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Ya Kun Kaya Toast has transcended its status as a mere breakfast establishment to become a Singaporean cultural icon and institution, representing a beloved national heritage that the Singapore Tourism Board actively promotes as a must-experience destination. Established as a mass-market retro-ambience café, Ya Kun has perfected the art of simplicity, focusing on a curated menu of toast products, soft-boiled eggs, and premium coffee that have collectively defined Singapore's breakfast culture for generations. The JEM location brings this iconic experience to Jurong East, making the authentic Ya Kun breakfast ritual accessible to western Singapore residents and workers seeking connection to Singaporean culinary traditions. The brand's enduring appeal lies not in menu complexity but in an unwavering commitment to quality execution and nostalgic ambiance that transports customers to a distinctive era of Singapore hospitality. Ya Kun's kaya toast—the signature offering featuring crispy, buttered toast paired with sweet coconut jam—has achieved legendary status, with each creation prepared to precise specifications that honor decades of refinement. The JEM outlet continues this legacy, delivering the authentic Ya Kun experience that has made the brand essential to Singapore's breakfast identity.
The menu at Ya Kun epitomizes the philosophy of doing a few things exceptionally well rather than attempting comprehensive variety. The signature kaya toast with butter remains the centerpiece, featuring crispy-yet-tender toast featuring sweet coconut and egg jam balanced by quality butter that creates a harmonious flavor combination. The soft-boiled eggs are prepared with precision, delivering creamy yolks and delicate whites that complement the toast perfectly, with traditional soy sauce and white pepper providing additional flavor dimensions. The coffee selection, focusing on traditional local preparations and specialty blends, delivers robust, satisfying brews that pair ideally with the breakfast items. Each component reflects quality sourcing and careful preparation, with consistent execution across all Ya Kun locations ensuring that customers receive the same beloved experience regardless of which outlet they visit. The simplicity of the menu—coffee, tea, egg, and toast—paradoxically provides freedom, allowing customers to customize combinations that match their precise preferences without overwhelming choice or complexity.
Ya Kun Kaya Toast at JEM is located at 50 Jurong Gateway Road #B1-K5 JEM, Singapore 608549, operating from 7:30am to 9:00pm daily to accommodate diverse customer schedules from early morning commuters to evening diners. The location provides easy accessibility via Jurong East MRT Station, making it convenient for workers and residents throughout the region seeking breakfast, lunch, or casual dining. The warm, retro ambiance evokes Singapore's nostalgic heritage, creating an experience that extends beyond food into cultural connection and emotional resonance. Customer feedback highlights the friendly cashiers, fast service, and exceptional coffee quality, with particular appreciation for the strong, well-prepared beverages and premium soft-boiled eggs. Ya Kun Kaya Toast at JEM represents an essential destination for experiencing authentic Singaporean breakfast culture and connecting with beloved national culinary traditions in Jurong East.
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Prism Ho
Ya Kun Kaya Toast at JEM is a solid choice for anyone craving a classic kaya toast set. While the drinks might sometimes lack the perfect consistency, the toast and eggs are consistently good, making it a reliable and convenient spot for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ed Li
Extremely low wait for the toast to be served. The guy making it is just taking his own sweet time, without considering that customers do not have the luxury of time like him. Waited for almost 30 minutes just for the toast to be ready. Would never patronise this Yakun outlet again.
S K
The Chinese young cashier wearing spectacles is ok, her service got faster. The middle-aged female supervisor was very rude! She's on the plump side, wears a black shirt and glasses. She makes fun of customers in their faces and they think that customers don’t understand what she’s talking about. This is the last time I’m buying coffee from this shop! It was very uncomfortable buying drinks from this store. I hope YaKun HQ or the franchise owner look into this. There’s a review by Mr. L and I agree with him! It’s the same supervisor who is so rude! To Mr. L, I have to credit you because you took a good picture of the supervisor!
MR. L
Terrible Service by Rude Supervisor – Absolutely Disappointed with Ya Kun To whom it may concern, I’m writing this because I am absolutely disgusted with the kind of service I received at Ya Kun today. Around 10 AM, I was served by a woman in a black shirt — I believe she’s the supervisor — and her attitude was downright pathetic. I ordered more than 4 items and naturally tried to take two trays to carry everything. But instead of helping or even speaking like a normal human being, she scolded me, saying I was not allowed to take more than one tray. Excuse me? Is this some kind of military camp or a café? The place wasn’t even busy — not even close — and she still acted like she was overwhelmed, with a terrible attitude, talking down to me like I did something wrong. If this is what Ya Kun considers acceptable behavior from its supervisor, then your customer service standards are a joke. I’m honestly done with Ya Kun. I’ll go to Fun Toast or anywhere else — at least they know how to treat customers like actual human beings. If this is a franchise outlet, I hope HQ takes a long hard look at who they’re putting in charge. If this is your main outlet — even worse. It reflects horribly on your brand. And add on something the Bigger Size of Supervisor can be in the half way sitting down and forget my order, and let the staff doing alone without any concern. Absolutely pathetic. Do better.
Michael TAN
It’s been a long time since I’ve been to Ya Kun. Don’t know if they changed their service style. Now it’s like a factory line, collect the coffee, then wait. Then collect the eggs that is cracked for you, then wait. Then collect your toast. By the time you sit down to have your meal, the coffee and eggs become cold. In the old days, they serve all at one time.
Kinder Surprise
small area but people move quickly so you dont need to wait too long. classic nanyang coffee and Kaya toast are delicious. they sell some nicely packed kaya and coffee too, great as gifts. prices have been going up and quire expensive now for coffee so minus 1 star.
MICHELLE TAN
One of the best Kopis after trying so many yakun outlets made by an Indian gentleman. Great service from the crew . Just quite noisy from the gaming arcade so best to eat and go .
Ken Tan
Had the tea time set at $4.80 with choice of cake/pastry with teh/coffee. Environment was a bit warm as it’s surrounded by neighbouring food outlets. Taste is generally good and consistent.
snailkeli
Nice combination of Kaya Butter Toast with Half boiled egg. Sprinkle some black pepper and soy sauce over the half boiled egg for better taste. Hot milk tea taste good together with the combination of toast and eggs 🥰 A signature breakfast within Malaysia and Singapore 😇
oXRYSTALo Ong
Ya Kun Kaya Toast (Jurong Gateway): A Mixed Bag (3.5/5 Stars) Rating Breakdown: • Kaya Toast: 5/5 (Still a classic, perfectly toasted with the right amount of butter and kaya) • Coffee and Tea: 3/5 (Not as flavorful and not as piping hot as other outlets) Overall: 3.5/5 Donkey and I are huge fans of Ya Kun Kaya Toast! We're not sure what it is about their coffee and tea, but it's always so flavorful. Whenever we're craving a good cup of coffee or tea, Ya Kun is our go-to choice, especially if there's one nearby. We were in the Jurong Gateway area and decided to visit this outlet for a coffee and some kaya and butter bread toast. However, we noticed that the coffee at this outlet was a bit different from the other outlets we've tried. It wasn't as flavorful, and it wasn't as piping hot as we're used to. We also found the tea to be less flavorful than usual. Their kaya toast is still a classic Singaporean treat. It's always perfectly toasted, with just the right amount of butter and kaya. We love the combination of the sweet kaya and the salty butter.
Doraemon
Kitty and I are huge fans of Ya Kun Kaya Toast! We're not sure what it is about their coffee and tea, but it's always so flavorful. Whenever we're craving a good cup of coffee or tea, Ya Kun is our go-to choice, especially if there's one nearby. We were in the Jurong Gateway area and decided to visit this outlet for a coffee and some kaya and butter bread toast. However, we noticed that the coffee at this outlet was a bit different from the other outlets we've tried. It wasn't as flavorful, and it wasn't as piping hot as we're used to. We also found the tea to be less flavorful than usual. Their kaya toast is still a classic Singaporean treat. It's always perfectly toasted, with just the right amount of butter and kaya. We love the combination of the sweet kaya and the salty butter.
夏日夢
Was here for a quick light dinner while waiting for my appointment. Never have I expected exceptional service from Yakun, after all it’s just serving toast and kopi, but this evening’s experience was delightful. I am impressed by the warm reception from the staff, and a strong comradeship within the team could be felt. I enjoyed my delicious teh c, eggs and otah very much. Would definitely visit this outlet again!
Samuel Ng
Ya Kun has improved so much. The Toastwich with solid char siew meat is really good besides the usual tea. And they served me quickly at my table as I’m handicapped riding an escooter. The older staff knows exactly what to do. No questions asked
siewlan liow
Good location near to mrt station in b1 jem. Long queue with 6-7 persons in front at 2plus pm. But the queue clear quite fast. Comfy seating area not so crowded as quite a lot ppl in the queue is take away not dining in. Great for local coffe toast and quick bite. Notice announcement on new opearting hour as they no longer open till 9pm.
Lynn Gwynie
Authentic breakfast place that opens quite early! Located in JEM shopping mall. I like how they cracked the eggs for you so you wouldn't scald your fingers trying to crack the hot eggs! The tea is nice and it has more tea taste than milk which is something I like! Tried the Soya Beancurd Milk Tea and it's surprisingly good too!
牛油糖吐司套餐
(Kaya Butter/Kaya Peanut)
(4 pieces)
(2 eggs)
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