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Ya Kun Kaya Toast at Ngee Ann City

Location: 391A Orchard Rd, B2-208-8 Takashimaya Departmental Store, Singapore 238872

Ngee Ann City

Iconic Singapore kaya toast chain since 1944 at Ngee Ann City

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Iconic Singapore kaya toast chain since 1944 at Ngee Ann City

Ya Kun Kaya Toast is one of Singapore's most iconic heritage food brands, tracing its origins back to 1944 when it began as a humble coffeeshop stall. The chain is synonymous with the classic Singapore breakfast of kaya toast, where thinly sliced, crisp toast is spread with coconut egg jam and sandwiched with a slab of cold butter, served alongside soft-boiled eggs with soya sauce and white pepper, and a cup of strong, frothy Nanyang coffee. Ya Kun has expanded well beyond its original locale, with outlets across Singapore and the region, yet it remains steadfast in preserving the traditional preparation methods and recipes that have defined it for nearly eight decades. Its Ngee Ann City outlet at Takashimaya serves Orchard Road shoppers and tourists seeking an authentic taste of old Singapore. The brand's enduring popularity is a testament to the timeless appeal of simple, well-made heritage food.

391A Orchard Rd, B2-208-8 Takashimaya Departmental Store, Singapore 238872

Ngee Ann City

Operating Hours

Open Now

Closes at 9:30 pm (in 10h 10m)

Monday

7:30 am–9:30 pm

Tuesday

7:30 am–9:30 pm

Wednesday (Today)

7:30 am–9:30 pm

Thursday

7:30 am–9:30 pm

Friday

7:30 am–9:30 pm

Saturday

7:30 am–9:30 pm

Sunday

7:30 am–9:30 pm

Photo Gallery

Ya Kun Kaya Toast

A view of the Ya Kun Kaya Toast counter with staff serving customers. The signage "Ya Kun Kaya Toast" is prominently displayed above the counter. There are displays of packaged food items on shelves to the right. A customer is standing in line, facing the counter.

Ya Kun Kaya Toast

A Ya Kun Kaya Toast shop with customers queuing. The shop has a prominent sign with the business name and a menu board displaying food items. Jars of kaya are displayed on shelves.

Ya Kun Kaya Toast

A Ya Kun Kaya Toast coffeestall with a prominent logo and signage. The counter displays various food items and packaged goods. Red stanchions guide customers.

Ya Kun Kaya Toast

A Ya Kun Kaya Toast shop with customers queuing. The counter has digital menus displaying food and drinks. The shop's logo and name are visible above the counter and on a sign.

Ya Kun Kaya Toast

The storefront of Ya Kun Kaya Toast, a food establishment. The counter displays various jars of kaya and canned drinks. A sign above the counter reads "Ya Kun Kaya Toast". There are also digital displays showing order numbers and menu items. A bouquet of flowers and red balloons are placed to the left of the entrance.

Ya Kun Kaya Toast

A Ya Kun Kaya Toast storefront with a queue barrier in the foreground. The shop has a large sign with the business name and logo. There are digital menu boards above the counter, displaying food items and prices. Staff members are visible behind the counter, and customers are queuing. The shop is decorated with Chinese New Year ornaments.

Ya Kun Kaya Toast

The exterior of a Ya Kun Kaya Toast shop with a prominent sign. The counter is decorated with festive garlands and wreaths. Digital menu boards display food items and promotions. Jars of kaya and other merchandise are displayed on shelves.

Ya Kun Kaya Toast

The exterior of a Ya Kun Kaya Toast shop with a Takaashimaya department store entrance to the right. The Ya Kun Kaya Toast storefront features a counter with staff, a menu board above, and display cases with food items. Red stanchions with ropes guide customers. The Takaashimaya entrance is visible with people entering and exiting.

Ya Kun Kaya Toast

A storefront for Ya Kun Kaya Toast, a food establishment, is visible in a shopping mall. The counter is white with red accents and displays various food items. Behind the counter, a menu board shows pictures of food and prices. To the right of Ya Kun Kaya Toast, a Takashimaya department store entrance is visible. Escalators are to the left of the Ya Kun Kaya Toast storefront.

Kaya Toast Set

A close-up shot of a breakfast set on a wooden table. The set includes kaya toast with butter, soft-boiled eggs with soy sauce and pepper, and a cup of coffee. The food is served on brown paper. The coffee cup and the egg container have the same branding with Chinese characters and the number 75.

Ya Kun Kaya Toast Opening Hours

A sign displays the opening hours for Ya Kun Kaya Toast, which is open daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM. The last order is taken half an hour before closing. The location is listed as Food Hall, B2 (Beside Fountain) at Takashimaya. The sign also features an image of kaya toast, coffee, and soft-boiled eggs.

Tuna Sandwich and Iced Coffee

A close-up shot of a tuna sandwich in a clear plastic container, next to a clear plastic cup filled with iced coffee. The sandwich is made with toasted bread and appears to contain tuna salad, lettuce, and cucumber. The iced coffee has a lid and a straw.

Toast with Butter and Kaya

A stack of four kaya toast sandwiches with butter, served on brown paper. A white spoon and a cup with a lid are visible to the right.

Ya Kun Kaya Toast Drink and Tray

A maroon paper cup with a white lid, branded with the Ya Kun Kaya Toast logo and text. Next to it is a round white coaster with instructions to return trays and keep tables clean, and a prohibition symbol for moving tables or chairs. The coaster also features the Takashimaya logo.

People queuing in a food court

A crowd of people are queuing in a busy food court, with various food stalls visible in the background. The signage for 'D Village' and 'Modern Yaki' are prominent. Some of the people are holding shopping bags and personal belongings. The image is partially obscured by cartoonish graphics.

Soft-boiled eggs with sauce

A close-up shot of two soft-boiled eggs in a paper cup, covered in a dark, savory sauce and sprinkled with pepper. A white spoon is visible to the left of the cup. In the background, there is a blurred container with a brown lid and some text.

Ya Kun Kaya Toast Coffee Cup

A hand holds a red and white disposable coffee cup with a pink plastic carrier. The cup has the Ya Kun Kaya Toast logo and text that reads "Coffeestall since 1944" and "The Toast That Binds --- Kinship, Friendship, Permanence". The background shows escalators and a tiled floor.

Tuna Sandwich in Plastic Container

A close-up shot of a tuna sandwich cut in half and placed in a clear plastic container. The sandwich is made with white bread and appears to have lettuce and a tuna salad filling. The container has a ridged edge and is closed. The background is blurred, showing a tiled floor and some reflections.

Food Stall Counter

A busy food stall counter inside a mall. Several customers are queuing to order, while staff members in red aprons prepare food. The stall has prominent signage with Chinese characters and English text that reads "Yeo Kian Kaja Toast since 1988". The counter displays various food items and packaging.

Gula Melaka Goodness Drink

A promotional sign for 'Gula Melaka Goodness' featuring an iced drink with coffee jelly. The sign states it is exclusively launched at Takashimaya. The drink is priced at $4.80. The brand logo 'Ya Kun Kaya Toast' is visible.

Beverage Preparation

A person in a red apron is pouring a dark liquid into a blender. There are several cans of what appear to be scones, metal cups with liquid, and a loaf of bread in the background.

French Toast

Four pieces of golden-brown French toast are arranged in a clear plastic container. The toast appears to be coated in egg and lightly fried, with some darker, caramelized edges. Below the container is a white paper bag with a red logo featuring Chinese characters and the text "Ya Kun Kaya Toast".

Takeaway Bag

A person is holding a white plastic takeaway bag with the Ya Kun Kaya Toast logo and slogan printed on it. The bag contains food items. In the background, there is an exit sign and a set of stairs.

Food Stall Counter

A food stall counter with a menu board displaying various food sets and sides. Staff members are visible behind the counter. There are also stacks of cups and containers. A sign for contactless payment is displayed. The Takashimaya logo is visible in the background.

Coffee cup with smiley face

A white coffee cup with a white lid is held by a white plastic handle. A smiley face is drawn on the lid in blue marker. The cup is sitting on a tiled floor.

Ya Kun Kaya Toast Set

A close-up shot of a breakfast set from Ya Kun Kaya Toast. The set includes kaya toast with butter, a bowl of soft-boiled eggs with soy sauce and pepper, and a cup of coffee. The branding of Ya Kun Kaya Toast is visible on the cup and the bowl.

Ya Kun Kaya Toast Drink

A close-up of a beverage in a clear plastic cup with a white paper sleeve. The sleeve has the Ya Kun Kaya Toast logo and text that reads "Coffeestall since 1944". The drink appears to be a layered beverage with a creamy top. In the background, escalators and people are visible in what appears to be a shopping mall.

Mall Interior with Shops and Escalators

An interior view of a shopping mall with tiled floors and a central walkway. Escalators are visible on the left, leading to upper levels. Several shops are open, including one with a sign that reads "Ya Kun Kaya Toast" and another with a "PETKIT" logo. A temporary white fence with "WORK IN PROGRESS DO NOT ENTER" signs is set up on the right. People are walking through the mall.

Ya Kun Kaya Toast Products

A display of various Ya Kun Kaya Toast products, including coffee powder, kaya jars, kaya butter cookies, and kaya pie. The products are arranged on shelves in a retail setting.

Department Store Food Hall

A busy food hall in a department store with several food stalls and customers queuing. The floor has a distinctive checkered pattern of beige and brown tiles. In the foreground, a red velvet rope barrier guides customers to a counter. In the mid-ground, a stall with Japanese signage is visible, with staff serving customers. Further down the hall, more stalls and displays can be seen, with bright overhead lighting illuminating the space.

Food Stall Display

A food stall display with various products and staff members. In the foreground, there are shelves stocked with packaged kaya toast, jars of spread, and gift boxes. A red refrigerator with the brand logo is visible on the left. In the background, people are ordering and preparing food at counters within a larger food court area labeled "FOOD VILLAGE".

Ya Kun Products Display

A retail display shelf stocked with various Ya Kun products, including cookies in red tins, jars of kaya jam and butter, and bags of coffee powder. Price tags are visible for some items. A CCTV sign is also present on the right side.

Ya Kun Kaya Toast Signage

A sign with the Ya Kun Kaya Toast logo and the text "Takashimaya Trend TT#1 高岛屋热销 BE THE TREND" is displayed in front of a counter. A staff member wearing a mask and apron is visible behind the counter.

Iced Coffee Drink

A hand holds a clear plastic cup filled with an iced coffee drink. The drink has layers of dark liquid and a lighter brown substance. An orange straw is inserted through the lid, and a pink plastic wrapper is partially covering the top of the cup. In the background, there is a sign that says "JAPAN" and some potted plants.

Coffee Cup with 80th Anniversary Branding

A close-up shot of a red coffee cup with a white lid, placed on a wooden table. The cup has a decorative sleeve that reads "Bringing people together for 80 years" and features an illustration of buildings. The background is blurred, showing the interior of what appears to be a cafe or restaurant with people and lights.

Kaya Toast Stall

A busy food stall in a mall, with staff preparing drinks and customers ordering. The stall has prominent signage for "Ya Kun Kaya Toast". Red decorations suggest a festive occasion.

People queuing at a food stall

A group of people are standing in line at a food stall. The stall has signage for "Ya Kun Kaya Toast" and "Takashimaya". Some customers are wearing masks.

Iced Coffee Drink

A hand with long, polished nails holds a clear plastic cup filled with an iced coffee drink. The cup is secured with a pink plastic bag tied around the top, forming handles. The drink appears to be a light brown color with ice cubes. The background shows an escalator.

Food court with various stalls and shoppers

A bustling food court with multiple food stalls and shoppers. In the foreground, a stall with a cartoon duck mascot is visible. Further back, various food vendors display their offerings, with some customers queuing. The stalls have diverse signage, including Japanese characters and English text like "VILLAGE". The overall atmosphere is that of a busy indoor marketplace or mall food hall.

Ya Kun Kaya Toast Stall

A Ya Kun Kaya Toast stall is visible with its signature green and red signage. The stall displays various products, including jars of kaya and boxes of cookies. A menu board is also present, featuring drinks and food items. Two customers are seen at the stall.

Ya Kun Kaya Toast Counter

A queue of customers waits at a Ya Kun Kaya Toast counter. Two staff members in red aprons and face masks are serving customers. The counter has a red base and a white top. Behind the counter, there are stacks of boxes and cups. In the background, a sign for Takashimaya is visible.

People at a food stall

A group of people are gathered around a food stall in what appears to be a mall or market. The stall displays various products in jars and boxes, with some signage in Chinese characters. Some customers are wearing masks. One person is holding a smartphone, and another is pointing towards the products.

Iced Coffee Drink

A hand holds a clear plastic cup filled with an iced coffee drink. The cup has a white paper sleeve around the middle with red text that is partially visible. The drink has a layer of foam on top and is being carried by a white plastic handle. The background shows a blurred indoor shopping mall environment with people walking and store fronts.

Ya Kun Kaya Toast Stall

A busy food stall with staff preparing food. The stall has prominent signage for "Ya Kun Kaya Toast" and "Yi Kou Wei". There are stacks of bread and plastic bags visible. In the background, other shops and customers can be seen.

Hot Beverage in a Cup

A close-up shot of a disposable coffee cup with a white lid. The cup is dark red with a white band around the bottom and a transparent plastic sleeve around the middle. The sleeve has an image of a tram printed on it. Text on the sleeve reads "CAUTION - HOT". Blue writing on the lid appears to say "GMT". The background shows a counter with some items on it, and a blurred view of a cafe interior with people.

Food Stall Counter

A busy food stall counter with several staff members serving customers. There are various promotional posters and signs visible, including one advertising 'Top Picks' and another offering '$1 Off Dairy'. A sign for 'Yi Ko Wei' promotes free barley drinks with the purchase of two items. The overall scene suggests a vibrant and active food service environment.

Jars of Kaya Spread and Gift Packs

Shelves are stocked with jars of kaya spread and gift packs. Some packaging features the Merlion and Singaporean architecture. A price list is visible for Kaya Jar, Single Gift Pack, and Elfin Pack.

Coffee Drink

A hand holds a clear plastic cup with a clear lid, filled with a frothy coffee drink. The cup has a red band around the bottom with white text. The background appears to be an indoor public space with tiled flooring and reflections.

Street Food Stall in Front of a Mall

A street food stall with a red canopy is set up in front of a modern building with large display windows. People are gathered around the stall, which appears to be selling ice cream and other frozen treats. The building behind the stall has illuminated signage and displays featuring models.

Customers at a food stall

People are queuing at a food stall with a red barrier. The stall has a sign that says "Ya Kun Kaya Toast". There are jars of kaya on display and a menu board with pictures of food.

Two Drinks in Plastic Bags

A person holds two drinks in plastic bags. One is in a clear plastic cup with a straw, filled with a dark liquid. The other is in a red paper cup with a white lid. The cups are being carried by their handles, which are made from the same pink plastic material as the bags. In the background, escalators and people can be seen. The red cup has text that reads "Ya Kun - The Toast That Binds" and "Coffee & Kaya Toast" printed on it.