{"id":51896,"date":"2025-03-15T16:00:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T08:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/%e7%82%ad%e7%81%ab%e7%84%bc%e3%81%af%e6%9c%ac%e5%ba%97%e3%81%a0%e3%81%91%ef%bc%81%e3%82%b7%e3%83%b3%e3%82%ac%e3%83%9d%e3%83%bc%e3%83%ab%e3%81%ae%e6%9c%9d%e3%81%af%e5%85%83%e7%a5%96%e3%80%8c%e3%83%a4\/"},"modified":"2026-01-31T11:12:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T03:12:53","slug":"yakun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/yakun\/","title":{"rendered":"Ya Kun Kaya Toast: Singapore Iconic Breakfast at Flagship Store"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A typical morning in Singapore starts with <span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/kayatoast\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"10 Must-Try Kaya Toast Spots for an Authentic Singaporean Breakfast\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Kaya Toast<\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to Kaya Toast in Singapore, <strong>Ya Kun Kaya Toast<\/strong> is widely credited as the pioneer. With nearly 50 outlets across the island, this well-known chain is a familiar sight in busy transport hubs and shopping malls.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20562 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yakun_Logo-600x288.jpg\" alt=\"Ya Kun Kaya Toast Logo\" width=\"600\" height=\"288\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"List_TOC\">\n<li><span><a href=\"#Yakun\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ya Kun\u2019s Iconic Flagship Store<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Origin\">\u2022 Trace Ya Kun\u2019s Roots<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"#KayaToast\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Signature Kaya Toast Set<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#YakunToast\">\u2022 A Taste of Tradition<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"#Menu\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Must-Try Dishes Beyond Kaya Toast<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Steam\">\u2022 Steamed Bread<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#French\">\u2022 French Toast<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Ball\">\u2022 Kaya Balls<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Cracker\">\u2022 Kaya Crackers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"#Souvenir\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Bring Singapore\u2019s Breakfast Home<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#KayaJam\">\u2022 Ya Kun\u2019s Special Kaya Jam<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/kayatoast\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"10 Must-Try Kaya Toast Spots for an Authentic Singaporean Breakfast\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/kayatoast\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"Yakun\" class=\"H2SubEng\">01<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Ya Kun\u2019s Iconic Flagship Store<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Origin\">Trace Ya Kun\u2019s Roots at the Original Outlet<\/h3>\n<p>To trace Ya Kun\u2019s roots, <strong>the original flagship outlet<\/strong> \u2014 where Singapore\u2019s kaya toast originated \u2014 is well worth a visit. It is located at a corner of <strong>Far East Square<\/strong>, a commercial complex at the eastern end of Chinatown.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4939 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yakun_FarEastSquare-600x288.jpg\" alt=\"Far East Square\" width=\"600\" height=\"288\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Inside the arcade, a retro streetscape that recreates traditional Chinese houses comes to life, making it a delightful place to wander through.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4935 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yakun_Exterior-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of the Ya Kun Kaya Toast flagship store at Far East Square\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Ya Kun flagship store fits right in, with its earthy yellow walls and wooden doors evoking an old-school nostalgic charm.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20565 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yakun_Interior-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of the Ya Kun Kaya Toast flagship store at Far East Square\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While the shop itself isn&#8217;t particularly large, there&#8217;s ample seating both indoors and outdoors. Take your pick between the air-conditioned interior and the open-air seating area.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20568 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yakun_Kitchen-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"The kitchen at Ya Kun Kaya Toast\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At the back of the counter, you&#8217;ll spot a well-worn kitchen that quietly tells a story of years gone by.<br \/>\nOrdering and paying at the cashier first is the usual practice across all their outlets.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"KayaToast\" class=\"H2SubEng\">02<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Signature Kaya Toast Set<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"YakunToast\">A Taste of Tradition<\/h3>\n<p>The must-try here is the <strong>signature Kaya Toast Set<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4937 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yakun_Toast-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Kaya Toast Set at Ya Kun Kaya Toast\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ya Kun\u2019s Kaya Toast is made with thin, lightly browned slices of bread, toasted to a satisfyingly crisp texture \u2014 almost like a rusk.<\/p>\n<p>What makes it extra special is the rich flavour of <strong>the charcoal-grilled toast<\/strong>, made using the original method that has been preserved at the flagship store.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4942 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yakun_SoftBoiledEgg-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Soft-Boiled Eggs, Classic Accompaniment to Kaya Toast\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The set comes with <strong>two soft-boiled eggs<\/strong>, served in the local style: crack them open, add soy sauce and pepper, and dip your toast right in. Savour the perfect harmony as the kaya jam\u2019s natural sweetness melts into the silky, runny yolk.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5058 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yakun_Teh-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Teh (Tea) at Ya Kun Kaya Toast\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss out on <strong>kopi (coffee) or teh (tea)<\/strong>, rich with condensed milk \u2013 a true taste of Singapore.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5071 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yakun_CoffeeCup-600x288.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee Cup at Ya Kun Kaya Toast\" width=\"600\" height=\"288\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While other Ya Kun outlets use branded cups with their logo, the flagship store serves its drinks in old-school cups and saucers \u2013 a nostalgic nod to Singapore\u2019s traditional kopitiam culture.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"Menu\" class=\"H2SubEng\">03<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Must-Try Dishes Beyond Kaya Toast<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>While kaya toast is a must-try at Ya Kun Kaya Toast, the menu offers a variety of affordable items worth trying. Feel free to explore and find your new favourite.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Steam\">Steamed Bread<\/h3>\n<p>Arriving piping hot at your table in a traditional bamboo steamer, <strong>Steamed Bread<\/strong>\u00a0is wonderfully soft and fluffy, with a texture that sets it apart from kaya toast.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20571 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yakun_SteamedBreadSet-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Steamed Bread Set at Ya Kun Kaya Toast\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Each bread comes filled with either kaya jam or peanut butter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5054 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yakun_SteamedBread-600x288.jpg\" alt=\"Steamed Bread at Ya Kun Kaya Toast \" width=\"600\" height=\"288\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"French\">French Toast<\/h3>\n<p>In Singapore, <strong>French toast<\/strong> is served with kaya jam and a soft-boiled egg, blending Eastern and Western flavours in a perfect fusion.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20564 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yakun_FrenchToast-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"French Toast at Ya Kun Kaya Toast\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Ball\">Kaya Balls<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Kaya balls<\/strong> are round, bite-sized pancakes. Not just for breakfast \u2013 they\u2019re a tasty pick-me-up when you&#8217;re feeling peckish.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20569 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yakun_KayaBalls-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Kaya Balls at Ya Kun Kaya Toast\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Cracker\">Kaya Crackers<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Kaya Crackers<\/strong> are a tasty twist on a local favourite, with kaya jam and butter sandwiched between crisp crackers instead of toast.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20567 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yakun_KayaCrackers-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Kaya Crackers at Ya Kun Kaya Toast\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The subtle saltiness of the crackers pairs beautifully with the rich butter and the natural sweetness of the kaya, delivering a perfectly balanced bite.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"Souvenir\" class=\"H2SubEng\">04<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Bring Singapore\u2019s Breakfast Home<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"KayaJam\">Yakun\u2019s Special Kaya Jam<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve enjoyed Kaya Toast, why not pick up a jar of Kaya Jam to bring the taste of Singapore home with you?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5053 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yakun_Jam-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Kaya Jam at Ya Kun Kaya Toast\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Simply spread Kaya Jam on toast, add a slice of butter, and you\u2019ll have a Singaporean breakfast in the comfort of your own home.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>There\u2019s no better way to start your day in Singapore than with a traditional kaya toast. Your visit to <strong>Ya Kun Kaya Toast<\/strong> is sure to become a highlight of your Singapore trip.<\/p>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<h4>Ya Kun Kaya Toast<\/h4>\n<div class=\"infocard\">\n<p><strong>Map<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/SQXR921BSLvQZwuB6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">18 China St, #01-01 Far East Square, Singapore\u00a0049560<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Website<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/app.yakun.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/app.yakun.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A typical morning in Singapore starts with Kaya Toast. When it comes to Kaya Toast in Singapore, Ya Kun Kaya Toast is widely credited as the pioneer. With nearly 50 outlets across the island, this well-known chain is a familiar sight in busy transport hubs and shopping malls. Ya Kun\u2019s Iconic Flagship Store \u2022 Trace Ya Kun\u2019s Roots Signature Kaya Toast Set \u2022 A Taste of Tradition Must-Try Dishes Beyond Kaya Toast \u2022 Steamed Bread \u2022 French Toast \u2022 Kaya Balls \u2022 Kaya Crackers Bring Singapore\u2019s Breakfast Home \u2022 Ya Kun\u2019s Special Kaya Jam https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/kayatoast\/ &nbsp; 01 Ya Kun\u2019s Iconic&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":44779,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[431],"tags":[514,473,489,513],"class_list":["post-51896","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-drink","tag-kayatoast-en","tag-local-speciality-en","tag-under10dollars-en","tag-breakfast-en","area-chinatown-en"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51896","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51896"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51896\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":54904,"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51896\/revisions\/54904"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44779"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51896"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51896"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51896"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}