The worst Kaya toast I ever had. Very stingy with the kaya, and the Kaya itself is incredibly bland, coupled with the paper thin butter, I'm not sure what to make of the toast, even though they bother to toast the bread decently. Apart from being the worst, it's also the most expensive Kaya toast I ever had. 6.20 a set, u surely can do better than this. I hope the tourists don't use them as a benchmark for our Kaya toast.

Kopi Guyu (Coffee w Butter), Crispy Thin-Toast Kaya, French Toast w Kaya and Steamed Bread w Kaya. Their steamed bread reminded me of something similar I had when I was in Bangkok. And their coffee somehow taste so "smooth" with the chunk of butter. A must try if you wanna try a really traditional coffee or kaya toast.

One of my top 3 best traditional coffee here. Owner mixed two types of coffee bean to make their own blend every morning. Bread is as good too and the Kaya is unlike those you get at other coffee shop. The pig trotter bee hoon is delicious and is not oily or wet. Just the nice texture! The hor fun is cooked to way I like which is quite dry near to char kway teo. With the raw egg mixed in, it makes it a bit wet and tasty! The long beans with fried small shrimps are heavenly! Simple and nicely executed! Miss the old location

Took a while to work out what was happening as we were travellers. You order at the front then get a seat but you’ll need to pay before you sit down. You pick up your drinks but they’ll send you the toast. The toast was tasty

Specially traveled there for breakfast, I was looking forward as the reviews are generally good. I tried the <thin kaya butter set> and was disappointed when the kaya butter toast came and inside was almost kosong (empty). The coffee was also overly sweet although I've told them Siew Dai (less sweet). Eggs were already cold too. Will not go back again.

3.25 ⭐️ - Decided to visit Tong Ah for Singaporean breakfast delights. The prices were reasonable, we tried the ; 🍞French Toast with kaya - the toast was notably eggy, which might not suit everyone's palate. Personally, I found the eggy taste a bit overpowering 🍞 Crispy Thin Toast - highly recommended to get! Simple yet delicious 🍞Yuan Yang - To complement the meal, I tried the Yuan Yang, a creative blend of coffee and tea. Good balance of flavors, neither too bitter nor sweet

Travelled specially from Punggol to here for brunch. Ordered two combos (Traditional Kaya Butter Toast & Crispy Thin Kaya Butter Toast) along with a French Toast ala carte. The nicest, imo, is the crispy thin kaya butter toast. However, all of the toast came with very little fillings, and their Iced Yuan Yang had more tea than coffee and tasted more milky than fragrant actually. Staff was very friendly and polite though which made up for the lack in the food portion. Overall wouldn't travel down specially for it but if you're by the area, defo come by to try out their crispy thin toast 😊

It's just a famous place and building. I would visit this vintage coffee shop to experience old school vibe, rather than eat the food there. Most dishes they serve show no difference from other shops' food. But the taste seems sweeter.

Came on a Saturday around 10.30am, waited for close to 20min. Ordered a coffee and tea each plus the 3 types of toasts (excluding steamed). Coffee and Tea here is gao and good, traditional toast and crispy thin toast are similar, but one is almost two times thicker. Personally prefer the crispy thin toast, but nothing to rave about. French toast fell short of my expectations, not worth the price tag. Texture of egg is great though! Think it’s a place I wouldn’t really queue for or revisit since there are better options out there.

Tong Ah has a reputation as one of the old guards of traditional Singapore kopitiam. All the dishes we tried were competent but didn't leave a deep impression. Portion wise, the large pig trotter meesua suffered shrinkflation for sure. Service is warm and friendly, so that's a plus.

First Singaporean meal, it had to be the kaya toast. I got the set with eggs and milk tea, which was sweetened with condensed milk. It was okay, but for the price of 6,2$ it was a little too much compared to some stalls just close by. Maybe the fact that it was a restaurant made the difference.

This is first and foremost a heritage of Singapore from bygone days. A coffeeshop (locals call it kopitiam) which has over the decades become an eating house as its name suggest. The locals have been coming here since my earliest memories for their authentic Singaporean style coffee. I am prob going to be a little bias in my review since I have also been getting my caffeine fix from this coffeshop, often made by the hand of Mr Tang ( lao ban - the boss) even before Google maps was imagined at its iconic corner stall in previous years. The store is now run by his family and the coffee beans are a hybrid Indonesian roast based on a secret Inhouse recipe. It is intensely aromatic, strong and bitter. And i have never tasted an equivalent of his brew anywhere else in the world. It is brewed and ‘sock’ filtered. The kopi is best drunk black ( called kopi -O) or with the local style condensed milk. There are a multitude of styles nowadays and they now have a menu to help the ever enlarging visitor base. The service is brisk and brash, even curt at times but it can also slow to a timid pace where the boss will exchange stories of his life with you. The atmosphere is variable depending on the crowd but this is typically what a local coffeeshop is. The regulars understand this and it is the chaos and bustle is the beauty of a local coffeeshop. And the boss works 362 days a year.. only often closing for 3 days at the new year. But if you are his regular.. he maybeven make you a cuppa even on his 3 rest days .. and that is a coffee maker who is passionate about what he does.. Eggs half boiled with dark soya sauce and a charcoal grilled crispy toast sliced in half filled with local kaya and butter or a local version of French toast to go with the coffee makes for a hearty local breakfast. So don’t come expecting a 5* cafe. You will be sorely disappointed. Instead come for the coffee and local experience which on the surface may be unpalatable for some but is really the heartbeat of local coffeeshop culture run by an intensely passionate coffee maker. And the coffee is still at very reasonable $!

Substitute here cos opposite popular stall closed on Monday. It was lunch time so didn't try their popular toast bread with coffee. Had a plate of white been with clams. Coffee pork and vegetables. Taste were good and consider good standard for zichar.

Only for the nostalgia feel n nothing much to rave... Breakfast are so overprice n bad, kaya toast Kaya really bad, with many big players out there, I'm not sure why is this store still surviving... Avoid breakfast here as much as possible...

Went Tong Ah eating house for dinner last weekend with family. The food still as good as before. Too bad my favourite Braised pork not available. Worth your time there and your stomach space. The kopi o thick and fragrance.

breakfast is like toast here, and it tastes good. I chose dry thin bread with a combo package that includes drinking tea pulled and 2 soft boiled eggs. it was very tasty and filling. was at breakfast time and very crowded. about 1 minute walk from the hotel where I stay

While typical SG breakfast usually looks like the thin, crispy kaya toast, people go to Tong Ah for their steamed buns. Their kaya is not like the usual red (Hainanese?) or green (Nyonya? pandan) ones. It’s slightly grey? I feel like the last time I came to Tong Ah, the food was better but overall it’s still good I guess. The setting is cool though! Love that it’s set in a shophouse and its interior is so quaint with its exposed wooden beams and high ceiling.

Tong Ah's Nanyang coffee features the smaller, more punchy robusta coffee beans that contain a much higher concentration of caffeine. This is a harmony of flavours with the thin crispy Kaya toast and runny soft-boiled eggs in a traditional singaporean breakfast set.

One of the best kaya toast , crispy and not so sweet, full of flavor! There is think and think choices of the signature taste- personally prefer thin version, crispy!

A breakfast with traditional Kaya. It's a little chaotic when you step inside this eatery especially during busy time in the morning but just wait until the staff guide you where to seat. I ordered their set meal Combo A, toast, 2 poached eggs and coffee. Bread was nicely toast, eggs cooked to perfection and nice blend of kopi. Kaya is a must-try breakfast dish when in Singapore.

Enjoyed my breakfast here at Tong Ah, they have 2 types of toast: 1. Traditional toast - more texture and chewy but doesn’t lose the crunchiness of the toasted bread 2. Thin sliced - more ya kun style toast but using a different bread The Kaya spread they used is abit more mushy-looking and not the smooth creamy kind, so expect the taste to differ. It does taste less sweet as compared to your other kaya toast chains. French toast was pretty decent, similar to your typical one. I did enjoy the soft boil eggs as they were cooked just right for me. Only thing is i had to crack the eggs myself Can’t say much on drinks as I ordered a yuan yang. Although it does have a nice balance of coffee and tea, sweet and bitter.

This old school coffee shop is known for their breakfast but we were there for dinner. Plenty of familiar zi char offerings to suit all tastes. We ordered the coffee ribs, yam ring, prawn paste chicken, sambal kangkong and soup. The small sizes would be suitable for 1-2 people or 3-4 if you are interested in trying many dishes. Yam ring ($25) - crunchy coating and soft centre, delicious. In fact, everything was great. The owner is super helpful with recommendations. It’s a great option if you’re in the area.

Tong Ah Eating House is a wonderful place to indulge in their Milo and Kopi C offerings, alongside their famous signature Kaya Toast. The establishment provides a nostalgic and comforting atmosphere that adds to the overall experience. When it comes to beverages, their Milo and Kopi C are standout choices, each boasting a unique and delightful flavor. The Milo is rich and satisfying, while the Kopi C brings together the perfect balance of coffee and sweetness. However, the real star of the show is their signature Kaya Toast. It is an absolute treat, combining perfectly toasted bread with a luscious layer of kaya jam, creating a delightful blend of sweet and savory. Every bite is a burst of flavor, making it an irresistible delight for anyone who enjoys traditional Singaporean breakfast classics.

Food is decent and similar to Ya Kun standard. Their egg is more creamy, nicer. However their french toast was normal only, not worth the price for it. Their thin kaya butter was rly crispy, wld recommend it

Heard their kaya is handmade, prob quite to find a place that does so. Ordered the french toast and crisply thin kaya toast (since it was recommended on their menu) - it is quite overpriced and there are definitely better ones out there The crisply thin kaya toast definitely lives up to its name for being the thinnest kaya toast I’ve tried - trying it once is definitely more than enough

This place is known for kaya toast (which I find decent) BUT.. the zi char is pretty damn good. Food is served quickly and always tastes great with the right amount of wok hei. They get their drink proportions right too.. aunty makes a mean kopi siu dai and teh bing.

It's a popular spot for breakfast, but the food is a bit expensive and the service can be confusing. When we arrived, we were not greeted by anyone. Turns out we have to order first at the cashier, grab the drinks, and then sit down. Once the food arrived, it was nice but nothing to write home about. The food is decent, but the service needs improvement and the price is a bit high for the quality of the food.

Located on quiet road nearby chinatown. You can order directly to cashier. Payment option available from cash to card. For the breakfast menu they offer package where you can get toast, eggs and kopi. Cost you around 6 to 7 dollars. Taste was good. Atmosphere is very nostalgic like old vibes on it.

It is a must try dish… Beef horfun in black bean sauce. The kailan and shrimp paste chicken was good too. Waiting time was short. Heard the kaya butter toast is the talk of the town! Will try next time.

Old school kopitiam. Has high expectations on its toast set but it turns out to be normal to me. However, both 星洲米粉and月光河taste superb.

Super lame. Found the reviews to be hyped but staff were all grumpy China nationals. (Nothing against them). Handling of food was unhygienic. No old school vibe at all. Better off go to Yakun. Don’t waste ur time. Prices are steep. A bread, egg and coffee set at $5.00.

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The thin crispy kaya toast comes with a hearty serving of butter, which overpowers the kaya jam a bit. Perfect if you love butter. This is a no-fuss and no-frills breakfast joint that serves only the classics at the price of a pastry in neighbouring hipster cafes.

Simple is best. Around SGD 6 to 7 for a combo set. Can try their French Toast set too.

Good historic location, have a very old school vibe. The food was alright, nothing really special. Taste just like any other kaya toast shop. Worth the visit if it is your first time.

Came back here after a long time, food still great as ever. Staff were abit hectic but the food still was great. Although the kangkong was too spicy and the chicken was abit salty, the tofu was excellent, soft but crispy on the outside which really melted in your mouth. The coffeeporkribs was also really good.

Super old style Nanyang style Kopitiam. The kaya is coarse and it seems to be home made, French toast is good, Kopi is strong and aromatic. Recommended! Nasi lemak is old style wrapped in leaf, it is served cold and this is normal

An institution for local food including local coffee and stove grilled toast which is what we went for in the early afternoon. The toast did have a stove char taste to it, otherwise it was pretty standard but in a good way. The butter coffee was also a treat, sweetened with some condensed milk and made rich and smooth with a slab of butter. The venue isn't air conditioned, utilising fans, so it can get a bit warm inside. Otherwise this goes hand in hand with the traditional coffee shop or restaurant experience.

Best tasting Chinese zichar food in the vicinity. Famous for their coffee with butter and toast breed. But their dishes are really awesome too. Do check their schedule as they dun serve Chinese food everyday. Yums 👋

Lovely truly traditional toast set. 5 stars for perfect toast, half boiled eggs and Kopi O Kao Kosong. Yet to taste the others items on the menu.

We tried 3 different toast: Traditional, stream and French toast. Traditional Kaya: good and not sweet, but the smell and taste is as normal bread with butter. We like streamed toast. You should eat when it’s still hot. Milo is also good choice (less sweet) (-0.5) How they run the queue is a bit confusing . But still acceptable

Found this place on google after searching for best local breakfast and decided to try after seeing the great reviews. -French toast were not bad, more eggy as compared to yakun. However, also a little more oily. The yakun doesn’t seem to have much taste. -Soft boiled eggs were not consistent, some overcooked. -Traditional toast is great, well toasted. -Kopi is not bad too -Price point is alil pricey, more expensive compared to yakun (french toast set is ard $8 and trad set is $6) -located near outram mrt hotel exit, quite near to the shop if u cut thru from the back door, not sure if it is always open though -Overall will visit again if i’m nearby -Def a good place for tourist to chill since it’s in the iconic building of chinatown

Classic delicious Singaporean breakfast with ample seats, do come early as it is quite popular with locals and crowded even when off-peak. Price is a much higher than one would expect for such simple fare, in any other kopitiam, you could get a traditional set of eggs, break and tea for $2, here it sets you back $6. Don't get me wrong, it is good, just with its above average taste comes with an above average price

Chance upon this eatery in Keong Siak Road. The shop is still the setting of is the 60s. The place already crowded but managed to get table. Realised many customers are regulars. Ordered 3 chef’s recommendation dishes, the fragrance chai poh tofu, frog leg with spring onion and the scallop wrap. The dishes are cook just right and light, not salty and you can taste the ingredients and not overcome by ready made sauces. Will come back to try the other dishes, and the toast since so many good comments.

Coffee is pretty good, but the half boiled eggs are slightly overcooked. Traditional toast is okay imo, nothing much to shout out. However the queue can be really long.