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PaPa Cafe

3.8(69)on Googlehougang

991 Buangkok Link, #02-10, Singapore 537984

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryWheelchair accessible

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)8:30 AM – 8:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
CRoom to grow

Score: 35 / 100

Atmosphere30
Queue wait30
Consistency30
Food quality40
Value for money20

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: PaPa Cafe appears to be a mixed bag, with recurring themes of inconsistent service and fluctuating food portions, particularly for their ready-to-serve curries.

While some patrons praise the prata and Teh Tarik, the curries themselves, including the fish curry, are often described as diluted or lacking flavour.

A significant concern is the pricing of their curries and rice sets; an additional scoop of mutton can reportedly cost as much as the original set, leading to frustration over perceived stinginess and poor value.

The $14 mutton rice with chicken liver and one vegetable, for example, has been cited as overpriced given the portion size.

We'd advise sticking to the prata and masala dosa, which seem to be more consistently received.

Be prepared for potentially long wait times, even when the cafe is not busy, as delivery orders reportedly take precedence over dine-in customers.

Service can also be abrupt, with reports of staff being rude or unhelpful.

The lack of GST and service charge is a small positive, but it doesn't offset the core issues of value and service.

Best for a quick prata fix, but manage expectations for anything beyond that.

Signature

prata

Wait time

Expect long waits during peak hours, as delivery orders are prioritised.

Price

$$ ($7-15/person)

Score: 35 · 5 sources

What customers say

PaPa Cafe receives mixed reviews, with many customers expressing dissatisfaction over recent price increases and reduced portion sizes, particularly for mutton dishes and curries.

Service quality is a recurring negative theme, with reports of rude staff and long wait times, especially as delivery orders seem prioritized over dine-in.

However, some patrons still find the prata and Teh Tarik enjoyable, appreciating the absence of GST and service charge.

price-to-portion discrepancyinconsistent service qualityrude staff interactionsprata and Teh Tarik qualityfood safety concerns
10% positive20% neutral70% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★Sg Hungry Ghost· 5 months ago

**UPDATE 12 DEC 2025** $14 for mutton rice with chicken liver and 1 veg. When the guy finished scooping the mutton, I thought it was a very stingy portion, so I told him to add abit more. To my horror…

★★★★Dennis Toh· 6 months ago

Waited for 15mins after ordering (2 x kosong + 2 coke + 1 curry puff) and lady staff told me need to wait for at least 15mins to 20 mins. Do note the shop was almost empty with just 3 tables occupied…

★★★★Dominic Chong· 2 years ago

Great place for Indian food. I always frequent here to get my Teh Tarik fix. Service is alright (don't expect too much from it and that's understandable). The food is decent and the prices are relat…

★★★★Pragadeeswaran Raju· a year ago

There was a cockroach inside the drinks, the shop has no awareness of pest and food safety. No action from the restaurant side. Don’t even know how to handle a food safety incident. Not even a single…

★★★★Farazilah Mohamed Shariff· 7 months ago

Your new staff (lady) very rude! Please serve customer in a very nice way or good customer service! Do not give 1 unhappy face to customer and do not anyhow tell other customer about other customer b…

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