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☀️ Can a Breakfast Toast Survive for 80 Years?

Imagine this: You’re sitting in a corner shophouse on a sleepy Keong Saik morning. The clink of coffee cups, the aroma of kaya toast crisping over a charcoal grill, and the comforting buzz of uncles catching up over kopi-o. This isn’t a nostalgic dream—this is Tong Ah Eating House, a living legend that’s been feeding generations since 1939.

If you’re visiting Singapore or rediscovering your own city, this place isn’t just another kopi stop—it’s a heritage-laden experience. And yes, they really did invent the crispy kaya toast style.

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📍 Where to Find Tong Ah

Address: 35 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089142
Just a 5-minute walk from Outram Park MRT (Exit H)

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🍞 What Makes Tong Ah… Tong Ah?

🔸 The Toast That Changed Toast

• Triple-Toasted Kaya Toast – Tong Ah’s signature move. Toasted three times for extra crunch, this wafer-thin marvel holds its bite even when dunked in soft-boiled eggs.
• Prefer it pillowy? They’ve got the Traditional Kaya Toast Set too.
• French Toast with Kaya – A crowd sleeper hit. Thick, eggy, and blissfully slathered in kaya.

Pro tip: Ask for the “super crispy” version if you like a little extra char.

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☕ The Kopi Game Is Strong

• Brewed from old-school Nanyang beans, Tong Ah’s kopi is bold, bitter, and beautiful.
• Order it kopi-c (with evaporated milk), kopi-o (black), or tone down the sugar with a “siu dai” request.

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🍲 Stay for Zi Char, Come Back for More

While breakfast draws the early birds, Tong Ah’s zi char menu turns it into a local dinner hotspot.

Must-Try Dishes:

• Fragrant Chicken (甘香鸡): Crispy wings glazed with a tangy-spicy sauce.
• Coffee Pork Ribs: Yes, coffee. Glazed ribs that are smoky, sweet, and finger-licking good.
• Claypot Beancurd: Homey tofu with minced pork and radish in sizzling sauce.
• Seafood Bee Hoon: Prawns, clams, wok hei—need we say more?

Expect to spend about $15–$25 per person, depending on how much you share (and trust us, you’ll want to).

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🛋️ Ambience: Old Charm, No Frills

• Expect plastic stools, marble tables, and a front-row view of Singaporean food culture in motion.
• Mornings can get crowded (10–15 min wait), but turnover’s quick and it’s all part of the charm.

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🧭 Insider Tips & Fun Facts

• Closed on Wednesday nights (open 7am–2pm only on Wed).
• Been operating since 1939 – older than the Merlion.
• Kaya is still made in-house, the traditional way.
• Regulars include taxi drivers, office workers, and the occasional curious tourist-turned-regular.

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💬 Why You Should Go

Because some things shouldn’t be modernised.
Tong Ah Eating House is more than a breakfast spot—it’s a slice of living history. If you’re chasing authenticity, want to eat like a local, or just love a good toast with your coffee, this place is a must.

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🧡 Final Thoughts

We talk a lot about heritage in Singapore, but few places taste like it. Tong Ah does. Whether you’re there for kaya toast or zi char dinner, you’ll leave with a full belly and a deeper appreciation for the little stalls that built this city.

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Note: Menu items and availability may vary. We recommend visiting earlier in the day for breakfast items, and always check for seasonal changes.

Official site: Tong Ah Eating House (Facebook page)

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What’s your favourite old-school breakfast spot in Singapore?
Have a memory at Tong Ah? Share your story in the comments—we’d love to hear it.

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