Singapore City Restaurants

Ya Kun Kaya Toast

#34 of 550 things to do in Singapore City

#722 of 21665 things to do in Asia

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Good for: atmosphere, food, Solo Travellers, service

  • Address
    • 18 China St 01-01 Far East Sq
  • Transport
    • Raffles Place
  • Phone
    • 6438 3638
  • Hours
    • 7.30am-7pm Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat & Sun

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Lonely Planet review for Ya Kun Kaya Toast

Though a large chain of Ya Kun outlets has spread across the island, this is by far the most atmospheric and the closest to the original. It’s packed with office workers during the week; try to get an inside table to watch the brusque staff in action. Polite they are not, but at least they won’t tell you to have a nice day, or ask if you want fries with that.

 

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    The breakfast that's close to the heart of Singaporeans

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    It has become one of the main stay when it comes to breakfast and even quick bites among the bustle and hustle of the modern society. A number of outlets have sprawled across the sunny island, and it all started out at this outlet.

    In particular, the China Street outlet has been around for decades. I have stayed in the area previously, and vividly remember my visits to this coffeeshop in the olden days. Till today, the stall has remained pretty much the same way as it is in the past.

    Ya Kun is famous for its Kaya Toast, together with a serving of half-boiled egg and coupled with a cup of traditional coffee (not the ones from Starbucks or Coffee Bean). The good old method to drink the coffee is to pour it into the cup saucer. The older generation argues that with a larger surface area, the coffee will cool itself quicker for easier consumption. The egg is best consumed with condiments, namely pepper and black soy sauce.

    You might think this outlet is the same as its other outlets, but let me fill you in on this. Till date, this stall preserves its handmade approach in making its Kaya jam for its toast, which is different from the machine-made Kaya in the franchises. The handmade Kaya jam produces a much fragrant and smooth taste that complements the perfectly toasted bread.

    So the next time you travel to Singapore, be sure to mark this as one of the stops as it truly showcase the original and authentic breakfast lifestyle of metropolis Singapore.

    Good for: atmosphere, food, Solo Travellers, service

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