Bandung, as all locals and natives know, is condensed milk, plus syrup of roses, which turns it a delicate pink. A true delight to visitors and tourists who try Malay drinks for the first time, this is a beverage that’s a truly sweet and sophisticated way to cool off in the heat.
With a version in India made with milk and rose essence, this drink has seen a lot of twists and different varieties with the addition of Grass jelly, sodas and other additives. It’s also enjoyed with afternoon tea, sweets and other cakes and desserts. For a comprehensive guide to how to enjoy Bandung in all it’s different styles, read on.
1 Soy Milk Bandung @ Selegie Soya Bean
At vegetarian cafe Selegie Soya Bean in Bedok they serve a soya milk version, mixed with the roses.
Address: 247 Jln Kayu, Singapore 799471
Telephone number: +65 6758 5658
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2 Traditional Bandung @ Prata Wala
At Indian restaurant Prata Wala in Tampines Mall they make Bandung in the traditional way, making it probably the best Bandung in Singapore.
Address: 63 Jurong West Central 3, Jurong Point, Singapore 648331
Telephone number: +65 6795 2530
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3 Milk Flavor @ Mdm Yap’s Cafe
Casual Mdm Yap’s Cafe at Chinatown Point makes its milk flavoured with rose cordial syrup to go with a wide range of dishes.
Address: 133 New Bridge Road, 02-13, Lower Central, Chinatown, Singapore, 059413
Telephone number: 97634443
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4 Classic Bandung Recipe @ Samy’s Curry Restaurant
Samy’s Curry Restaurant does a classic recipe of rose milk to match its other classic Indian dishes.
Address: 25 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249670
Telephone number: +65 6472 2080
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5 Ice Bandung @ Grasso Coffee
Try Ice Bandung which has ice blended into the rose and milk mixture for a cool treat at Grasso Coffee.
Address: 1 Irving Pl, #01-27/28, The Commerze@Irving, Singapore 369546
Telephone number: +65 3151 5212
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6 Classic Recipe @ Ayam Bakar Ojolali
Ayam Bakar Ojolali has the classic drink which goes well with its Indian dishes.
Address: 304 Orchard Rd #03-43 and #03-39, Lucky Plaza, Singapore 238863
Telephone number: +65 6235 3597
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7 Bandung W/ Condensed Milk @ Tambuah Mas
Tambuah Mas has a frothy, whizzed, air finish to its recipe of condensed milk and rose syrup, giving the rose colour beverage a very delicate finish.
Address: 19 Tanglin Road, Tanglin Shopping Centre #04-10/13, Singapore 247909
Telephone number: +65 6733 3333
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8 Rose Bandung @ Putera Puteri Makan Place
Try the rose milk with a light lunch at Putera Puteri – their menu is one of the widest in Singapore.
Address: 14 Clementi Rd, Singapore 129741
Telephone number: +65 6774 3832
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9 Bandung @ Carvery Bistro Far East
At the Carvery Bistro they serve Western style dishes, which go really well with its 300ml size of this sweetest of Malay drinks.
Address: 430 Upper Changi Rd E, Singapore
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10 Rose Syrup @ JJ Thai Cuisine
The Rose Syrup can be mixed with soda at Thai restaurant JJ Thai Cuisine and it goes great with coconut dishes too!
Address: #01-10, 8 Jln Legundi, Singapore 759274
Telephone number: +65 6484 4110
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11 Thai Bandung @ Porn’s Thai Boat Noodee
Porn’s Noodee at Alexandra has a lovely light Thai menu, and a version of this Malay classic that is very popular.
Address: 809 French Road #01-43/44/45 Kitchener Complex Singapore 200809
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12 Bandung W/ Cupcake @ Shiberty Bakes
At Shiberty Bakes you can try your rose pink milk with a delicious cupcake. Lots of calories, lots of fun!
Address: 46 HDB Owen #01-277, Singapore
Telephone number: +65 9789 4635
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13 Iced Rose Tea @ First 25 Cafe
They serve Ice Rose tea and Green Apple Tea at the First 25 Cafe and they are refreshing and wonderfully cooling.
Address: 7 Hoe Chiang Rd, Singapore 089313
Telephone number: +65 6221 2565
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14 Bandung @ Wang Thai Kitchen
Wang Thai Kitchen has a sparkling Thai syrup of roses version which is light and good with Thai food.
Address: 92 Lor 4 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310092
Telephone number: +65 9181 9236
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Bandung drinks go with everything in Singapore
Whether you like yours creamy and frothy like a thick milk shake, or sparkling like a glass of pink champagne, it is the rose flavouring that makes this cooler so popular. Soothing pink, soothing scent, it’s a timeless classic. Try it different ways at different times of the day.
It might even work well with a shot of vodka for a pretty cocktail! Whatever you decide, rose is very flexible, and works with so many different dishes. Just alter the milk part to cream or soda, and this is the ultimate goes with everything beverage. Also making it at home is child’s play, just grab a bottle of syrup, some milk, and heaps if ice. Enjoy!
