Under the Radar: From serving World War II hero Lim Bo Seng to the modern Singaporean – How has Polar Puffs & Cakes evolved over the years? Its CEO weighs in

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong · Sep 18, 2023 · 22m

Today we’re going to bring you an inside look into one of the oldest bakeries in Singapore. Make a guess – you might have just passed by one of their outlets today! Back in 1926, Polar Puffs and Cakes, or the then Polar Cafe opened its first outlet on 51 High Street, where it was known for its Curry Puffs, ice-cream and chilled beverages. The cafe was more notably the go-to place for politicians, lawyers and businessmen due to its strategic location near the trading harbour. Among them – prominent Hokkien businessman Lim Bo Seng, according to the firm. Fast forward to the present, Polar has…