Ong pohmoi
I used to really like their local desserts, but their standards have dropped from good to bad. The Bo Bo Cha Cha tasted horrible and was extremely watery—more like coconut …
Location: 101 Upper Cross Street #02-58, People's Park Centre, 058357
Floor 2 · People's Park Centre
Traditional Chinese dessert stall at People's Park Centre, serving tau suan and cheng teng.
Traditional Chinese dessert stall at People's Park Centre, serving tau suan and cheng teng.
Tong Shui Desserts at People's Park Centre specialises in traditional Chinese tong sui, offering a concise menu of time-honoured sweet soups such as tau suan (mung bean soup with fried dough fritters), cheng teng (clear barley and lotus seed soup) and red bean paste. The stall operates on a cash-only basis, a quirk that has not deterred the steady stream of regulars who appreciate its no-frills authenticity. Portions are generous and prices are modest, staying true to the spirit of old-school dessert stalls. Tong Shui Desserts is a quiet constant in a neighbourhood that has seen much change, preserving recipes that taste of another era.Based on 392 Google reviews
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Ong pohmoi
I used to really like their local desserts, but their standards have dropped from good to bad. The Bo Bo Cha Cha tasted horrible and was extremely watery—more like coconut …
Jason Tan
Hiding in a corner of People Park Centre near the over head bridge that connect you over to Chinatown Point, you will find this desert shop occupied two units and all tables are full with customers waiting for a empty table. We order cold …
Alice Chang
Staying at Furama City Center and came upon this godsend of Asian desserts. Take bridge south to People’s Park and go down 1/2 level of stairs. Flavors are authentic and not overly sweet. Refreshing cold flavors on a hot day!
Jon Wan
Tong Shui is a general term for any sweet soup served as a dessert typically at the end of a meal in Chinese. This place has hot and iced desserts. Comfortable seating. Payment in cash
SPNH
Very good Chinese dessert on the 2nd floor, not easy to find. Could be crowded with the locals, tables are next to each other and very busy. Service is quick and pay in cash only.
Tong Shui Desserts
Tong Shui Desserts Shop Front
A storefront sign with wooden paneling displays the name 'TONG SHUI DESSERTS' in black lettering alongside a red square logo containing Chinese characters. Below the main sign, a smaller sign reads 'Cashier Here'. The ceiling above reflects ambient light and faintly shows other signage. A promotional poster is partially visible inside the shop window.
Tong Shui Desserts Shop Front
The storefront features a sign with "TONG SHUI DESSERTS" in English and Chinese characters above the entrance. The sign includes the tagline "The finest choice of mouth watering desserts." A staff member is visible behind the counter inside, and customers are seated at tables. To the right, there's an adjacent business offering deep tissue treatments. The shop has a roll-up shutter to the left.
Bowl of dark beverage
A white ceramic bowl filled with a dark, textured liquid sits on a saucer. The background shows a wooden surface with scattered light-colored objects, possibly nuts or seeds, and part of another blurred object to the left.
Ice dessert in glass bowl
A clear glass bowl filled with shaved ice topped with black jelly cubes and white lychee balls. A spoon is inserted into the dessert. The setting appears to be indoors at a dining area with blurred background showing chairs and patrons.
Tong Shui Desserts
A bowl of red-colored dessert with ingredients like lotus seeds, beans, and fruit pieces served in a white ceramic bowl on a patterned cloth. A glass jar filled with lotus seeds is placed behind the bowl. The setting includes a spoon and a saucer, suggesting a food presentation.
Tong Shui Desserts storefront interior
Interior view of a dessert shop with customers seated at tables, staff behind counter, and promotional wall art featuring desserts. Signage above reads 'TONG SHUI DESSERTS' and 'The finest choice of mouth watering desserts'. Menu boards on either side display images of dishes. The floor has red stripes, and the lighting is bright overhead.
Bowl of Tangyuan in Brown Sugar Syrup
A white ceramic bowl containing four round glutinous rice balls submerged in amber-colored syrup, with a white spoon resting inside the bowl.
Ice dessert in glass bowl
A close-up shot of a dessert with shaved ice, translucent jelly pieces, brown syrupy topping, two white spherical toppings, and a green lime wedge on top. A spoon is partially inserted into the bowl. The background is blurred, suggesting an indoor setting.
Tong Shui Desserts Interior
Interior view of a dessert shop with staff wearing masks working behind the counter. The sign above reads 'TONG SHUI DESSERTS' in English and Chinese characters. Business hours are posted: Mon-Sun 11:00AM-8:30PM. Counter has bowls, utensils, and kitchen equipment visible. A promotional poster is on the right wall.
Tong Shui Desserts Interior
Interior of a dessert shop with customers seated at tables, some using phones or eating. A large wall mural promotes 'Enjoy the finest quality of mouth-watering' desserts. Signage above counter reads 'TONG SHUI DESSERTS'. Customers are in casual attire; one woman holds a branded bag. Ambience is busy and bright with ceiling lights.
Tong Shui Desserts Shop Front
Interior view of a dessert stall with signage reading 'TONG SHUI DESSERTS' and Chinese characters '糖水'. A large printed menu board stands outside the counter area. The shop has white tables and black stools, with a cashier station inside. Red buckets are on a stand nearby.
Bowl of soup with dark swirls
A white ceramic bowl filled with a light brown liquid, possibly a type of soup or broth, containing dark, swirling patterns on the surface. The bowl rests on a matching white saucer on a light-colored countertop. A person's arm is partially visible in the background.
Desserts on Table
Two dishes served on a marble countertop: one is shaved ice with yellow syrup in a clear glass bowl, the other is a white creamy dessert topped with dark sauce in a white ceramic bowl.
Hand holding dessert bowl
A close-up shot of a person holding a clear glass bowl containing a dessert with green jelly-like strands, red beans in syrup, white ice cream or frozen topping, and some yellow egg-based component. A person wearing a maroon button-up shirt is partially visible in the background.
Bowl of Sweet Soup with Tapioca and Egg Yolks
A white bowl containing a creamy soup with yellow egg yolks and translucent tapioca pieces, placed on a matching saucer. Scattered around are dried ingredients including small grains in a spoon and golden flakes on a textured gray cloth background.
Tong Shui Desserts Shop Interior
Interior view of a dessert stall with customers seated at tables, staff attending to orders, and promotional posters on the wall. The shop has a tiled floor, reflective ceiling, and an 'EXIT' sign above. A menu board is displayed but not fully legible.
Hand squeezing lime over dessert
A close-up shot of a hand holding a green lime above a bowl containing shaved ice, translucent jelly-like spheres, amber-colored syrupy topping, and a spoon resting in the bowl.
Tong Shui Dessert Shop Interior
Interior view of a dessert shop with customers seated at tables, staff working behind counter, promotional posters on walls, and a menu board on an easel to the left. The shop sign reads 'TONG SHUI DESSERT' above entrance. No menu is clearly readable in full detail.
Bowl of Soup
A white bowl containing a creamy soup with chunks of orange fruit and white pieces, possibly tapioca or meatballs, resting on a saucer with a white spoon inside. The background is a light-colored marble surface.
Tong Shui Desserts Product Display
A bowl of light pink dessert soup garnished with yellow seeds sits on a white saucer with a matching spoon. The setting includes a textured gray cloth napkin and scattered dried flower petals in the background. A logo reading 'TONG SHUI DESSERTS' is displayed in the top right corner, alongside Chinese characters '糖水'. The overall presentation suggests a branded dessert product.
Ice cream dessert in glass bowl
A close-up shot of a dessert served in a clear glass bowl with a spoon inserted. The dish contains green noodles, shaved ice, red bean paste, a dollop of creamy topping, and syrup drizzle. The background is blurred, showing an indoor setting on a white table.
Mango Ice Cream Dessert
A scoop of vanilla ice cream atop a bed of shaved ice with diced mango pieces, served in a black bowl on a white surface. A spoon rests in the dessert.
Tabletop Food Items
A white table holds a bowl of brown broth with four round dumplings, a small white bowl of white soup with a spoon, and a tall glass of yellow drink topped with ice and a purple straw. The setting appears to be indoors at a dining area.
Tong Shui Desserts Interior
Interior view of a dessert shop with staff behind counter, red lantern hanging from ceiling, business hours sign (11:00AM-8:30PM), promotional posters including 'Singapore Best Foods 2024', and various printed materials on walls.
Ice cream dessert
A close-up shot of a shaved ice dessert in a clear glass bowl topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a caramel-like sauce. The base has pink and white shaved ice layers. Two people are partially visible in the background holding the bowl.
Table of Desserts
A table with four bowls of desserts: fried dough in sweet broth, shaved ice with syrup, red bean soup with dates, and tea with golden eggs. A QR code for ordering is on the table.
Bowl of Soup with Dumplings
A white ceramic bowl filled with amber-colored broth containing four round dumplings or eggs, placed on a matching saucer. The setting includes a woven mat in the background with small decorative elements like dried flowers and beads. The lighting is warm, highlighting the glossy surface of the soup and the smooth texture of the bowl.
Dessert dishes on table
Two dessert servings: a glass bowl with layered ice cream topped with red beans, green slices, and yellow topping; a white bowl containing dark soup with two white spheres floating in it. A QR code card rests on the table beside them. The setting appears to be an indoor dining area with tiled flooring and partial view of a person seated behind the dishes.
Close-up of dessert bowl
A white ceramic bowl containing a creamy dessert with orange chunks and a large white dumpling-like piece, served with a white spoon. In the background, a blurred table surface holds a printed menu or catalog and an orange object. The setting appears to be indoors at a dining establishment.
Raspberry Dessert in Bowl
A white bowl containing a dessert with red fruit pieces mixed with white shaved ice or snow, topped with a drizzle of dark sauce. A white spoon rests inside the bowl. The bowl sits on a light-colored wooden table surface.
Bowl of Soup with Goji Berries and Tapioca
A white ceramic bowl filled with a light-colored soup containing red goji berries and translucent tapioca pearls. The bowl rests on a matching saucer atop a textured gray surface. Scattered around the bowl are additional dried ingredients, including what appears to be shredded cabbage or similar vegetable and more goji berries. The lighting is bright, highlighting the glossy texture of the soup components.
Two bowls of dessert
Two white ceramic bowls on saucers containing a light brown liquid with dark sauce drizzled across the surface and two white spherical dumplings floating in each bowl. The bowls are placed on a light-colored countertop or table.
Bowl of Soup with Tapioca and Beans
A white bowl filled with a clear broth containing translucent tapioca pearls and round yellow beans, placed on a bamboo mat with additional whole beans in the background.
Bowl of Sweet Soup
A white bowl filled with a translucent brown liquid containing red dates and other ingredients, resting on a white saucer. A white spoon is in the bowl. In the background, a person's hands are visible near a smartphone and a glass container. The setting appears to be an indoor dining area with a white table.
Peanut Soup in White Bowl
A white ceramic bowl filled with peanut soup sits on a matching saucer. The soup contains whole peanuts suspended in a translucent amber broth. A spoon rests beside the bowl on the saucer. The background is out of focus, suggesting an indoor dining setting.
Bowl of dark soup with cream swirl
A close-up shot of a white bowl containing a dark, thick soup or porridge topped with a spiral of white cream. The bowl rests on a matching saucer. In the upper left corner, part of a red object, possibly a flower or garnish, is visible against a dark background.
Ice dessert with red cherries
A glass bowl containing shaved ice topped with glossy red cherries, placed on a light-colored countertop. A spoon rests in the bowl. The background is blurred but shows indoor lighting and indistinct objects.
Bowl of Black Bean Soup
A clear plastic bowl containing dark brown black bean soup with a white spoon resting inside. The bowl sits on a light-colored surface, possibly a table or counter, with blurred background elements including water bottles and plastic wrap.
Ice cream dessert
A close-up shot of a dessert in a clear glass bowl with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. The base appears to be shaved ice or snow ice mixed with pink and yellow toppings, possibly corn and caramel sauce. A spoon rests inside the bowl. The background shows a blue cloth or napkin and a white surface.
Bowl of Dessert
A close-up shot of a dessert in a clear glass bowl containing shaved ice, red beans, green jelly noodles, and a drizzle of syrup with a spoon resting inside.
Bowl of soup with spoon
A close-up shot of a white ceramic bowl containing a light-colored broth with small yellow spheres floating in it. A white ceramic spoon is lifted from the bowl, holding some of the broth. The bowl rests on a matching saucer on a plain white surface. In the background, another blurred dish is partially visible.
Tong Shui Desserts Shop Interior
Interior view of a dessert shop with customers seated at tables, staff working behind counter, promotional posters on walls, and an 'EXIT' sign overhead. The shop features bright lighting, tiled floors, and a display shelf with food items.
Food Dessert Bowl
Two glass bowls containing dessert; foreground bowl has green noodles, dark beans, white cream topping, and a spoon; background bowl contains snow-like ice cream with a spoon. A watermark 'P_travel_foodie INSTAGRAM' is present at the bottom right.
Food in Glass Bowl
A clear glass bowl filled with a translucent orange gelatin dessert, garnished with ice cubes and a slice of lime. The bowl rests on an ornate golden tablecloth with embroidered patterns. The lighting is warm and highlights the glossy texture of the dessert.
Ice dessert in glass bowl
A close-up shot of a colorful ice dessert served in a clear glass bowl with a spoon resting inside. The dessert contains red fruit pieces, white tapioca pearls, green kiwi slices, black seeds, and a lime wedge on top. A person wearing a light-colored shirt is partially visible in the background.
Cold beverage with ice and garnish
A tall glass containing a light-colored drink with ice cubes and spherical garnishes, served with a black straw. The glass rests on a textured surface surrounded by scattered dried flowers and small decorative elements.
Mango Dessert in Glass Bowl
A clear glass bowl filled with cubed yellow mango pieces submerged in a translucent orange liquid, resting on a textured beige surface.
Dessert dishes at a café
Two dessert dishes on a table: one is a bowl of sweet soup with fried dough pieces, the other is a glass bowl of shaved ice with gelatin cubes, lime, and cream. A spoon is scooping from the shaved ice dish. A person's arm with a gold bracelet is partially visible in the background. A QR code card rests on the table.
Urban Green Building with Advertisements
A modern building covered in greenery stands beside a road with traffic barriers. A large billboard on the right displays 'GAME ON HERE' with an image of a pink balloon. The sky is blue with scattered clouds. No shop front or menu is visible.
Tong Shui Desserts storefront interior view
Interior of a dessert shop with customers seated at tables, staff working behind counter, promotional posters on walls featuring desserts and slogans like 'Enjoy the quality of mouth-watering desserts'. Signage above reads 'TONG SHUI DESSERT' and 'The finest choice of mouth watering desserts'. Tables and stools are black plastic; floor is tiled in light beige. No menu board or printed material clearly visible.
Restaurant Interior
Close-up of a table with two dishes: a dark beverage in a white bowl and a dessert in a glass bowl with whipped topping. Background shows blurred patrons seated at tables in a brightly lit indoor setting. No signage or exterior elements are visible.
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