Keng Wah Sung Cafe is a classic Hainanese kopitiam at 783 Geylang Rd in a quieter corner of Geylang, Singapore. It has a 4.3 rating from 727 Google reviews. It is described as having stood the test of time as one of Singapore's traditional kopitiams. Reviewers mention kaya toast most, along with wonton mee pok, nasi lemak and soft-boiled eggs, praising thin, crispy toast, good coffee and tea and affordable, generous portions. One found the noodles slightly overcooked and the nasi lemak rice not very lemak.
A Hainanese kopitiam is built around a simple breakfast: thin, crisp toast with kaya jam and butter, two soft-boiled eggs with soy sauce and white pepper, and strong coffee or tea. Coffee is traditionally brewed with a sock filter and sweetened with condensed milk, and the order terms can be confusing, so ask for kopi or teh and say how you take it. Mornings are the busiest, so go a little earlier or later for a seat. Many kopitiams also have stalls selling noodles and rice dishes, so a group can order different plates.
For a traditional kopi and kaya toast breakfast in Geylang, Keng Wah Sung is a nostalgic choice.