Kim Keat Food And Drinks Centre
About This Spot
Stepping into Kim Keat Food And Drinks Centre is like slipping into a quieter corner of Singapore, where time moves at an unhurried pace and the gentle buzz of familiar faces blends with the clatter of shared meals. This coffee shop feels more like an old neighborhood gathering spot than a bustling commercial hub—an intimate retreat planted firmly within the city’s ever-changing rhythm.
There’s a comfortable stillness here, a kind of gracious quietness that invites you to slow down. The days unfold softly, punctuated by the conversations of regulars and the sizzle coming from various stalls promising hearty, well-loved local flavors. Though off the typical tourist map, this space quietly holds onto layers of community history—a place once part of a market square that has matured into a modest, unassuming crossroads of taste and memory.
Menu highlights emerge naturally in the hum of the food centre: a plate of fragrant nasi lemak served with generosity, comforting bowls of curry-laced bee hoon or richly spiced briyani rice, and finger foods like crispy chicken wings or warm, freshly made prata that carry the weight of tradition in every bite. The stalls here aren’t about flash; they’re about honest portions and familiar tastes that feel like a small kindness on a busy day.
A special warmth radiates from the quieter corners—where friendly hawkers offer more than just food, extending gestures that echo a spirit of care and community. The thoughtful balance between affordability and abundance makes this a place where sharing a meal feels like a homecoming.
Kim Keat Food And Drinks Centre may not buzz with the energy of a crowded hawker hive, but it offers a subtler kind of comfort—a pause, a space to savor authentic moments away from the hurried pace of city life.
What’s Available Here
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Outdoor seating
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On-site services
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Takeaway
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Dine-in
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Great coffee
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Great tea selection
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Breakfast
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
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Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Wheelchair-accessible seating
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Coffee
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Quick bite
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Small plates
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Catering
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Seating
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Gender-neutral toilets
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Toilet
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Casual
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Groups
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Accepts reservations
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Good for kids
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High chairs
Location & Hours
| Monday | 05:30 AM - 11:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | 05:30 AM - 11:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | 05:30 AM - 11:00 PM | |
| Thursday | 05:30 AM - 11:00 PM | |
| Friday | 05:30 AM - 11:00 PM | |
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| Saturday | 05:30 AM - 11:00 PM | |
| Sunday | 05:30 AM - 11:00 PM |
Ho Hong 04 Jan 2026
Food really big portion, delicious too. However, very hard to find if take public transport as it is really deserted. Very quiet too which is a minus point because it gets boring
Y P 24 Nov 2025
Western Stall: $3.50 for a delicious Cheese Beef Burger. It's value for money and amazing, if only they offered double Cheese Beef Burger. Also, the Chicken Wings were fried to perfection. Will definitely be back for more. Maybe I'll get two burgers the next time.
Florence Leow 31 Oct 2025
???? Decades ago, since 1970, this area where Kim Keat Food and Drinks Centre currently is used to be a former market square ( ie the old hawker centre + old wet market). ???? That old former wet market was torn down in around late 1999, to make way for a new multi-storey carpark complex. That was under the main upgrading programme of our Toa Payoh East area. ???? Subsquently, the new Multi-Storey Carpark was built on the grounds of the former wet market in around 2002. ???? And not long afterwards, Kim Keat Food And Drinks Centre was established. ???? In early 2002, it was initially rented to another foodcourt operator ( who air-conditioned the place), but things didn't work out. ????Subsequently, things got into order, and now we have this Kim Keat Food Centre ( non aircon) right at my doorstep. There was also a big fire last year in June 2023, that burned down part of the foodcourt. In the end, the foodcourt operator renovated the entire premises and it re-opened in July 2023 last year. The entire place now looks better and is cleaner. All individual stalls have their premises renovated too. ???? This is our regular go-to place for our meals at times. Most popular stall is the Hock Kee Seafood Zhi-char stall & the Indian food stall is great too. I also like Fat Belly Western stall for their fish and chips.
N Ricebunny 10 Oct 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Si Beh Ho Seafood @ Kim Keat Coffeeshop – Truly “Si Beh Ho”! If you’re around the Kim Keat area and craving good zi char, Si Beh Ho Seafood definitely lives up to its name — it’s really “si beh ho” (super good)! The dishes are flavourful, generous in portion, and cooked with that unmistakable wok hei that’s so hard to find these days. Their signature salted egg prawns are crispy, fragrant, and coated evenly with rich sauce — addictive from the first bite. The hotplate tofu comes sizzling with tender tofu and a savoury sauce that pairs perfectly with rice. And if you love something homely, their sambal kangkong and sweet & sour pork hit just the right balance of spice and tang. Prices are reasonable, the uncle and aunty running the stall are friendly, and food is served fresh and hot even during peak hours. You can really taste the heart they put into every dish. Highly recommend for families, friends, or anyone who wants a satisfying zi char meal in a cosy neighbourhood setting. Support our hardworking local hawkers — Si Beh Ho Seafood truly deserves more recognition!
Zhilin Chiam 30 Sep 2025
There’s a Malay stall located at the corner of the shop. She is very friendly and generous with what she gives. She is obviously here to feed people and not earn money. Easily outside, a pack of nasi lemak like this will probably be $6-$7. But here, she charges only $2.50 and gave me an additional hotdog, the orange kueh thingy. Food is not bad either!!
Mr Wee 18 Sep 2025
Had mixed vegetable rice (S$3.80) and kopi-o ($1.30) Lunch. 27/10/2025