📷 In frame: ⁣⁣ Cham, Kaya Butter Toast & Bun, Half-boiled eggs.

✨: Kheng Chew does the humble half-boiled egg amazingly, perfectly runny and silken. The fragrant, homemade kaya is a wonderful combination with the butter and toast. And how could I forget, the CHAM-- rich, deep, and milky coffee with a roasty hint of tea. If you’re lucky (unlike me on this particular day), the packed beehoon is a must-try. The beehoon is fried with tauchu or fermented yellow soybeans, giving it a unique and absolutely delectable flavour. They do a good nasi lemak as well, that’s simple with just some sweet sambal and coconut rice. ⁣

💬: Do get your toast and buns with kaya and butter on the side, as I’m pretty sure they use Planta for the already spread versions. A downside would be the cham isn’t consistently good: the first time I went I fell absolutely in love but my second visit’s cup was slightly too milky for my liking. ⁣


For a good fix of traditional Hainanese breakfast, Kheng Chew is definitely my favourite spot in my neighbourhood! There’s plenty of meal options available as well, given it is merged with Tian Kee that serves up Curry Noodles, Ipoh Hor Fun, and the like.⁣