Killiney Kopitiam is named one of the 10 legacy coffee shops and teahouses in Asia
Excerpt from https://www.tatlerasia.com/dining/drinks/heritage-coffee-shops-teahouses-asia
6. Killiney Kopitiam (Singapore)
Established: 1919
Speciality: traditional Singaporean kopi, kaya toast, soft-boiled eggs
Allegedly founded as Kopitiam Kian Hoe in 1919 at its iconic 67 Killiney Road location, Killiney Kopitiam holds the distinction of being one of Singapore’s oldest continuously operating kopitiams or traditional coffee shops. For over a century, this Hainanese-style establishment has been a cornerstone of local breakfast and tea culture.
Stepping into the original Killiney outlet is going back in time. Despite its expansion into a beloved chain across Asia, the flagship store retains its nostalgic charm. Here, the kopi is still brewed using time-honoured methods—beans roasted with sugar and butter, then brewed in a large metal pot through a cloth “sock” filter. This yields a rich, strong and distinctively Singaporean cup, best paired with their perfectly crisp charcoal-grilled kaya toast and runny soft-boiled eggs, seasoned with a dash of dark soy sauce and white pepper.
Killiney Kopitiam isn’t just a place for a meal; it’s a living piece of Singaporean heritage, preserving the simple, comforting flavours that have fuelled generations.
