Step into Dough Culture at Tampines Mall and you'll find yourself surrounded by the comforting aroma of freshly fried dough fritters. This local chain has been serving up traditional Asian snacks since 1994, inspired by the heritage recipes of street vendors who once hand-kneaded their dough daily.
Their signature "four heavenly kings" - crispy You Tiao, sweet Red Bean Buns, savory Salted Buns, and sesame-coated Butterfly Buns - draw regulars who pair these golden treats with morning coffee or afternoon tea. Beyond the classics, the bakery offers an impressive spread of hard-to-find traditional fritters including tapioca cakes with their distinctive pandan fragrance, curry puffs bursting with spiced potatoes, and sweet potato slices fried to perfection.
Located at B1-K16, this outlet keeps the tradition alive with freshly made sesame balls, carrot cakes, and spring rolls throughout the day. Whether you're grabbing a quick breakfast you tiao to dunk in your kopi, or picking up an assortment of afternoon snacks, Dough Culture delivers authentic flavors that remind many Singaporeans of simpler times.
Been wanting to try the You Tiao rojak so I pick up a set from Tampines Mall. The sauce is packed separately from the you tiao. The box is still warm when I open up but it gave out a very strong oily smell. First bite already can tell it have been either over fry or they did not change the oil regularly or the you tiao is not fresh. I had been a fan of their you tiao but notice the taste and size is not the same as before… wonder if they change recipe?!
Adelia Tan
7 May 2021 - takeaway during Post Circuit Breaker Phase 3. 1.5 stars.
Bought a dough fritter. Not very oily but not much flavour/taste to the fritter either. Too chewy. Also not cheap.
Staff was friendly but don't think I'll be back.
Geena Sim
Sharing my sweet potato fritter. I am amazed how thin they have managed to slice...no I mean shred the sweet potato because it is as thin as a pc of paper. Changi City Point Outlet.
ss24jr
Extremely horrible quality of food or fried food snacks. Their signature red bean snack has been severely compromised for quality of the ingredients. As seen from images, there's 30-50 % less red bean stuffing than it used to be. The bun is extremely chewy signalling that it has not been kneaded well enough. A true disappointment indeed to have patronized at Dough Culture. Do also note that their dough is not kneaded well enough and the end product becomes very chewy like a rubber. Prices have increased while quality of services and/or food items have massively plunged. There are better options available where local snacks and finger food are prepared wholesomely and with great flavor and quality.
Derrick Phang
There are many outlets from dough culture but the service standards here are the worst. The staff are unfriendly and impatient when we visited this outlet on the afternoon of 22 Jul 2022.
We had asked about the difference between their 3-in-1 and 2-in-1 cake, their staff simply answered that it is the ham, and proceeded to pack 2 of the 2-in-1 cake into the paper bag without asking what we wanted to order.
When we reiterated our question as we thought the cakes simply meant 2 for the price of 1, she simply brushed us off saying that she works here and knew what she was doing.
Simply an unpleasant experience buying from this outlet. Definitely not recommended.
Lucas Ljs89
I am very disappointed. I like your products very much, but your service really needs to be improved. When I went to make a purchase, I only had a 50dollar card without any card. There was an Indian boy at the cashier who had a very bad attitude. I paid, but you didn’t give me the money and you didn’t communicate well, so you spoke to me in a very bad manner. I’m very disappointed and won’t eat again next time.
Oliviaodele Lim
Paid $20 instead of $11, staff refuse to refund said is impossible. So LL have buy another $9, ask for receipt. She said is impossible to give me a receipt coz is my fault to pay extra. Have not experience such customer service staff like that. So better make sure she dont make mistake in her own life coz nothing is reversable
Shamelaa Thruvaluvan
Horrible service. Very slow
my disappointment regarding my recent visit to your shop. I ordered two yu tiao and was informed by the staff, Siti, that it would take about 10 minutes. However, after waiting for more than 10 minutes without any update, I became frustrated and decided to cancel my order.
I believe that the staff should prioritize customer orders effectively, and I would have appreciated if Siti had communicated with the kitchen to ensure my order was being prepared in a timely manner. Unfortunately, it felt like she was preoccupied with other tasks instead of attending to customer needs.
I value good service, and I hope you can provide feedback to your staff on the importance of prioritizing customer orders.
Positive Reviews
Iris Lim
Bought the porridge on15/7/24Mon at Tampines Mall. Tried and its nice but too bad the mock chicken seem so little, it would be nice if more.
Joemil Joe
Ethical sellers. Ordered 2 banana fritters even though I felt they looked a little small, but when I went home I was surprised they gave me 3 fritters to make up for the size. Good customer service!
Yanping Kee
staff were super friendly and courteous. goodjob! great selection of snacks
Afiq R
Excellent service , staff was polite .
denise fletcher
Fantastically soft, fluffy and fresh red bean and black sesame hum chim peng, and butterfly from this branch. Staff are also really polite and accommodating. Supposed to open at 9 a.m., but I was there at 8.30 a.m. and they were already filling the display case with freshly fried fritters and buns, and selling to customers! My favourite dough culture branch by far. Miles better than the Pasir Ris (White Sands) branch.
Jhay
Hashrol and alissa and one auntie staff they know how to handle customer and im very happy to buy everyday here
veggiexplorer
We are happy that it’s vegetarian! It’s the second time we buy foodie from there. My bf likes their veg porridge alot. Tasty! We feel that the staff are friendly.
We are particularly impressed by the lady staff who offer great service (at least, she is not the attitude kind). Her customer service makes us feel happier buying the products. Awesome lady! 🥳🤩
B B
Location is very ideal, in a mall and near escalator. Prepared daily and fresh,
Lean Wei Lin
friendly staffs, great variety of fritters. i love their 3-1 sweet cake!
Zar
Occationally ordered the porridge 2 set meal that came with soya bean drink. Like every other places, I noticed it entirely depends on day to day customer service. Sometimes it's great, other times it's worst like cow dung. It's always the employees and rotten work attitude.
The big picture is, sometimes I get a free bundle of youtiao that came with the set meal excluding the porridge itself and pieces of youtiao in separate plastics. I know some coffeeshop standard places will just give porridge and bit cuts of youtiao and that's it.
The food is splendid and is one of my FAVOURITE! Is deliciously cheap and porridge had the right quantity compared to every other shops out there that I had to do multiple orders just to either have more porridge or with youtiao together with a down side of separate delivery fee.
Keep up the good work guys!!!
Honey Belle Dionisio
Love the butterfly bun and salted bun! Always crispy on the outside and very soft inside. Very yummy, tasty and most of all very affordable.
Afiqah Ahmad
Naim is very friendly and jovial. He’s recommendations of the green bean cake was delicious! Thank you! And not forgetting Amanda, for frying our you tiao to perfection! Thank you again!
