Kaya toast, prata, nasi lemak, noodles… we sure know how to do local breakfast in Singapore. It’s cheat day everyday!

If breakfast is the most important meal of the day then it shouldn’t be anything less than epic. Consider yourself lucky to be living in Singapore where breakfast is merely a concept. Want to eat rice for breakfast? Try nasi lemak. Need something fried and dough-y? We’ve got prata and vadai. Here are our favourite dishes we love to start the day with. Just a heads up, look away if you’re anti-carbs and gluten. This is how we do local breakfast in Singapore!

Who doesn’t love toast for breakfast? We level it up by slathering kaya (a custard jam made from coconut milk, pandan, egg yolk and sugar) on toasted bread or soft warm buns. Plus, a simple side of two soft-boiled eggs paired with a cup of hot teh tarik or kopi. This traditional breakfast set is available at any local coffee shop – and it won’t even cost you more than $5.