Ya Kun Kaya Toast (Far East Square)
Ya Kun Kaya Toast 亚坤
A kaya toast brand founded in 1944. The Far East Square flagship still grills its bread over charcoal, making it a classic stop for a traditional Singaporean breakfast.
Ya Kun was founded by Loi Ah Koon in 1944. The 18 China Street branch at Far East Square, which the brand returned to in 1998, is its flagship, now run by his children. It still grills bread over charcoal. The toast is sliced very thin and crisp like a cracker, then sandwiched with kaya jam and cold butter. The standard order is kaya butter toast with soft-boiled eggs. The eggs are cracked into a dish and seasoned with dark soy sauce and white pepper. It comes with a cup of Nanyang coffee or milk tea, and a set meal costs about S$5–10 per person. Reservations are not accepted, and mornings and lunchtime are busy. Closing times vary by source, so visit in the morning. Telok Ayer MRT station is a few minutes' walk away.
Opening hours
Opens about 07:30. Closing times vary: weekdays around 15:30–19:00, weekends 15:00–17:00 (check the official store information)
Nearby sights
- Chinatown
- Lau Pa Sat
- Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
- Asian Civilisations Museum
- Clarke Quay
- Merlion Park
- National Gallery Singapore
- Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay