{"id":55356,"date":"2026-04-04T16:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T08:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/?p=55356"},"modified":"2026-04-04T15:53:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T07:53:52","slug":"yykafei","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/yykafei\/","title":{"rendered":"YY Kafei Dian: Must-Try Fluffy Kaya Toast at Old-School Kopitiam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of Singapore\u2019s most beloved breakfast staples, <span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><strong><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\">kaya toast<\/a><\/strong><\/span> combines kaya jam \u2014 made from coconut milk and eggs \u2014 with butter on toasted bread. Affordable, delicious, and easy to grab, it has long been a morning ritual for locals.<\/p>\n<p>This guide highlights a <strong>softer, pillowy kaya toast<\/strong>, distinct from the ultra-thin slices found across the city.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"List_TOC\">\n<li><span><a href=\"#About\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Location &amp; Atmosphere<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#Location\">\u2022 Steps from Raffles Hotel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Ambience\">\u2022 Old-School Kopitiam Buzzing with Locals<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"#KayaToast\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Signature Kaya Toast<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#ThickToast\">\u2022 Pioneer of Thick-Cut Kaya Toast<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"#Food\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Standout Dishes to Try<\/a><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#ChickenRice\">\u2022 Chicken Rice with Aromatic Sesame Oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#HorFun\">\u2022 Flavour-Packed Beef Hor Fun<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Claypot\">\u2022 Piping Hot Claypot Noodles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#MeeGoreng\">\u2022 Addictive Mee Goreng<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"#FinalThoughts\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/span><\/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=\"About\" class=\"H2SubEng\">01<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Location &amp; Atmosphere<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"Location\">Steps from Raffles Hotel<\/h3>\n<p>Just a 5\u20137 minute walk from Esplanade or City Hall MRT station.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9077 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/YYKafei_Exterior-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of YY Kafei Dian\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Along Beach Road, with the iconic <strong>Raffles Hotel<\/strong> in view, <strong>YY Kafei Dian<\/strong> sits two blocks ahead at the corner of Purvis Street.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Ambience\">Old-School Kopitiam Buzzing with Locals<\/h3>\n<p>A long-time favourite among locals, this traditional coffee shop exudes a warm, nostalgic charm.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9087 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/YYKafei_CoffeeShop-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"YY Kafei Dian\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The space is breezy and <strong>open to the street<\/strong>, with natural ventilation in place of air conditioning. Seating is available both inside the shop and along the walkway.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9090 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/YYKafei_Interior-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Seating area at YY Kafei Dian\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It opens daily at <strong>7:30am (8:00am on weekends)<\/strong> as Singapore\u2019s sky begins to brighten, and stays bustling with customers until closing at 7:00pm.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"KayaToast\" class=\"H2SubEng\">02<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Signature Kaya Toast<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"ThickToast\">Pioneer of Thick-Cut Kaya Toast<\/h3>\n<p>Kaya toast at <strong>YY Kafei Dian<\/strong> takes a different approach. Instead of ultra-thin slices toasted until crisp, this version features <strong>thick-cut bread<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2311\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2311 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/YYKafei_Bread-600x640.jpg\" alt=\"Freshly baked bread on display\" width=\"600\" height=\"640\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Homemade bread<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The loaves are freshly baked in-house each day. Sliced thick and toasted to perfection, they are finished with a rich layer of kaya jam and butter.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9078\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9078 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/YYKafei_KayaToast-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Kaya toast at YY Kafei Dian\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Signature Kaya Toast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With a satisfying crunch on the outside and a light, fluffy texture inside, this dish offers a fresh take that reimagines what kaya toast can be.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9088 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/YYKafei_Drink-600x288.jpg\" alt=\"Kopi and teh at YY Kafei Dian\" width=\"600\" height=\"288\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While similar thick-cut versions can now be found elsewhere, YY Kafei Dian remains the <strong>original pioneer<\/strong> of this style.<\/p>\n<p>Best enjoyed with a cup of kopi or teh, each served with a generous amount of condensed milk.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"Food\" class=\"H2SubEng\">03<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Standout Dishes to Try<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>YY Kafei Dian offers far more than just its famous kaya toast.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9080 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/YYKafei_Menu-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Menu at YY Kafei Dian\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As a long-standing local favourite, every dish here is <strong>well-executed<\/strong>, flavourful, and <strong>reasonably priced<\/strong> \u2014 making it an excellent choice for a satisfying <strong>lunch or dinner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ChickenRice\">Chicken Rice with Aromatic Sesame Oil<\/h3>\n<p>The chicken rice here is a standout, easily <strong>rivaling the best from specialist stalls<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The rich, sesame oil\u2013based sauce coats the tender chicken beautifully, making the fragrant rice all the more irresistible.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9075\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9075 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/YYKafei_ChickenRice-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken Rice at YY Kafei Dian\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chicken Rice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"HorFun\">Flavour-Packed Beef Hor Fun<\/h3>\n<p>Tender slices of beef are coated in a rich, soy-based gravy that clings beautifully to wide, chewy rice noodles. A flavour-packed staple of Singapore\u2019s vibrant hawker scene, <strong>Beef Hor Fun<\/strong> is a <strong>true comfort-food classic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9074\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9074 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/YYKafei_BeefHorFun-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Beef Hor Fun at YY Kafei Dian\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beef Hor Fun<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"Claypot\">Piping Hot Claypot Noodles<\/h3>\n<p>Served piping hot, <strong>Claypot Noodles<\/strong> feature a comforting medley of vegetables, egg and noodles, slow-simmered to perfection in a traditional claypot.<\/p>\n<p>Noodle options range from <strong>rice noodles<\/strong> such as hor fun and bee hoon to <strong>egg noodles<\/strong> like yellow noodles and E\u2011Fu noodles.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9076\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9076 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/YYKafei_EfuNoodle-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Claypot Noodles at YY Kafei Dian\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">E-Fu Noodles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"MeeGoreng\">Addictive Mee Goreng<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Mee Goreng<\/strong>, a <strong>Malay-style fried noodle dish<\/strong>, blends spicy seasonings, chilli, and a hint of ketchup for an irresistible kick. Its bold, addictive flavours have made it a favourite for fans of punchy, flavour-packed noodles.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9079 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/YYKafei_MeeGoreng-600x440.jpg\" alt=\"Mee goreng at YY Kafei Dian\" width=\"600\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"FinalThoughts\" class=\"H2SubEng\">04<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Many travellers make it a point to try <span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><strong><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\">kaya toast<\/a><\/strong><\/span> at least once while in Singapore. While the classic crispy version is always a treat, the <strong>soft, fluffy<\/strong> take on this local favourite offers a fresh twist well worth trying.<\/p>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<h4>YY Kafei Dian<\/h4>\n<div class=\"infocard\">\n<p><strong>Map<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/jWCGcr9a6PqcJM7u7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">37 Beach Rd, Singapore 189678<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of Singapore\u2019s most beloved breakfast staples, kaya toast combines kaya jam \u2014 made from coconut milk and eggs \u2014 with butter on toasted bread. Affordable, delicious, and easy to grab, it has long been a morning ritual for locals. This guide highlights a softer, pillowy kaya toast, distinct from the ultra-thin slices found across the city. Location &amp; Atmosphere \u2022 Steps from Raffles Hotel \u2022 Old-School Kopitiam Buzzing with Locals Signature Kaya Toast \u2022 Pioneer of Thick-Cut Kaya Toast Standout Dishes to Try \u2022 Chicken Rice with Aromatic Sesame Oil \u2022 Flavour-Packed Beef Hor Fun \u2022 Piping Hot Claypot&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":45332,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[431],"tags":[77,489,514],"class_list":["post-55356","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-drink","tag-breakfast","tag-under10dollars-en","tag-kayatoast-en","area-cityhall-en"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55356","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=55356"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55356\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":55384,"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55356\/revisions\/55384"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45332"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55356"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55356"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/merlion-channel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55356"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}