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Ya Kun Kaya Toast (United Square)

3.7(270)on Google$coffeenovena

101 Thomson Road #B1-38, United Square Shopping Mall, Singapore 307591

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryWheelchair accessible

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)7:30 AM – 7:30 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
CRoom to grow

Score: 20 / 100

Atmosphere10
Consistency10
Food quality20

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

We've noted a consistent pattern of customer service issues at the Ya Kun Kaya Toast United Square outlet, with multiple reports of staff being rude and yelling at customers.

This seems to detract significantly from the breakfast experience, with specific mentions of a 'bread maker aunty' and a 'cleaner uncle' contributing to a negative atmosphere.

Beyond the service, there are concerns about drink consistency; the soy teh has been described as diluted and watery, lacking the usual Ya Kun standard, and the Horlicks hot ($2.60) as tasting like 'condensed milk mixed with water' with insufficient malt.

The toast quality also appears inconsistent, with one reviewer stating it was 'under cooked' and not crispy, despite requesting it so.

Our take is that while Ya Kun is generally a reliable option for local breakfast, this particular outlet seems to fall short on both service and product consistency.

We'd recommend exploring other Ya Kun outlets, such as those at Tangs, Ion, or One North, for a more pleasant experience.

This location is best avoided if you're looking for a peaceful start to your day or a consistent product.

Price

Below $10/person

Score: 20 · 5 sources

What customers say

Ya Kun Kaya Toast (United Square) receives significant negative feedback, primarily concerning rude and yelling staff, particularly from the toasting auntie, cleaner uncle, and bread maker aunties.

Customers also report inconsistent food and drink quality, with diluted beverages like soy teh and Horlicks, and poorly prepared items such as non-crispy, undercooked toast.

While some staff are noted for kindness, the overall service experience is often described as unpleasant, impacting the dining atmosphere.

Rude and yelling staffInconsistent beverage quality (diluted soy teh, Horlicks)Poor toast preparation (not crispy, undercooked)Unpleasant dining atmosphere
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Google Reviews

★★★★Gwendolyn Joergensen· 3 months ago

I really hate to be that person! But omg I generally love Yakun Kaya and the other outlets like Tangs, Ion, Paragon, Far East Plaza cuz when I ask for crispy toast, they actually produce crispy toast!…

★★★★C· 4 months ago

being a daily soy teh drinker, the soy teh tasted very diluted, with almost no soy flavour, which was quite different from the usual Yakun standard. my bf said it tasted like water hahaha I was told…

★★★★Ken Choo· 9 months ago

The staffs very rude. Keep scolding and yelling while doing they work . Especially the cleaner uncle and the bread maker aunties. The whole day weekend sunday mood turn down while you happily get a g…

★★★★★Anita M· 2 months ago

Horlicks hot (2.60$) tastes terrible like just condensed milk mixed with water. Not malt taste from the Horlicks probably they mix less than a teaspoon for it to taste so awful. Also no tissues provi…

★★★★★Juney B· 5 months ago

This morning was completely spoiled by the aunty who kept scolding and yelling. The customer behind us mistakenly collected our food, leaving his own order unclaimed at the counter. When we checked wi…

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