S Wun
Feb 2026: friendly stall owner who patiently introduced her snacks to us including the prices of the items. Everything is hand made. Old stall established years ago.
Location: 335 Smith St, #02-78, Singapore 050335
Chinatown Complex
Chinatown stall famed for handmade sachima, a traditional Chinese egg pastry bound with malt sugar.
Chinatown stall famed for handmade sachima, a traditional Chinese egg pastry bound with malt sugar.
Pan Ji Cooked Food is a heritage hawker stall at Chinatown Complex Food Centre, renowned as one of the last remaining stalls in Singapore that still makes sachima (also known as sar kay mah) entirely by hand. Run by Mr Poon since 1983, the stall produces this traditional Chinese egg pastry through a labour-intensive process: dough is kneaded, cut into strips, deep-fried until golden, then bound together with malt sugar and coated in a fragrant glaze. The result is a crispy, sweet, chewy treat that has drawn comparisons to Rice Krispies squares but carries a depth of flavour and nostalgia that only handmade craftsmanship can deliver. Pan Ji also sells other traditional fried dough snacks, but the sachima remains its signature and its claim to fame. The stall has been featured in local media and food guides, with many Singaporeans regarding it as a custodian of a vanishing culinary art. For those who grew up eating sachima, a visit to Pan Ji is a trip down memory lane; for younger generations, it offers a rare taste of a disappearing tradition.Based on 83 Google reviews
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S Wun
Feb 2026: friendly stall owner who patiently introduced her snacks to us including the prices of the items. Everything is hand made. Old stall established years ago.
edtayjb
This stall at Chinatown Complex Food Centre is IMO famous for its traditional old-school Cantonese bakes - and there is about half a dozen different types offered here. Whilst I know of this stall to be famous for its "sakema" - an old …
June Tan
I've loved Pan Ji's sakima since I've known they existed. I used to frequent this stall when it was possible for me to come in the daytime. But whenever I can, I make the effort to go all the way there to the innards of Chinatown Food …
Lauren EM
Love to patronise this stall by uncle’s handmade 刹骑马. This stall has a long history. The cny goodies they sell are as tasty, never fail to keep their customers coming back for more.
L Chan
A rare stall still making handmade sak kei ma (殺騎馬) & xiao kou zao (笑口棗) the traditional way. The sak kei ma is golden, lightly crisp, gently chewy & nicely bound with maltose — not too sweet, not too sticky, just right. …
Pan Ji Cooked Food (潘记刹骑马)
Pan Ji Cooked Food
A food stall with a large sign that reads "PAN JI COOKED FOOD" in English and Chinese characters. The stall is filled with jars of food items, likely cookies or snacks, displayed on shelves and a counter. There are also shopping bags hanging and a trash can visible.
Pan Ji Cooked Food Stall
A stall with a prominent sign reading "PAN JI COOKED FOOD" in English and Chinese characters. The stall is filled with numerous jars and containers of cookies and snacks, neatly arranged on shelves and a counter. Two people are seated in the foreground, facing away from the camera, looking towards the stall.
Pan Ji Cooked Food
A food stall with a large sign that reads "PAN JI COOKED FOOD" in English and Chinese characters. The stall displays numerous jars of cookies and snacks on a metal counter in front of the entrance. The interior of the stall shows kitchen equipment and shelves.
Pan Ji Cooked Food
The exterior of a food stall with a sign that reads "PAN JI COOKED FOOD" in English and Chinese characters. Two packaged food items are held in the foreground. The stall has shelves stocked with various food items behind the counter.
Pan Ji Cooked Food
A person wearing a mask and a cap is taking a selfie in front of a food stall. The stall has a sign with Chinese characters and "PAN JI COOKED FOOD" written in English. Behind the person, staff members are visible preparing food. A bucket of Carlsberg beer bottles is on a table in the foreground.
Pan Ji Cooked Food Stall
A busy food stall with a long queue of customers. The stall has a prominent sign that reads "PAN JI COOKED FOOD" in English and Chinese characters. Jars of food items are displayed on shelves behind the counter. Red lanterns hang from the ceiling, adding a festive touch.
Pan Ji Cooked Food Stall
A food stall with a prominent sign displaying Chinese characters and "PAN JI COOKED FOOD" in English. The stall is stocked with various food items, and two people are visible, one seated at a table and another standing behind the counter.
Pan Ji Cooked Food Sign
A close-up shot of a sign for "PAN JI COOKED FOOD" with Chinese characters above. The sign is illuminated by fluorescent lights. Below the sign, a food stall or restaurant interior is visible, with stainless steel equipment and some printed materials on display.
Pan Ji Cooked Food Stall
A food stall with a prominent sign that reads "PAN JI COOKED FOOD" in English and Chinese characters. The stall displays numerous jars of cookies and snacks. Two women are standing in front of the stall, and a person is visible working behind the counter.
Pan Ji Cooked Food
A food stall with a green awning and a sign that reads "PAN JI COOKED FOOD" in English and Chinese characters. The stall displays various food items in plastic bags and trays. A person is visible in the background working in the kitchen area.
Pan Ji Cooked Food Stall
A view of a food stall with a sign that reads "PAN JI COOKED FOOD" in English and Chinese characters. To the right, another stall has a sign that reads "DA ZHONG HAO LIANG CHA". People are seen queuing and ordering food. The stall displays packaged food items.
Pan Ji Cooked Food
A food stall with a prominent sign that reads "PAN JI COOKED FOOD" in English and Chinese characters. The stall displays numerous jars of cookies and snacks on shelves. To the right, another stall has a sign that reads "DA ZHONG HAO LIANG" and a refrigerator stocked with drinks.
Man preparing food in a kitchen
A man wearing a white shirt and a face mask is preparing food in a kitchen. He is wearing gloves and is in the process of packaging a large block of food that appears to be made of nuts and puffed rice. There are several other blocks of the same food on a white cutting board in front of him. In the background, there is a stove with a wok, shelves with various items, and colorful plastic bags hanging.
Snack Bags in Yellow Bag
Several clear plastic bags filled with a crunchy, light-brown snack are packed inside a bright yellow reusable bag. The yellow bag has a red logo with a stylized bird or flame design printed on it. The snacks appear to be small, irregular pieces, possibly fried or baked.
Chef Frying Noodles
A person in a white shirt is cooking noodles in a large wok over a stove. The kitchen appears to be commercial, with stainless steel surfaces and green tiled walls.
Assortment of Cookies in Jars
A display of various cookies packaged in clear plastic jars with red lids. The jars are arranged on metal shelves and trays. Some jars contain round, golden-brown cookies, while others hold smaller, lighter-colored cookies. A red decorative box is also visible. In the background, there are shelves with more jars of cookies, a framed picture of a man, and kitchen equipment.
Chef Frying Noodles
A chef in a white t-shirt and dark pants is frying noodles in a large wok. He is using a slotted spoon to stir the noodles. To his left, there is a pile of raw noodles on a stainless steel counter. In the background, there are shelves with containers and a scale. The kitchen appears to be functional and busy.
Man preparing peanut brittle
A man wearing a white t-shirt and a face mask is preparing peanut brittle. He is standing behind a counter with large blocks of peanut brittle on a white cutting board. There are bags of snacks on a shelf above the counter, and several large metal containers are stored underneath. The background shows a food stall setting with various equipment and displays.
Confectionery being prepared
A large block of a peanut and cereal-based confection is being cut on a white cutting board. A spatula is used to cut the confection. Several plastic bags of the same confection are visible in the background, along with yellow plastic bags and a metal tray containing more of the confection. A bowl of coins and some folded cloths are also visible. Framed photographs are displayed on the wall behind the confection.
Sesame Seed Cookie Dipped in Coffee
A close-up shot shows a hand holding a small, round cookie covered in sesame seeds. The cookie has a bite taken out of it and is partially submerged in a white mug filled with coffee. The background is blurred, showing a tray with a spoon and another dish.
Pile of Fried Snacks
A large, overflowing pile of golden-brown, crispy fried snacks sits in a metal tray lined with brown paper. The snacks appear to be thin and irregularly shaped, with a crunchy texture. In the background, out-of-focus tables and chairs suggest a food court or hawker center setting.
Food item on table
A rectangular food item, possibly a cake or bread, is wrapped in clear plastic and placed on a red table. The food item has a crumbly, textured surface. In the background, there are other red tables and chairs, suggesting a dining area. A green sign with cartoon graphics and text in English and Chinese is visible on the table to the left.
Sweet Treat
A close-up, angled shot of a large, rectangular sweet treat. The treat appears to be made of crispy, golden-brown strands coated in a sticky syrup, giving it a textured, almost honeycomb-like appearance. The surface is slightly uneven, with some strands sticking out. The lighting highlights the glossy sheen of the syrup.
Sesame Seed Cookie
A close-up shot shows a hand holding a cookie coated in sesame seeds over a white mug. The cookie appears to be golden brown and slightly crumbly.
Baker preparing food
A baker, wearing a white t-shirt and pink shorts, is seen from behind, stirring a large pot of fried snacks with a long utensil. Shelves above are stocked with baking ingredients, including a tub of baking powder, and weighing scales. A sign on the left indicates "OUT OF STOCK" in English and Chinese.
Confectionery Preparation
A man wearing a face mask and gloves is preparing a large block of confectionery, possibly nougat or a similar sweet, by cutting it with a long knife. He is standing behind a counter in what appears to be a food stall or shop. In front of him, a woman in a pink top also wearing a mask is looking towards the counter. The stall is filled with jars of cookies and snacks, and a bag of tangerines is visible in the foreground. The background shows shelves stocked with more food items and some kitchen equipment.
Bag of Snacks
A hand holds a clear plastic bag filled with small, golden-brown, crunchy snacks. The bag is sealed with a red rubber band. The snacks appear to be pieces of fried dough or pastry, possibly coated in sugar or a glaze. The background is a dark wooden table.
Bread with meat floss
Two pieces of bread, likely a type of pastry, are wrapped in clear plastic and placed inside an orange plastic bag. The bread appears to be topped with a generous amount of shredded meat floss. A pink packet of tissues is visible to the left, and a black object, possibly a phone or a case, is on the right. The items are placed on a yellow surface, possibly a table.
Person holding a packaged food item in front of a food stall
A hand holds a clear plastic package containing a crunchy, crumbly food item. In the background, a food stall with a sign reading "PAN JI COOKED FOOD" is visible. A person is working behind the counter. A red plastic bag sits on a table to the left.
Cook preparing food
A man wearing a face mask and glasses is cooking in a commercial kitchen. He is standing in front of a large wok on a stove, stirring something with a long utensil. To his left, there is a large bowl filled with fried snacks. Various containers, scales, and bags are visible in the background.
Coffee and Sesame Balls
A cup of black coffee sits on a saucer next to a plastic bag filled with sesame seed-covered pastries. A green placemat with text is visible behind the coffee cup.
Confectionery Preparation
A man wearing a face mask and gloves is preparing a large block of peanut brittle or a similar confection. The block is covered in peanuts and has a cutting tool and a stack of dark rectangular items on top. In the background, there are scales, containers, and cooking equipment, suggesting a food preparation area. A brown paper bag is also visible.
Two Men Posing for a Selfie
Two men are posing for a selfie in what appears to be an indoor setting. The man on the left is smiling and wearing a grey hoodie. The man on the right is wearing a white shirt and has a light blue face mask hanging around his neck. In the background, there is a large industrial fan mounted on a green wall, fluorescent lighting, and white slatted partitions.
Snack Stall with Customers
A man in a white shirt and mask is preparing a large block of peanut brittle at a stall. Several customers, also wearing masks, are visible. The stall is filled with jars of cookies and snacks. A QR code for payment is displayed on the right.
Baking Ingredients and Equipment
A close-up view of a commercial kitchen setting. In the background, on a shelf, are two weighing scales and a large tub of baking powder with the website "PHOONHUAT.COM" visible. A person in a white shirt is partially visible on the left. In the foreground, a large metal tray filled with a golden, granular substance, possibly a baked good or ingredient, is on a stainless steel surface. A brown paper bag with black lettering is in the lower left corner.
Tea and Traditional Chinese Snack
A close-up shot shows a mug of tea with a tea bag, a square piece of a golden, crunchy snack on a white plate with a gold rim, and an open book featuring a traditional Chinese landscape painting and calligraphy. The book's title appears to be related to a series of masterpieces by Chinese painters, specifically mentioning Dong Qichang.
Assortment of Cookies in Jars
A display of various cookies packaged in clear plastic jars with red lids. The cookies appear to be traditional baked goods, some with intricate designs and others with a more simple, round shape. They are stacked on shelves, suggesting a retail or market setting. Some jars contain pineapple tarts, while others hold nut-based cookies and crispy, flower-shaped biscuits. In the background, more jars of cookies are visible, along with some tangerines on a shelf.
Pan Ji Cooked Food Stall Display
A display of various traditional Chinese snacks in plastic jars, with informational flyers and newspaper clippings. The flyers describe the history of the stall and its founder, Pan Ji Cooked Food. Newspaper clippings show images related to food preparation and prices.
Snack Stall with Honey Crackers and Other Treats
A stall displays various snacks, including bags of honey crackers and other fried items. A woman in a pink shirt and mask stands behind the counter. A menu board lists prices for honey crackers in different sizes, honey twists, sesame egg split, and fried fritters.
Man cutting a large block of peanut brittle
A man wearing a face mask and gloves is cutting a large, rectangular block of peanut brittle with a large knife. He is standing behind a counter filled with jars of snacks. To the left, a person is using a calculator. In the background, there are shelves stocked with more jars of snacks, and some framed pictures and newspapers are displayed on a glass cabinet.
Sweet Snacks
A close-up shot of several individually wrapped sweet snacks, possibly nougat or brittle, arranged in rows on a metal tray. The snacks are golden brown and appear to be made with nuts and crispy ingredients. In the background, more snacks and some shopping bags are visible.
Food Stall with Snacks and Cook
A food stall displays trays of packaged snacks, possibly peanut brittle, in the foreground. Behind the counter, a person is cooking, and various ingredients and kitchen equipment are visible. A menu board with prices for traditional snacks is also displayed.
Snack Bars
A display of numerous individually wrapped snack bars, likely confections, are arranged on a metal tray. The bars appear to be made of puffed grains and nuts bound together. Several people are visible in the background, suggesting a market or shop setting.
Pan Ji Cooked Food Information Board
A sign detailing the history and offerings of Pan Ji Cooked Food stall. It features a photo of the proprietor preparing food, opening hours, a description of the stall's heritage and specialties like sachima, Dan San, and Xiao Kou Zao. It also includes a QR code for more information and a map of My Chinatown Complex Self-Guided Trails.
Confectionery Preparation
A man wearing a face mask and gloves is preparing a large block of confectionery, likely peanut brittle or a similar sweet treat. He is using a metal tool to cut or shape the confection. In the background, there are scales, containers, and trays of the same confection. Red rubber bands are neatly arranged in the foreground.
Food preparation
A person in a white shirt and pink pants is preparing food in a kitchen. A large tray filled with fried snacks is in the foreground. In the background, there is a scale and a container labeled "RED MAN BAKING POWDER".
Person holding a packaged food item in a food court
A person's arm and hand are in the foreground, holding a rectangular package of food wrapped in clear plastic. In the background, a food court setting is visible with tables and chairs, some of which are marked with red and white tape. Several food stalls are also visible, with signage indicating 'PAN JI COOKED FOOD' and 'DA ZHONG'. People are seen at the stalls and seated at tables.
Snack Menu
A menu board displays various snacks with prices. The snacks include Honey Cracker (Big, Medium, Small), Honey Twists, Sesame Egg Split, and Fried Fritters. Bags of snacks are displayed in front of the menu.
Assortment of Cookies in Jars
A display of various cookies packaged in clear plastic jars with red lids. The jars are arranged on shelves and trays, showcasing different types of cookies, some appearing to be traditional baked goods. In the background, more jars of cookies and other food items are visible on shelves. A calendar and some bags are also present in the background.
Packaged Snacks
Several rectangular packages of a crunchy, golden-brown snack are visible, packed inside a bright yellow plastic bag. The snacks appear to be made of small, irregular pieces coated in a glaze or syrup. The bag is resting on a carpeted surface.
Peanut Brittle Preparation
A large slab of peanut brittle is displayed on a white surface, ready to be cut. A cleaver and a wooden cutting tool with multiple slats rest on top of the brittle. In the background, jars of snacks and a framed photograph are visible, along with kitchen equipment and bags of ingredients.
Man preparing food
A man wearing a face mask and a white shirt is preparing a large rectangular block of food that appears to be made of small, crunchy pieces coated in a glaze. He is cutting the block with a knife on a white cutting board. The background shows a commercial kitchen with stainless steel surfaces, shelves with containers, and a clock on the wall.
Cooked Food Stall with Snacks
A food stall with a sign reading "PAN JI COOKED FOOD" is visible in the background. Two people are seated at a table in front of the stall. In the foreground, two plastic-wrapped snacks are displayed on a green table. One snack appears to be round and covered in sesame seeds, while the other is a rectangular bar with a crunchy texture.
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