Dona Manis Cake Shop

Everything about Katong Shopping Centre is dated, but as they say – old is gold, and this definitely applies to Dona Manis Cake Shop. It doesn't serve local desserts per se, but it has all the old-school vibes of traditional bakeries, and every bake is painstakingly handmade by husband and wife duo Mr Tan Keng Eng and Mdm Soh Tho Lang. Its most popular item is the banana pie ($3.50 per slice), often touted as the best in Singapore. The warm, sweet banana filling contrasts perfectly with the crumbly texture of the grated coconut topping, making it an instant hit. Don't miss out on its popular chocolate tarts ($6 for five) that are rich and set in a crumbly buttery pastry.