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9 Must-Try Tong Sui Places In Klang Valley And What You Should Order

From longan tofu to fah sang wu, we've got you covered!

Cover image via LoL Soon Kee Desserts (Facebook) , Sik Thong Ba (Instagram) , 鸡公碗糖水 - 传统糖水 (Facebook)

1. Sik Thong Ba 食糖吧

Must-try: Eight Treasure Taufufah

Sik Thong Ba is a modern dessert bar in Cheras, serving all kinds of traditional and contemporary tong sui. You can get your usual favourites like longan tofu and ginger sweet potato, as well as unique desserts like matcha and black sesame shaved ice with toppings. Their signature Eight Treasure Taufufah comes with toppings like red beans, taro balls, golden pearls, and brown sugar.

Address:
36-1, Jalan Dataran Cheras 2,
Cheras Traders Centre Cheras Selangor MY,
Pekan Batu 9, 43200 Balakong

Operating hours:
12pm-11pm (Mon-Fri), 12pm-12am (Sat, Sun)

2. Tong Sui Kitchen

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Must-try: Red bean soup, bubur cha cha

Tong Sui Kitchen offers a variety of good ol' fashioned desserts with 古早味 (authentic taste). The prices are relatively affordable, and you won't go wrong with any of the desserts from the menu. Certain types of tong sui, like papaya pear snow fungus and gandum, are only available during the weekend.

Address:
29, Jalan SS 15/4E,
SS 15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours:
7am-10pm

3. Mama Dessert 老妈糖水

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Image via Mama Dessert

Must-try: Red date snow fungus peach gum

Mama Dessert brings back nostalgic childhood memories with their tong sui and familiar dishes like herbal chicken and their homemade luncheon meat. All the recipes are prepared by Chef Madam Tay, who has over 40 years of culinary experience, specialising in cooking traditional Chinese cuisine.

Address:
19, Jalan SS 21/56b,
Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours:
7.30am-7pm, closed on Sundays

Address:
Wisma Cosway, 1.76, 88, Jln Raja Chulan,
50200 Kuala Lumpur

Operating hours:
7am-7pm, closed on Sundays

4. Sea Park Dessert 糖水小吃

Must try: Gingko barley, spring rolls

Sea Park Dessert is tucked in an unassuming kopitiam in PJ. This place is usually frequented by locals who come for their afternoon tea break. Besides offering five different tong sui each day, they also serve economy fried bee hoon, yam cake, and other yummy treats.

Address:
Paramount Kopitiam, 50, Jalan 21/19,
Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours:
Around 1.30pm-9.30pm

5. Poon Gei Tong Shui Sei Ga 潘記糖水世家

Must-try: Gandum, peanut paste, black sesame paste

Poon Gei is a tong sui stall in Taman Muda, operated out of a three-wheel motorcycle cart. But don't be fooled by its humble setting, because it offers some of the best tong sui in town. The desserts here are prepared fresh every day, and customers rave about their smooth peanut paste and black sesame paste.

Address:
Jalan Bunga Mawar 2, Taman Muda,
56100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Operating hours:
10.30am-5.30pm, closed on Fridays

6. Hong Kee Dessert 洪記糖水

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Must-try: Sweet potato soup

Hong Kee Dessert offers over a dozen types of tong sui at SS17's market. From sweet potato soup and sea coconut, to snow fungus soup with pears, this stall satisfes any sweet tooth craving. Plus, you can even mix and match different types of tong sui to your liking.

Address:
Pasar Sentosa, Jalan 17/27,
Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Operating hours:
3.30pm-10.15pm

7. LoL Soon Kee Desserts 囉信记糖水甜品

Must-try: Mixed peanut and black sesame paste

LoL Soon Kee Desserts started off as a small shop at Plaza Prima Setapak, before expanding to multiple locations in Solaris Mont Kiara, SkyAvenue Genting Highlands, and more. They are known for their yummy traditional tong sui like peanut paste and black sesame paste, as well as unique offerings like mango pomelo sago and mini taro balls.

Address:
Plaza Prima Setapak, B-G-16,
Jalan Prima Setapak 5, Taman Setapak,
53300 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

Operating hours:
12.30pm-10pm

8. Yum Thong Sui

Must-try: Longan osmanthus jelly, longan tofu

Yum Thong Sui is a small tong sui shop you'll often find in malls like Sunway Pyramid and Jaya One. The desserts here are a refreshing treat no matter the time of day, and are best eaten cold. One of the special desserts is the longan osmanthus jelly, made with real osmanthus flowers and goji berries.

Address:
The School, Pop by, 72A, Jalan Universiti,
Jaya One, 46200 Petaling Jaya

Operating hours:
10am-10pm

Address:
F1.K2B, First Floor, Sunway Pyramid,
No.3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya

Operating hours:
10am-10pm

9. Chicken Bowl Dessert 鸡公碗糖水

Must-try: Bubur cha cha, gandum

Chicken Bowl Dessert
is one of the most popular tong sui places in Kajang. The restaurant is set in traditional Chinese decor, giving you a nostalgic feeling as you sip delicious desserts and munch on snacks. What's unique is that they also serve their tong sui in cute bowls with chicken illustrations.
 
Address:
9, Taman Selamat,
43000 Kajang, Selangor

Operating hours:
10.45am-7pm, closed on Mondays

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