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If you’re longing for a nostalgic dining experience in a Nanyang kopitiam, Great Nanyang Heritage Cafe is the place to be! Following its successful debut at Craig Road in Tanjong Pagar, the owner has now extended its presence to the heart of Singapore at 111 Somerset, Orchard.
The restaurant is adorned with numerous old-school elements, including a corner reminiscent of a traditional grocery shop front from yesteryears. Decor items like vintage magazines, posters, biscuit tins, and glass soda bottles will instantly take you on a journey back to the vibrant decades of the 70s and 80s.
The interior also radiated a retro atmosphere, characterised by small blue tiles and an old-fashioned grille gate. Every detail of the shop’s decor was carefully curated to transport patrons back in time to the bygone era.
According to an interview with 8days, the owner was born in Penang and later moved to Singapore for work. Consequently, he has incorporated numerous traditional Penang dishes into the menu at Great Nanyang Heritage Cafe.
For an authentic taste of Nanyang cuisine, make sure to try their Traditional Kaya Butter Toast (from S$2.70). Their signature toasts also include Tuna Mayo Toast (from S$3.80), Curry Chicken Toast (S$7.90), and Egg Mayo Toast (from S$3.80).
Other sought-after dishes on the menu feature Nasi Lemak Kukus with Chicken Berempah Leg (S$8.90), Dry Mee Siam with Chicken Berempah Leg (S$8.90), Penang Prawn Noodle (S$8.90), and Curry Chicken Chee Cheong Fun (S$9.90). Delve into a wide array of authentic Nanyang delicacies from their extensive menu.
Don’t forget to complement your meal with popular drinks like Kopi (S$2 for hot, S$3.80 for cold) and Hor Ka Sai (S$3 for hot, S$5 for cold).
Bring your loved ones along and take a trip down memory lane at Great Nanyang Heritage Cafe!
Old KL Kopitiam: Heritage spot serving all-day breakfast with loaded butter kaya bun & yam cake
