Ya Kun Kaya Toast

About Us – The Ya Kun Story

Ya Kun began in 1926 with a young Hainanese boy, Loi Ah Koon, who arrived in Singapore with nothing but a suitcase and a dream. From a tiny coffeestall at Telok Ayer, he built a beloved spot known for fragrant kopi, charcoal-grilled kaya toast, and warm, heartfelt service. Together with his wife, who perfected their homemade kaya, Ah Koon created a legacy rooted in grit, simplicity and genuine hospitality.

From its humble beginnings to its home at Far East Square, Ya Kun has grown into a timeless Singapore icon — a place where tradition lives on, and every cup of coffee tells a story.

* Our vision
To establish Ya Kun as a household name in Singapore and Asia, offering delectable kaya toast and other complementary traditional food and beverages to one and all.

* Our Mission
- Preserve its unique & rich heritage established since 1944
- Perpetuate its belief that a good toast can bind kinship, friendship & partnership
- Persevere in achieving its twin objectives of affordability & availability of its products
- Pursue excellence in customer service
- Position itself at the forefront of innovation for product development