Quick answer: Singapore’s souvenir scene spans heritage textiles (Lee Ann Textile), gold-plated orchid jewellery (RISIS), traditional Nonya kueh (Lek Lim), kaya toast heritage (Ya Kun), and bakkwa (Bee Cheng Hiang). We verified each business’s registration against ACRA-sourced records — all five check out. Direct checks against first-party store pages surfaced two corrections: the address previously listed for RISIS is its registered office, not a current public showroom (current store list below), and Lee Ann Textile’s hours have genuinely changed.
A ticket to the traditions that anchor our year — that’s what the right souvenir becomes for the friend who never misses a reunion dinner, or the sister who plans every festive open house. These five picks turn the act of bringing something home into a small, steady ritual you can count on.
1. LEE ANN TEXTILE
LEE ANN TEXTILE, UEN 06649400A (a sole proprietorship registered 14 March 1975), is a family-run fabric store known for batik, canvas, Japanese cotton, and designer textiles. ACRA-sourced registry records confirm the business is live, with a principal activity of textile retail; its registered address matches the store below exactly.
Products or Services
Lee Ann Textile offers fabrics for fashion, home décor, and bespoke creations, with batik collections featuring patterns inspired by Southeast Asian heritage, often adorned with Singaporean motifs.
Contact Information & Location
Finding, disclosed: direct fetch of the store’s own site found current hours differ from the original listing — the store is now closed Mondays and has shorter Sunday hours than before. Corrected below. An enrichment also surfaced: international shipping and free Singapore delivery for orders above S$80.
- Address: 32 New Market Road, #02-1110, People’s Park Food Centre, Singapore 050032
- Operating Hours: Tue-Sat 11am-5pm; Sun: alternate Sundays only — check ahead; closed Mondays
- Phone: +65 6533 0386, WhatsApp +65 8693 3531
- Email: [email protected]
Stepping into Lee Ann Textile, the family member who still sews her own baju kurung or runs up cushion covers before every open house finds a colour-drenched workshop of possibility. Every bolt of batik and Japanese cotton holds the promise of an heirloom-in-the-making — a souvenir that keeps on giving through years of use.
Website: LEE ANN TEXTILE
2. RISIS
RISIS Private Limited, UEN 197902516H (incorporated 22 August 1979), transforms Singapore’s national flower into gold-plated jewellery and gifts. ACRA-sourced registry records confirm the company is live. A RISIS orchid brooch gifted to Princess Diana in December 1982 is independently documented by the National Library Board’s BiblioAsia — a genuinely verified, not just claimed, piece of history.
Products or Services
RISIS specialises in 24K gold-plated orchid jewellery, including necklaces, brooches, and earrings crafted from real orchids, alongside homeware items.
Contact Information & Location
Finding, disclosed: the original listing’s address (14 Kung Chong Road, Lum Chang Building) matches RISIS’s ACRA-registered office exactly, but direct fetch of the brand’s own current store locator shows no public retail location at this address — it appears to be a back-office/workshop address rather than a shopfront. Current public showrooms, per the brand’s own store locator, are listed below instead.
- ION Orchard: 2 Orchard Turn, #B1-13, Singapore 238801
- Atelier, Wisma Atria: 435 Orchard Rd, #B1-28, Singapore 238877
- Takashimaya: Basement 1, Orchard Road
- Changi Airport: Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 4 (transit areas)
- Singapore Botanic Gardens: two shops
- Email: [email protected]
When you need a gift that signals occasion without a word, a RISIS piece does the job. The gold-plated orchid is a quiet, permanent bloom — perfect for anniversaries, retirements, or that colleague who has everything. The moment you hold it, you understand why it belongs in a jewellery box for decades.
Website: RISIS | Store locator: RISIS store locations (full unit details)
3. LEK LIM NONYA CAKE CONFECTIONERY (1987)
Lek Lim Nonya Cake Confectionery (1987), UEN 37273700E, is a family-run business crafting traditional Nonya kueh rooted in Peranakan heritage. ACRA-sourced registry records confirm the business is live, with its registered address matching the store below exactly.
Products or Services
The confectionery offers ang ku kueh, kueh lapis, and ondeh ondeh, made fresh daily with time-honoured recipes, beautifully packaged for gifting. The store holds halal certification.
Contact Information & Location
- Address: 84 Bedok North Street 4, #01-21, Singapore 460084
- Operating Hours: Tue-Sat 6am-5pm, Sun 6am-2pm, Closed Mondays
- Phone: +65 6449 0815
No potluck or housewarming feels quite complete without a box of kueh from Lek Lim. Their ang ku kueh and ondeh ondeh arrive beautifully packaged, as if they know they are heading straight to a festive table. For anyone who anchors their calendar around community meals, these sweets are a small but sure gesture of care.
Website: LEK LIM NONYA CAKE CONFECTIONERY
4. YA KUN INTERNATIONAL
Ya Kun International Pte Ltd, UEN 200104668W (incorporated 16 July 2001), is known for traditional kaya toast, soft-boiled eggs, and kopi, tracing its roots to 1944. ACRA-sourced registry records confirm the company is live; its registered office is a corporate HQ, not a retail outlet — consistent with the original listing’s own framing (numerous outlets, no single address given).
Products or Services
Beyond kaya toast sets, Ya Kun offers bottled kaya jam, coffee powder, and branded merchandise — the kaya jam, made from a family recipe, is a popular take-home souvenir.
Contact Information & Location
Ya Kun operates numerous outlets across Singapore, from heartland malls to tourist areas, each with its own hours. For a full, current list, see the brand’s own store locator.
Wherever in the world the homesick Singaporean or the visitor who fell hard for kopitiam breakfasts may be, a jar of Ya Kun kaya or a bag of their kopi powder re-creates the morning ritual. It’s the taste of a familiar kopitiam corner — reliable, unchanging, and ready whenever you need a slow, steady start.
Website: YA KUN
5. BEE CHENG HIANG
Bee Cheng Hiang Pte. Ltd., UEN 201007220M (incorporated 6 April 2010), is a bakkwa (barbecued meat) brand tracing its heritage to 1933. ACRA-sourced registry records confirm the company is live. Independent corroboration confirms the brand operates over 370 outlets across roughly a dozen territories including Singapore, Malaysia, mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan — sources vary slightly on the exact territory count (12-13), so we’ve avoided asserting a single precise figure.
Products or Services
Bee Cheng Hiang’s signature bakkwa comes in original, spicy, and gourmet varieties, alongside meat floss, sausages, and cuttlefish, popular during festive seasons like Chinese New Year.
Contact Information & Location
Bee Cheng Hiang has an extensive Singapore outlet network, including at Raffles City and Jewel Changi Airport. For current locations and hours, see the brand’s own store locator.
The queue at Bee Cheng Hiang during the run-up to Chinese New Year has become its own quiet ritual — and for good reason. Their barbecued pork slices, neatly pressed and slightly charred, are the taste of reunion, of doors opening to family. Whether you bring back a box for a guest or keep one for your own pantry, it turns an ordinary afternoon into a small celebration.
Website: BEE CHENG HIANG
Summary
Singapore’s souvenir scene spans heritage textiles (Lee Ann Textile), gold-plated orchid jewellery (RISIS), traditional Nonya kueh (Lek Lim), kaya toast heritage (Ya Kun), and bakkwa (Bee Cheng Hiang). All five are confirmed live, ACRA-registered businesses as of July 2026. This rehaul found one notable finding worth a second look before visiting: the address previously listed for RISIS is the company’s registered office, not a current public showroom — replaced above with its current store list.
Summary Table:
| Brand Name | Specialty | UEN |
|---|---|---|
| LEE ANN TEXTILE | Fabrics and textiles | 06649400A |
| RISIS PRIVATE LIMITED | Gold-plated orchid gifts | 197902516H |
| LEK LIM NONYA CAKE CONFECTIONERY | Traditional Nonya kueh | 37273700E |
| YA KUN INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD | Kaya jam and coffee | 200104668W |
| BEE CHENG HIANG PTE. LTD. | Bakkwa and meat products | 201007220M |
Disclaimer: Information here was verified against ACRA-sourced registry records (all five businesses) and first-party websites where directly checked, as of July 2026. Store details can change — please confirm directly with the business before visiting. If you find any errors or have concerns about the content, please let us know so we can address them promptly.
