The flagship of Singapore's most famous kaya-toast chain, on the site where Ya Kun began. Marble tables, traditional cups, crispy toast, soft eggs and kopi. Touristy but genuinely the original, and still good.
Key facts
| Hours | Mon 07:30-16:30 Tue 07:30-16:30 Wed 07:30-16:30 Thu 07:30-16:30 Fri 07:30-16:30 Sat 07:30-15:00 Sun 07:30-15:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Telok Ayer MRT (DT18), ~3 min walk; Raffles Place MRT (EW14/NS26) also close |
| Time needed | 30-45 min |
| Best time to go | Weekday mid-morning after the office breakfast rush; weekends are quieter than you'd expect |
| Last verified | July 15, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.3/10- Value8.0
- iconic7.0
- Freshness9.3
- excellence7.0
- Crowd level6.5
- Authenticity7.5
- Accessibility8.5
Frequently asked questions
- Is this the original Ya Kun?
- Effectively yes. Ya Kun traces back to a 1940s stall by founder Loi Ah Koon, and the business returned to this Far East Square site in 1998. It's the flagship and the only outlet using traditional coffee-shop cups and marble-topped tables.
- Is it halal?
- Ya Kun outlets are generally not pork-based for toast items, but check the specific outlet's certification. The toast, kaya and eggs are the draw; if strict halal matters, verify on-site before ordering.
- How do I eat the soft-boiled eggs?
- Crack them into the little saucer, add a dash of dark soy sauce and white pepper, then dip your toast in. Locals do this without thinking; first-timers often eat them plain and miss the point.
- When is it least crowded?
- It sits in the CBD, so the 8-9am office rush is busiest. Come mid-morning or early afternoon on a weekday, or on a weekend when the financial district empties out.
- What's the must-order?
- The classic set: two slices of thin, crispy charcoal-style toast with kaya and butter, two soft-boiled eggs (crack them, add dark soy and white pepper), and a kopi or teh. It's the quintessential Singaporean breakfast.
- Is it cheap?
- Yes, a full toast-egg-coffee set is budget-friendly by Singapore standards, usually well under S$8. It's one of the better value cultural experiences in the CBD.
- How do I get there?
- It's a 3-minute walk from Telok Ayer MRT and close to Raffles Place. Far East Square is a restored shophouse enclave off China Street; the outlet is at unit #01-01.
- How is it different from other Ya Kun branches?
- There are 70-plus Ya Kun outlets, mostly modern kiosks in malls. This one keeps the old kopitiam fittings, marble tables and heritage cups, so it feels like the real thing rather than a chain counter.
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