Given that Ya Kun is a chain restaurant, this really should have been run better, especially since it's located in Clarke Quay Central. When we arrived, there was a line of maybe 5 people – no big deal, and the line should go quick. Wrong! This line was abysmally slow; the lack of staff resulted in the uncle who took orders also having to make the drinks one at a time. Of course, I don't blame the uncle, but I blame management.
The food itself was the perfect kaya as expected, but my goodness, I won't be back here for sure. I don't have a spare hour and a half to casually get food and wait.
Teck Hong Koh
3
Ya Kun／亞坤 is a popular spot for kaya toast, a classic Singaporean breakfast and snack. Most locations serve toast, coffee, and tea (hot or iced), and some also offer local favorites like laksa and nasi lemak. Dine-in or To-go.
**Kaya Toast with Butter**
Crispy toast filled with Ya Kun’s signature kaya — a smooth, sweet jam made from eggs, coconut milk, sugar, and pandan — plus a slab of lightly salted butter. The mix of sweet and salty is simple and comforting. Locals love dipping it into soft-boiled eggs with a splash of sweet soy sauce. So good!
**Kopi**
Strong and aromatic, Singapore-style kopi is made from robusta beans roasted with sugar and margarine, then brewed and filtered through a cotton sock. Bold, smooth, and full of character.
**Tip:** Visit the Far East Square flagship store for charcoal-grilled kaya toast — extra fragrant and delicious.
Mei Chong
5
Really cool place.
The toast set meal, which includes 4 slices of toast with jam and butter, 2 runny eggs, and coffee/tea, is such a great way to start the day.
Other variations are also available, such as peanut butter, French toast, hard-boiled eggs, or cold coffee.
They also serve plain toast.
The coffee is a must-try.
Nicholas Pang
3
After doing some research, I read that locals love kaya toast, so we decided to try it for breakfast. The service was somewhat unfriendly. It seemed the older women hated working there. I thought they were far too old to be throwing temper tantrums. If they didn't like their job, they should have studied for a better job. Tables were clean, but you had to return your tray. We ordered a set with peanut butter toast and four soft-boiled eggs. The result was just okay. It wasn't exceptionally delicious; it was rather mediocre. I think we should have just gotten some food at one of the hawker centers instead.
Toh Kee Ng
3
Nothing too fancy. You get what you expect.
It was quite busy here when I arrived. There was a line that never seemed to disappear!
Turnover of seated customers is pretty quick, as everyone tends to get their food, sit, eat quickly, and then go. No one really sits and chills out.
I found the soy sauce somehow really salty here. I didn't add much, but it felt like I was eating salt water.
So, be mindful with how much soy sauce you put in your eggs!