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Tong Lai Eating House
283 Bukit Batok East Ave 3, #01-285 Block 283, Singapore 650283
Tong Lai Eating House is a cafe located at 283 Bukit Batok East Ave 3 in the Bukit Batok neighbourhood. The venue has a 3.8 rating across 80 reviews.
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STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 75 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 4 months ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 21 Jul 2026
Our take on Tong Lai Eating House is that it serves as a solid neighbourhood coffeeshop, particularly for the morning and midday crowds.
Reviewers consistently highlight its variety and the general quality of food, making it a convenient stop after visiting the nearby wet market.
We note the specific praise for Eida'z Kitchen Nasi Padang, which some consider a hidden gem in Bukit Batok.
The affordability of drinks, with coffee O and teh O priced at $0.80, is a significant draw that sets it apart.
However, we also observe a recurring criticism regarding the mixed rice stall, which is frequently cited as overpriced compared to competitors in the area and experiences high turnover.
Most stalls close for dinner, with only the Zi Char and Claypot Rice options remaining.
We'd recommend Tong Lai Eating House for a reliable and budget-friendly breakfast or lunch, especially if you're in the area and looking for a quick, local meal.
Signature
Eida'z Kitchen Nasi Padang
Best time
Breakfast and lunch
Score: 75 · 5 sources
What customers say
Tong Lai Eating House is a well-regarded neighborhood coffeeshop in Bukit Batok, particularly popular for breakfast and lunch, offering a good variety of food options.
Customers frequently praise the affordable coffee/tea and specific stalls like Eida'z Kitchen Nasi Padang.
However, the mixed rice stall is consistently criticized for being overpriced compared to competitors in the area.
Google Reviews
Passed by this coffee shop and tried the duck rice shop. bought the roasted duck curry noodles, the curry gravy was thick and oily, which I loved. The yellow noodles had a bit of an alkaline taste, an…
Popular neighborhood coffeeshop, especially for breakfast & lunch. Most stalls doesn't operate during dinner except for Zi Zhar and Claypot Rice which is also very popular.
Delicious economical zichar stall 福珍 Fu Zhen Seafood Friendly lady boss. Love their Assam fish head and many other dishes!!
a comprehensive and complete coffeeshop. great food and great variety. always like the food and coffee here. nice to take a short break here sfter doong marketing at the wet market nearby.
Today I had my lunch laksa here. It was just nice. I asked the aunt to have fork. She went all the way to another shop helped me get one. Nice attitude, thanks aunt. Then I had coffee, the coffee stal…
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