert in a Container

A close-up overhead view of a light brown, creamy dessert in a clear plastic container. The dessert appears smooth with some small specks visible. A white paper liner is tucked around the rim of the container, and a clear plastic lid with a textured pattern is partially visible behind it. The container sits on a brown surface.

Desserts on a Tray

Two small plastic cups of dessert, each with a red spoon, are placed on a brown tray. The tray has a patterned liner with text that reads "Every diner deserves a" and instructions to "Clear your disposable crockery, tissues and wipes" and "Return your trays and crockery". One dessert appears to be a dark red bean soup, and the other is a lighter, greenish-brown soup.

Dessert and Noodles

A top-down view of a meal featuring a bowl of Tom Yum soup with shrimp, a plate of stir-fried noodles, and three small plastic containers filled with different colored pastes, each with a spoon. The pastes appear to be a light brown, a dark reddish-brown, and black. The bowl of soup has visible text that reads "NONG HUI HAINAN #02-101".

Black Sesame Soup

A bowl of black sesame soup with a red spoon resting in it. A menu or pamphlet is visible to the right of the bowl.

Hawker Food Stall

A busy hawker food stall with a person cooking in the background. There are many pots and pans, as well as stacks of containers and baskets of utensils. A sign indicates "Singapore Best Foods" and "Self Service".

Tong Shui Desserts Signage

A wall with the Tong Shui Desserts logo and a description of their offerings. The logo features Chinese characters and the text "TONG SHUI DESSERTS". Below the logo, a paragraph describes the business as specializing in over 50 types of hot and cold desserts, mentioning popular items like Hong Kong Mango Sago with Pomelo, Sesame Paste, Bo-Bo Cha Cha, and Almond Paste. A small menu or display of desserts is visible at the bottom left. A small sign with Chinese text and dates is on the right.

Storage Area with Sugar Bags and Electronics

A cluttered storage area with large bags of sugar, electronic devices, and various other items. A large white bag labeled "50 kg" and "PHOL SUGAR CORP., LTD." is prominent in the foreground. Various cables, a red basket filled with items, and a small stereo system are visible. A document from the Singapore Food Agency is also attached to the wall.

Er Gu Tang Shui Information Board

An information board about Er Gu Tang Shui, a dessert store founded in 1955. It features a photo of a man giving a thumbs up, the store's name in English and Chinese, opening hours, a history of the business, and a QR code for more information. The board also includes a small historical photo of a hawker stall.

Dessert Stall Signage

A bright yellow sign with red Chinese characters and English text below, displaying various dessert options with prices. The desserts include Sweet Glutinous Rice Balls with Ginger Soup, Gingko Nut Barley, Chou Cao Green Bean Soup, Almond Paste, Sesame Paste, Peanut Paste, Red Bean Paste, and Gui Ling Gao.

Dessert Bowls

Two white bowls of dessert sit on a brown tray. The bowl on the left contains a white creamy base topped with a thick black paste, possibly black sesame paste. A pink spoon rests in this bowl. The bowl on the right contains a light brown liquid, possibly a sweet soup, with a pink spoon in it. The spoon has green painted accents on its handle. A sign on the tray reads "Clear your disposable crockery, tissue wipes".

Newspaper clippings and photos on a wall

A collection of newspaper clippings and photographs are displayed on a wall. One clipping features a portrait of a man and text in Chinese. Another shows a group of people posing for a photo in what appears to be a shop. There are also images of currency and what looks like a menu or advertisement with prices. A cartoon character is also visible on one of the clippings.