The best way to beat work week blues is to tuck into a delicious, filling breakfast. Singapore not only has plenty of delicious western infused egg and bacon breakfast options but also has its own locally loved morning comfort food - Kaya Toast. It is believed Hainanese immigrants created the kaya toast meal by adapting what they had previously prepared while serving on British ships docked at ports during the Straits Settlements period.
The kaya spread was considered a replacement for western fruit jam. The jam-like kaya is spread on two slices of toasted bread along with butter. This combination is then meant to be dipped into soft-boiled eggs for a lovely ooey-gooey mouthful. But each cafe makes this simple breakfast in its own unique way. Let’s explore the best cafes to relish kaya toast. Image Credit: latimes.com
Ah Seng (Hai Nam) Coffee
Take your regular French toast to a whole new level by ordering one with kaya at Ah Seng. The owner dips the bread into beaten eggs and lets it cook on charcoal fire. An egg wash is given to the bread while grilling, like the basting process. Once done, the homemade kaya and slices of butter are added to the toast before serving. Nom, nom! Image Credit: Hungry Ghost Facebook
a. 7 Maxwell Rd, #02-95, Singapore 069111
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Good Morning Nanyang Cafe
Giving a classic dish a modern twist, Good Morning Nanyang Cafe makes their kaya toast with orange ciabatta. The burst of flavours from the bread blends beautifully with kaya, and your taste buds are left humming a happy tune. Make sure to add a little soy to your eggs and dip in the toast for the perfect bite. Image Credit: Good Morning Nanyang Cafe, burpple.com
a. 14 Scotts Rd, #02-23, Singapore 228213
Chin Mee Chin
Taste the delicate flavour of pandan in the kaya made by Chin Mee Chin as you take a big bite of their toasted and buttery kaya buns. The egg can be customised to your preference, so if you like the egg not to fall apart, they’ll make sure it won’t. The place also serves sumptuous vanilla cream-filled horns, which is also a great breakfast option. Image Credit: Chin Mee Chin Confectionery Facebook Page
Keng Wah Sung
Feel the crunch of charcoal-toasted bread and let the sweet, earthy taste of kaya and creaminess of butter take over your taste buds. Keng Wah Sung is a popular restaurant in Geylang, the hippest area for Singaporean street food, and it serves a delicious kaya toast. The cloudy white of the egg with a runny yolk makes for a soothing dip for the bread. The other nosh items here are tasty and worth a try as well. Image Credit: Keng Wah Sung, misstamchiak.com
Heap Seng Leong
On the surface, Kaya Toast is a simple breakfast quick-fix, but old eateries like Heap Seng Leong give it a touch of legacy. Toasting the bread on a charcoal grill, the owner of this place has been around since 1982. The crunch of the kaya toast hits the taste buds quite differently here, especially when dipped into the gooey egg. They make a strong, refreshing butter coffee too. Video Credit: Old School Coffee Shop, Tuk Tuk Foodie Youtube
Tong Ah Eating House
Enjoy your breakfast at Tong Ah Eating House as you look out onto the busy street and take in the morning bustle of the island city. Start your morning with their delicious kaya toast and soft-boiled eggs. The toast is golden brown and the kaya spread tastes delicious along with a dollop of butter. Wrap up your brekkie with Kopi Gu Ya, the perfect perky coffee with butter you need to kickstart your day! Image Credit: Tong Ah Eating House Website
a. 35 Keong Saik Rd., Singapore 089142
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