Sunli Layer Cake
Sunli Layer Cake is a beloved local institution in Batam, famous for their handcrafted traditional Indonesian kue lapis (layer cake). Each cake is made with traditional recipes passed down through generations, using premium ingredients to achieve the characteristic rich flavor and beautiful layered appearance. Visitors often buy boxes to take home as souvenirs — the kue lapis here is considered among the best in the Riau Islands.
Also known locally as Kue Lapis Sunli Batam. Last updated September 7, 2026.
Why Sunli is a standard Batam souvenir stop
Sunli, sometimes written Sun Li, is one of Batam's best-known makers of kue lapis legit — the dense, buttery Indonesian layer cake baked one thin layer at a time under a grill. Making a single cake can take hours, which is part of why it is treated as a premium gift.
The brand runs several outlets around Batam and is a fixture on food and souvenir tours because the cake travels well and is prized as an oleh-oleh, the edible gift Indonesians bring home from a trip, to carry back to Singapore or Malaysia.
What to buy
Alongside classic lapis legit, Sunli sells prune, cheese, and chocolate variants, layer cake rolls, nastar pineapple tarts, and other Indonesian-Chinese pastries. Staff will box and wrap cakes for travel.
Lapis legit generally keeps for one to two weeks at room temperature and longer refrigerated. Prices sit well below Singapore bakery equivalents for a comparable cake, which is a large part of the appeal for weekend visitors.
Getting there and combining your trip
The most-visited branch is in the Nagoya area, a few minutes from the main hotel cluster and Nagoya Hill mall, so it slots easily into a shopping or food afternoon.
Many visitors pair it with 70 Fahrenheit Koffie for beans and a seafood dinner at Kopak Jaya. Allow 15 to 20 minutes — it is a buy-and-go stop rather than a sit-down café. Singapore dollars and cards are usually accepted.
Highlights
- →Authentic handcrafted Indonesian layer cake
- →Great souvenir to bring back from Batam
- →Variety of flavors including pandan and chocolate
- →Traditional recipes using premium ingredients
- →Popular with local and international visitors
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the layer cake keep?
Around one to two weeks at room temperature, and longer if refrigerated. Staff pack it for travel.
Can I bring the cake on the ferry to Singapore?
Yes. Sealed commercial baked goods are fine to carry on the Batam–Singapore ferry.
Do they accept Singapore dollars or cards?
Usually yes, both. Rates for SGD cash vary, so a card can be simpler.
Which outlet should tourists visit?
The Nagoya-area branch is the most convenient, close to the main hotels and Nagoya Hill mall.
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