New Toa Payoh kopitiam has chicken quesadilla, 24-hour prata tsunami, curry CCF & dim sum

For those living and working near Singapore Press Holdings and the Toa Payoh North industrial estate area, have you spotted a brand-new Kimly Coffeeshop gleaming like a beacon amidst this unrelenting 3-day monsoon downpour?

If you haven’t, perhaps it’s time to swing by, more so if you’re exasperated with the same old food stalls you’ve been frequenting day in and day out.

First of all, if you’re the type that gets hungry in the wee hours of the morning, good news — there are two 24-hour food stalls that never sleep! The first is Indian Muslim stall, RIYANA, with its eye-catching green signage.

Before you roll your eyes and dismiss it as another typical roti prata stall, take a closer look — you’ll spot unique options like Prata Tsunami and Sarang Burung Prata (bird’s nest roti) (S$9 for chicken, S$10 for mutton for both). If you’re after something with a bit more heft, they also sell Ayam Penyet (S$9).

The second stall is Dim Sum Express, that sells all 33 of its varieties for just S$1.50 each such as Steamed Yam Cake, Fried Prawn Dumpling, and Chicken Feet.

What sets this particular branch apart from the other ones around Singapore is its exclusive offering of Pork Ribs Curry Chee Cheong Fun and Nanyang Curry Chee Cheong Fun (S$3 each for both).

Now, let’s take a look at some of the other stalls. Liu San Jie (刘三姐), in particular, caught my attention. Unlike other ban mian stalls that offer you mian and ban mian, this stall just serves mee hoon kueh, freshly churned out by hand.

I tried the Signature Mee Hoon Kueh Soup (S$6) with added-on Hakka Fried Pork Belly (+S$3.50) and Signature Fried Chicken (+S$3.50). With its robust nam yu (red fermented beancurd) flavour and juicy texture, the Hakka fried pork belly was perhaps one of the best I’ve had.

The owner shared with me that the Signature Fried Chicken follows a Nyonya method. It was lightly spiced with mild notes of kaffir lime — quite tasty, though it pales in comparison to the fried pork.

The soup had a delightful anchovy undertone, filled with mushrooms, minced meat, mani cai, and fried shallots. The homemade prawn paste was also delectably soft with a tinge of chewiness. If the soup version impressed me that much, I’m now dying to return just to try their dry version.

Deli Delight Hainan Western has an extensive selection of Western food. Some interesting options I spotted were Mala Crispy Chicken Cutlet (S$8.50), Hainanese Pork Chop (S$8.50), and Quesadilla Chicken (S$5.50).

After shutting down on 28 Jan 2025, Poh Kee Chicken Rice returns to its former location after the previous coffeeshop’s closure.

Enjoy fragrant plates of Roasted/Steamed Chicken Rice Set (S$5.50/S$6.50), Shredded Chicken Macaroni (S$4.50/S$5.50/S$6.50), and Roasted Pork Rice (S$4.50/S$5.50/S$6.50).

Tanaka Vegetarian, QM Mixed Veg, Leng Tang Beauty Nutritious Soup, and the drinks stall (24 hours, too), are all ready to welcome you! If you’re around Toa Payoh, do drop by Kimly Coffeeshop for some supper.

Curry Cafe: Secluded HDB void deck eatery with over 60 dishes like curry chicken & $1.20 prata