Food Places Tours & Trails

Popiah Story - an interactive learning journey for the timeless traveller

by Kway Guan Huat Popiah
4, 11, 18, 25 May • 10:00am

Unravel the delicious heritage of popiah in this interactive journey revealing how this humble spring roll represents a perfect example of living food heritage. Learn the techniques, ingredients, and cultural significance behind this beloved snack that continues to unite families through preparation rituals.

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Programme Details
Date: Sun, 10 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May
Time: 10am - 11am
Venue: Kway Guan Huat Joo Chiat Popiah (95 Joo Chiat Rd Singapore 427389)
Price: $10/pax

Popiah is a beloved Fujianese/Teochew-style fresh spring roll popular across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Taiwan. This thin, soft flatbread wrapped around a filling of cooked vegetables and meat represents a living food tradition that brings families together through shared preparation and enjoyment.
 
This interactive workshop explores the origins of popiah, the cultural significance of its ingredients, and the techniques that create the perfect wrap. Participants will learn about this culinary heritage before trying their hand at folding their own popiah—experiencing firsthand this delicious tradition.

Kway Guan Huat Popiah
Kway Guan Huat Joo Chiat Popiah, founded in 1938, is a living heritage treasure of Singapore. Situated in vibrant Joo Chiat, our third-generation family business preserves traditional methods of popiah-making—from handcrafting delicate popiah skins to preparing flavourful fillings. Committed to sharing cultural stories and tastes, we invite visitors to experience authentic culinary traditions at our historic shophouse.




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