For the younger Singaporeans, perhaps their idea of Kaya Toast & Kopi places is Yakun, Killiney Kopitiam and Toast Box.
There is an almost forgotten part of history located at North Bridge Road near Lavender.
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Heap Seng Leong 協勝隆 is one of those treasures in Singapore, a short walk away from the famous Michelin-starred Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodles.
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It is known for its extremely old-school setting that is caught in a time-warp of the 70s, from the tables, chairs, tiles and décor.
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The coffeeshop opens from 5am to 5pm (shortened after COVID-19 days), and also has a Malay stall known for its Nasi Lemak, Mee Siam and Curry Puffs.
I can just imagine unsuspecting people walking past the shop and not giving it a chance.
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Walk inside and you would feel that time stood still. The rustic-looking walls, tables, old-school titbit containers and the butter aroma lingering in the air reminded me of Singapore in the 1980-90s.
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This place has been here apparently from 1974.
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Uncle Shi is the iconic person here, often filmed for making traditional kopi in his white singlet and stripped pajama pants.
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You can order its Kopi Gu You, local coffee with a slab of butter dropped within for caramelised flavour and softer notes of the coffee beans.
Local style bulletproof coffee.
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Some of you may be uncomfortable with butter in your coffee, but it supposedly provides a slower, more sustained energy high, and kicks the body into fat-burning drive first thing in the morning (not if you also eat loads of other stuff).
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Taste-wise, I loved the aromatic Robusta coffee that just had the right amount of bitter notes.
The butter other than giving a greasy aftertaste, made the texture of the coffee more silky.
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A set with toast and eggs go for only $3.60. While the kaya toast may not be the crispy-thin style that many would have liked, it was thick and fluffy – charcoal grilled and big on taste of nostalgia.
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Heap Seng Leong
10 North Bridge Road, #01-5109, Singapore 190010
Tel: +65 6292 2368
Opening Hours: 5am – 5pm (Mon – Sun)
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