Keong Saik Bakery – Singapore Food Review – YSK

Keong Saik signature burnt cheesecakes have garnered lots of good reviews and many people raved about how good their burnt cheesecake is!

According to Keong Saik, “this cheesecake is made with 4 types of cheeses in perfect harmony to give a firm yet creamy texture”

The first time I ate it, it was when my colleague bought it to office to share it with me. It was soooo good. The cheesecake was creamy, cheesy and also melts in the mouth. It looks like it was almost melting in the center, and it looks more runny than most cheesecakes. The slightly burnt crust on top offers a slightly smoky additional taste to the creamy cheesecake.

From then on, I was hooked on to it, and I kept thinking about it and bugging Kayden to bring me back to try it!

This time, we went on a weekday, just after lunch time. The bakery was close of in-store dining, and we have to do takeaway.

The cheesecake was cheesy and creamy. Additionally, this two-faced burnt cheesecake features the original cheesecake on top, and matcha cheesecake below, which I think it a great combination! The sweetness from the original cheesecake on top would neutralise with the slight matcha bitterness, making it a perfect combination! This is also coupled with a slightly ‘smoky’ aroma from the burnt skin on top.

Although it still tastes creamy, cheesy and slightly melty, something felt off. It doesn’t feel as creamy, doesn’t feel as cheesy and definitely doesn’t melt-in-the-mouth as much as I tried it for the first time. And while I was writing up this review, I was looking up the pictures from other people online, and I noticed the differences, with others, and also with the one my colleague got for us to share.

Apparently, the cheesecake looks less runny/melty as compared to the previous times. It definitely looks firmer and more like ‘overcooked’ as compared to the others. I think that might have contributed to its less creaminess and melty texture. So do take note when you order, that this might be a factor that affects how good your cheesecake would be.

Next, we tried the MSW burnt cheesecake (cause it sounds like a good one for someone who likes durian right?)
But I think… we don’t really fancy this.

The durian coupled with the cheesecake just make it tastes like a … salty durian? Additionally, the cheese taste has overpowered the durian taste, and altered the taste of the durian. This makes it hard to taste the quality of the durian, which is a pity since they claim to use MSW.

Overall, it is a pretty disappointing creation, combining both durian and cheesecake. I think it would have been better if the durian taste is stronger, and if they put in more durian in it. They would also need to make the two strong-tasting items smoothly blend in together. I think that would be a lot better

As a small cafe/bakery, there isn’t much service to expect.
I also wouldn’t expect their service to be top-notch, but I don’t think they are good too. They are decent, but not too friendly nor helpful.

When we first went to the cafe/bakery, we were quite confused when we entered, cause we weren’t sure if we were supposed to sit down, or order first. So while we looked confused, the staff looked at us, but just ignored our confusion. While for some other cafes/bakeries, they would kind of guide you if you look confused, telling you to pick a seat then pick your pastries as you require.

I feel like they might be so popular that they expect you to know what you are supposed to do, that even when you looked confused and like a first-timer, they just ignore you and do not offer any help.

Keong Saik Bakery
41 Keong Saik Rd., Singapore 089146

Opening hours:Mon: 7:30am – 5:30pmTues-Fri: 7:30am – 8pm

Sat-Sun: 8am – 8pm