Ya Kun Kaya Toast stands as Singapore's most iconic traditional breakfast institution, having served the nation's beloved kaya toast, soft-boiled eggs, and robust local coffee since 1944. Founded by Hainanese immigrant Loi Ah Koon at a humble coffee stall in Telok Ayer Basin, this legendary establishment has grown to become synonymous with authentic Singaporean breakfast culture, now operating dozens of outlets across the city while maintaining the same time-honored recipes and preparation methods. Their signature kaya toast features perfectly toasted bread slathered with homemade coconut and egg jam, complemented by thick slices of lightly-salted butter, creating the quintessential flavor combination that evokes childhood memories for countless Singaporeans.
The traditional Ya Kun breakfast experience centers around the perfect harmony of textures and temperatures: crispy toast giving way to smooth, sweet kaya and cool butter, paired with silky soft-boiled eggs seasoned with white pepper and dark soy sauce, all accompanied by strong local coffee or tea sweetened with condensed milk. This simple yet satisfying meal represents more than sustenance—it embodies Singapore's cultural identity and serves as a daily ritual that connects generations through shared flavors and experiences. The affordability remains a cornerstone of Ya Kun's appeal, with complete breakfast sets priced around $3.60, making this premium experience accessible to all segments of society.
Ya Kun's enduring success lies in its unwavering commitment to authenticity and quality, using traditional recipes for their kaya spread and maintaining consistent preparation standards across all locations. The brand has successfully expanded internationally while preserving its Singaporean essence, introducing global audiences to the unique flavors of Southeast Asian breakfast culture. For visitors and locals alike, Ya Kun represents an essential Singapore experience—a place where the pace slows down, conversations flow easily, and the simple pleasure of well-prepared traditional food creates lasting memories and cultural understanding.
Was at the Funan outlet today, Mon, 7 Apr, 4.40pm & was served by a very UNPROFESSIONAL cashier in a black shirt who sighed VERY LOUDLY just coz we wanted to make a change to our order.
We had actually told him on the change the 1st round, but he didnt hear us. So we asked for the change again & dats when he gave such a huge sigh - as if we're askin for something that was vwry complicated.
I'm sorry. If making a simple request of changing the order, even before the order was made is very difficult...then perhaps this is an unsuitable line for u. And this is coming frm someone who is ALSO in customer service.
I hope Ya Kun will seriously consider their service standards at this outlet.
Olivier Guillard
Okay Kaya toast and eggs and milk tea at Ya Kun.
The Kaya jam is not very well spread and the slabs of butter are slightly too thick making it overpowering.
Milk tea was fine and the eggs were also okay.
raymond
The soft boiled eggs were cold and overcooked. Doesn't look appetising and appeared to have been pre boiled before serving. There were few customers in the late afternoon.
Peiz Lau
how does yakun expect one to eat their softboiled eggs takeaway with half the bowl filled with soya sauce pls?
Florence
Uncle in charge of making coffee this morning had extremely terrible attitude (looks new as I haven’t seen him before), hollering at everybody early in the morning. Worse of all, he got orders wrong on top of his ridiculous attitude. Ordered a kopi and he gave teh. Only noticed after leaving as my order was a takeaway.
There are many tourists who can’t communicate well in English or Chinese, its basic courtesy to have a bit more patience with them. Such a disgrace to see our locals being rude to these poor tourists.
Asakura Kyorichi
Staff quarreling and abonden their post during long queue. Long queue is not because of lunch rush but resulted by their slowness in handling process.
Hoh Bing Xuan
Worse Yakun experience. Went at 11+am, half-boiled egg is hard, barely edible, kaya toast is cold. I ordered Kopi-o and staff gave me siew tai instead. Please do something on your quality of food.
Kevin Lim
The staff told me the blender spoil. My ice kopi si kosong peng no longer taste the same :(
Shiela Kim
It takes time to get your order even though there are 4 staffs in the counter. Two of them were like having some argument over missed orders. The vibe is not vibing at all.
The taste of the coffee is just the ordinary coffee you get from Yakun — so not bad.
It gets busy during lunchtime so it will cause long queues since it’s a business district.
Terence Leong
Extremely bad attitude from this person, she should be fired from the service line
We ordered Milo c gao but the drink is super diluted please.
Went to talk to her (not sure if she is the manager) and she rudely told us need to pay extra. I have never ever been told at ya kun that you need to pay more for gao, have ordered several times from other outlets but never had to pay extra.
Your menu doesn’t state it clearly and you also didn’t tell us when we paid. If you told us beforehand, we would at least have understood.
We confronted the lady again and asked for her name to cross check with yakun management and she ignore us. If you never did wrong what are you afraid of🤔?
Positive Reviews
Tran Vivian
First time we tried Singaporean breakfast type which is kinda good and unique. We ordered Butter Sugar Toast set and French Toast with Kaya set. They both came with a cup of milk tea (not sweet) and soft-boiled egg they will crack it and served on the dish for you. The toast came out late so the egg got cold down quick and not taste as good as I expected. You can have the choose of dark soya, light soya and pepper salt. You can do the dark soya to enhance the savory with creaminess of the egg yolk together or you can dip the toast in the egg or eat separately. It’s fun to try but it’s not that special taste or anything.
WL Lee
Strange that there were so many bad reviews for this place. I just went yesterday and the service was polite and efficient. I waited quite a while to order as there was a long queue but it moved quickly enough. And I didn’t have to wait long for my durian kaya toast at all.
Also, it’s at level B2 and not floor 2 as stated among the Google map details.
T Z
I went to Yakun funan today and the food is delicious!! It's very busy and the staff members are all working flat out. They got our orders ready really quickly.
parves mosarof
I went to Yakun Funan last week and I ordered set A, drinks change to hot Large cup of Milo. The lady in black shirt explained to me that It has additional charges for milo and I have no problem with that. Milo was nice and she gives me a generous amount of it. There's a queue but they managed it well
The toast was fast given by the toaster, and they serve me politely as well. The ambiance was good and the quality of food was superb.😍 Well definitely recommend this outlet. Friendly auntie cashier also makes my day. Well definitely badk again.
Ars 3276
Had 2 horrible experience at Ya Kun City Square n City Hall recently and was skeptical but for this Branch, staff were good. Perhaps they are new? 😂
Guy with specs manning the counter was friendly and nice.
Food here is as usual, good.
No complaints and all was 👍👍👍
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Our Menu
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Menu Highlights
Value Set Meals
KAYA TOAST WITH BUTTER SET
$6.3 (Set), à la carte toast $3.0
Set includes 2 Soft-Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee/Coffee-O/Tea/Tea-O (Reg)
KAYA TOAST WITH PEANUT SET
$6.3 (Set), à la carte toast $3.0
Set includes 2 Soft-Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee/Coffee-O/Tea/Tea-O (Reg). (Butter Peanut Toast Add $0.80)
BUTTER SUGAR TOAST SET
$6.3 (Set), à la carte toast $3.0
Set includes 2 Soft-Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee/Coffee-O/Tea/Tea-O (Reg)
FRENCH TOAST WITH KAYA SET
$6.3 (Set), à la carte toast $3.0
Set includes 2 Soft-Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee/Coffee-O/Tea/Tea-O (Reg)
SMOKED CHEESE FRENCH TOAST WITH KAYA SET
$6.7 (Set), à la carte toast $3.5
Set includes 2 Soft-Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee/Coffee-O/Tea/Tea-O (Reg)
STEAMED BREAD SET (KAYA BUTTER / KAYA PEANUT)
$6.4 (Set), à la carte toast $3.2
Set includes 2 Soft-Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee/Coffee-O/Tea/Tea-O (Reg). (Butter Peanut Steamed Bread Add $0.80)
Menu Highlights
Hot Kosong Drinks
HOT COFFEE-O KOSONG
热无糖咖啡-○ (Regular, 6oz / Large, 8oz)
HOT TEA-O KOSONG
热无糖茶-○ (Regular, 6oz / Large, 8oz)
HOT YUAN YANG-O KOSONG
热无糖鸳鸯-○ (Regular, 6oz / Large, 8oz)
HOT GINGER TEA-O KOSONG
热无糖姜茶-○ (Regular, 6oz / Large, 8oz)
HOT GINGER WATER
热姜水 (Regular, 6oz / Large, 8oz)
HOT CHINESE TEA
热中国茶 (Large, 8oz)
Cold Kosong Drinks
COLD COFFEE-O KOSONG
冷无糖咖啡-○ (Regular, 12oz / Large, 22oz)
COLD TEA-O KOSONG
冷无糖茶-○ (Regular, 12oz / Large, 22oz)
COLD YUAN YANG-O KOSONG
冷无糖鸳鸯-○ (Regular, 12oz / Large, 22oz)
Bottled Water
YA KUN BOTTLED WATER
亚坤瓶装水 (500ml)
Hot Siew Dai Drinks
HOT COFFEE-O SIEW DAI
少甜 (Regular, 6oz)
HOT COFFEE SIEW DAI
热咖啡少甜 (Regular, 6oz)
HOT TEA-O SIEW DAI
热茶-○少甜 (Regular, 6oz)
HOT TEA SIEW DAI
热奶茶少甜 (Regular, 6oz)
HOT YUAN YANG-O SIEW DAI
热鸳鸯-○少甜 (Regular, 6oz)
HOT YUAN YANG SIEW DAI
热鸳鸯少甜 (Regular, 6oz)
HOT GINGER TEA-O SIEW DAI
热姜茶少甜 (Regular, 6oz)
HOT GINGER MILK TEA SIEW DAI
热姜奶茶少甜 (Large, 10oz)
Menu Highlights
Value Set Meals
KAYA TOAST WITH BUTTER SET
Set: $5.60, A La Carte: $2.60
Set includes 2 Soft Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee/Tea (Reg).
KAYA TOAST WITH PEANUT SET
Set: $5.60, A La Carte: $2.60
Set includes 2 Soft Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee/Tea (Reg). (Butter Peanut Toast Add $0.80)
BUTTER SUGAR TOAST SET
Set: $5.60, A La Carte: $2.60
Set includes 2 Soft Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee/Tea (Reg).
FRENCH TOAST WITH KAYA SET
Set: $5.60, A La Carte: $2.60
Set includes 2 Soft Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee/Tea (Reg).
SMOKED CHEESE FRENCH TOAST WITH KAYA SET
Set: $6.00, A La Carte: $3.00
Set includes 2 Soft Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee/Tea (Reg).
STEAMED BREAD SET (KAYA BUTTER / KAYA PEANUT)
Set: $5.70, A La Carte: $2.70
Set includes 2 Soft Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee/Tea (Reg). (Butter Peanut Steamed Bread Add $0.80)
Toastwich
CHICKEN CHAR SIEW TOASTWICH
$4.20
FISH OTAH TOASTWICH
$4.20
TUNA MAYO TOASTWICH
$4.20
RENDANG CHICKEN TOASTWICH
$4.20
All Day Sides
SOFT-BOILED EGGS (2 EGGS)
$2.00
KAYA BUTTER CRACKERS
$2.20
BUTTER SUGAR CRACKERS
$2.20
Hot / Cold Beverages
COFFEE-O / TEA-O
Warm: Reg $1.80, Large $2.50; Regular: Reg $2.00, Large $2.70, X-Large $2.90, XX-Large $3.90
COFFEE / TEA
Warm: Reg $2.00, Large $2.70; Regular: Reg $2.20, Large $2.90, X-Large $3.10, XX-Large $4.10
COFFEE-C / TEA-C
Warm: Reg $1.90, Large $2.60; Regular: Reg $2.10, Large $2.80, X-Large $3.00, XX-Large $4.00
YUAN YANG-O
Warm: Reg $2.30, Large $3.00; Regular: Reg $2.40, Large $3.10, X-Large $3.20, XX-Large $4.20
YUAN YANG / YUAN YANG-C
Warm: Reg $2.60, Large $3.30; Regular: Reg $2.70, Large $3.40, X-Large $3.40, XX-Large $4.40
MILO / HORLICKS
Reg $2.20
GINGER TEA O / GINGER WATER
Reg $2.20
GINGER MILK TEA
Reg $2.20
CHINESE TEA
Reg $2.20
YA KUN BOTTLED WATER
Reg $2.20
Ya Kun Drink Favourites
LEMON TEA / BUZZY HONEY LEMON
Reg $3.00, Large $3.80
SILKYZ BARLEY
Reg $3.20, Large $4.00
SOYA MILK COFFEE-O / SOYA MILK TEA-O
Reg $3.00, Large $3.80
SOYA MILK COFFEE / SOYA MILK TEA
Reg $3.20, Large $4.00
Menu Highlights
VALUE SET MEALS
KAYA TOAST WITH BUTTER SET
$6.3
KAYA TOAST WITH PEANUT SET
$6.3
BUTTER SUGAR TOAST SET
$6.3
FRENCH TOAST WITH KAYA SET
$6.3
SMOKED CHEESE FRENCH TOAST WITH KAYA SET
$6.7
STEAMED BREAD SET (KAYA BUTTER / KAYA PEANUT)
$6.4
TOASTWICH
EGG MAYO TOASTWICH
$4.8
TUNA MAYO TOASTWICH
$4.8
CHICKEN CHOP SIEW TOASTWICH
$5.2
FISH OTAH TOASTWICH
$4.8
RENDANG CHICKEN TOASTWICH
$5.2
HOMEMADE PASTRY
PUMPKIN CHIFFON
ORANGE CHIFFON
PANDAN CHIFFON
SWISS ROLL
KAYA ROLL
BEVERAGES
COFFEE
TEA
MILO
LEMON TEA
BARLEY
WATER CHESTNUT
SOYA BEAN MILK
ORANGE JUICE
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National Day Specials
COCONUT BANDUNG SWISS ROLL
$3.50
KAYA RAINBOW BREAD
$3.20
(with coconut flakes)
COCONUT JUICE
$5.80
with Nata de Coco (Iced/Large)
Menu Highlights
Homemade Pastry
MUFFIN
$2.30
Signature Kaya Pandan, Orange Choco, Double Choco, Banana Walnut, Fruity (a la carte)
MUFFIN (ANY 4PCS)
$8.30
Signature Kaya Pandan, Orange Choco, Double Choco, Banana Walnut, Fruity
KAYA PANDAN CHIFFON
$2.40
a la carte
KAYA PANDAN CHIFFON (WHOLE 8 SLICES)
$17.30
Whole 8 Slices
SWISS ROLL
$2.70
Coffee Walnut Roll, Black Sesame Roll, Ondeh Pandan Roll (a la carte)
SWISS ROLL (1 ROLL 7 SLICES)
$17.10
Coffee Walnut Roll, Black Sesame Roll, Ondeh Pandan Roll
Hot / Cold Beverages
COFFEE-O / TEA-O
$1.80
Regular size
COFFEE / TEA
$2.20
Regular size
COFFEE-C / TEA-C
$2.50
Regular size
YUAN YANG-O
YUAN YANG
YUAN YANG-C
MILO / HORLICKS
GINGER TEA O / GINGER WATER
GINGER MILK TEA
CHINESE TEA
YA KUN BOTTLED WATER
CANNED DRINKS
Menu Highlights
MAINS WITH NOODLES
CURRY CHICKEN NOODLE
$6.90
CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
$6.00
CURRY CHICKEN CUTLET NOODLE
$7.90
MAINS WITH RICE
CHICKEN CUTLET
$7.90
CURRY CHICKEN
$6.90
SZECHUAN SPICY CHICKEN
$7.90
CHICKEN RICE SET
RAFFLES COFFEE X SING SWEE KEE
$9.50
RAINBOW TOAST SET
CHOCOLATE MOCHI TOAST SET
$4.80
Set comes with Coffee/Tea
OTAH CHEESE TOAST SET
$4.80
Set comes with Coffee/Tea
PEANUT MOCHI TOAST SET
$4.80
Set comes with Coffee/Tea
TRADITIONAL TOAST SET
BUTTER SUGAR TOAST SET
$5.50
Set comes with 2 Eggs and choice of Coffee/Tea
PEANUT TOAST SET
$5.50
Set comes with 2 Eggs and choice of Coffee/Tea
KAYA BUTTER TOAST SET
$5.50
Set comes with 2 Eggs and choice of Coffee/Tea
Menu Highlights
All Day Sides
KAYA BUTTER CRACKERS
$2.20
咖椰牛油饼干
BUTTER SUGAR CRACKERS
$2.20
牛油糖饼干
SOFT-BOILED EGGS
$2.00
(2 eggs) 养生鸡蛋 (两粒)
Menu Highlights
Value Set Meals
KAYA TOAST WITH BUTTER SET
$5.60
Set includes 2 Soft-Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee / Tea (Regular).
KAYA TOAST WITH PEANUT SET
$5.60
Set includes 2 Soft-Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee / Tea (Regular). (Butter Peanut Toast Add $0.80)
BUTTER SUGAR TOAST SET
$5.60
Set includes 2 Soft-Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee / Tea (Regular).
FRENCH TOAST WITH KAYA SET
$5.60
Set includes 2 Soft-Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee / Tea (Regular).
SMOKED CHEESE FRENCH TOAST WITH KAYA SET
$6.00
Set includes 2 Soft-Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee / Tea (Regular).
STEAMED BREAD SET (KAYA BUTTER / KAYA PEANUT)
$5.70
Set includes 2 Soft-Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee / Tea (Regular). (Butter Peanut Steamed Bread Add $0.80)
Menu Highlights
VALUE SET MEALS
KAYA TOAST WITH BUTTER SET
$6.3
Set includes 2 soft-boiled eggs & 1 hot coffee/tea/milo/yuan yang
KAYA TOAST WITH PEANUT SET
$6.3
Set includes 2 soft-boiled eggs & 1 hot coffee/tea/milo/yuan yang (Butter Peanut Toast Add $0.80)
BUTTER SUGAR TOAST SET
$6.3
Set includes 2 soft-boiled eggs & 1 hot coffee/tea/milo/yuan yang
FRENCH TOAST WITH KAYA SET
$6.3
Set includes 2 soft-boiled eggs & 1 hot coffee/tea/milo/yuan yang
SMOKED CHEESE FRENCH TOAST WITH KAYA SET
$6.7
Set includes 2 soft-boiled eggs & 1 hot coffee/tea/milo/yuan yang
STEAMED BREAD SET
$6.4
Set includes 2 soft-boiled eggs & 1 hot coffee/tea/milo/yuan yang (Kaya Butter / Kaya Peanut)
TOASTWICH
EGG MAYO TOASTWICH
$4.8
CHICKEN CHAR SIEW TOASTWICH
$5.2
TUNA MAYO TOASTWICH
$4.8
FISH OTAH TOASTWICH
$4.8
RENDANG CHICKEN TOASTWICH
$5.2
HOMEMADE PASTRY
PANDAN CHIFFON
$2.6 (whole $19.9)
SIGNATURE SWISS ROLL
$3.2 (whole $22.9)
MUFFIN
$3.2
Signature, Chocolate, Orange, Blueberry
HEALTHIER CHOICE
HOT COFFEE O KOSONG
less sweet
HOT COFFEE O
regular
HOT COFFEE C
with evaporated milk
HOT GINGER TEA
HOT CHINESE TEA
HOT YUAN YANG
Coffee & Tea
COLD COFFEE O KOSONG
less sweet
COLD COFFEE O
regular
COLD COFFEE C
with evaporated milk
COLD GINGER TEA
COLD CHINESE TEA
COLD YUAN YANG
Coffee & Tea
HOT MILO
HOT BARLEY
HOT WATER
HOT BOTTLED WATER
Menu Highlights
Toastwich
FISH OTAH TOASTWICH
$4.20
RENDANG CHICKEN TOASTWICH
$4.20
All Day Sides
KAYA BUTTER TOAST
$2.20
BUTTER SUGAR TOAST
$2.20
SOFT BOILED EGGS
$2.00
2 eggs
National Day Coconut-infused Delights!
COCONUT KAYA TOAST
$3.50
COCONUT CHENDOL TOAST
$3.50
COCONUT CHENDOL MILK TEA
$5.50
Menu Highlights
Value Set Meals
KAYA TOAST WITH BUTTER SET
$5.60
Set includes 2 Soft Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee/Tea. A la carte: $2.60
KAYA TOAST WITH PEANUT SET
$5.60
Set includes 2 Soft Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee/Tea. A la carte: $2.60
BUTTER SUGAR TOAST SET
$5.60
Set includes 2 Soft Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee/Tea. A la carte: $2.40
FRENCH TOAST WITH KAYA SET
$5.60
Set includes 2 Soft Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee/Tea. A la carte: $2.60
SMOKED CHEESE FRENCH TOAST WITH KAYA SET
$6.00
Set includes 2 Soft Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee/Tea. A la carte: $3.00
STEAMED BREAD SET (KAYA BUTTER / KAYA PEANUT)
$5.70
Set includes 2 Soft Boiled Eggs & 1 Hot Coffee/Tea. A la carte: $2.70. (Butter Peanut Steamed Bread Add $0.80)
