So glad that I have finally given this a try at Curious Palette, considering how this item had been on my to-try list ever since it’s introduction on the menu here.

Possibly one of the most expensive renditions of Kaya Toasts around at S$10.90 before taxes, the variant here also sees a creative approach of using coffee-infused butter and kaya with old-school toast. The result is something familiar and nostalgic, but with a surprisingly appetising twist — the toast carries that familiar crispness of that found in Ya Kun’s kaya toast; the highlight being the generously thick slab of coffee-infused butter that sits in between the toast. All smooth and luscious, the coffee butter provides the kaya toast with a rich flavour that carried distinct, fruity notes of the espresso used in the coffee butter; all that without clouding the tastebuds with a strong aftertaste — a rather clean finish despite its heavy taste profile. The kaya helps to provide an aptly sweet note to balance off the coffee-infused butter, but does not attempt to overwhelm at the same time.

The item also comes with 2 runny eggs and a small bottle of Espresso Shoyu on the side; a classic and comforting combination with kaya toast as always, though the Espresso Shoyu felt pretty close to a light soy sauce — not necessarily a bad thing, though I kinda expected a slightly fruitier or earthier undertone given its namesake.

Despite its priciness, the Kaya Coffee Butter is pretty much a novelty worth trying for its innovative twist to a proven formula — one that also showcases their knowledge behind their craft as a cafe that is part of the third wave coffee movement; also something that I actually would not mind having again.

While this item is unavailable in their delivery menu, Curious Palette does serve up a dedicated menu for delivery and self pick-ups through their own website, as well as via GrabFood — a great option to grab their White Magic at the comfort of your own home is dining-in isn’t quite your thing at the moment.