A beginner's guide to the kopitiam breakfast
By The Lepak Charms team ·
Our Kaya Toast Charm started with a very serious research trip: several breakfasts in a row.
The holy trinity
- Kaya toast: thin slices of toast with pandan coconut jam and a cold slab of butter.
- Soft-boiled eggs: crack them into a saucer, add a dash of dark soy sauce and white pepper.
- Kopi or teh: strong, sweet and served in a thick cup.
Ordering like a local
| You say | You get |
|---|---|
| Kopi | Coffee with condensed milk |
| Kopi O | Black coffee with sugar |
| Kopi C | Coffee with evaporated milk and sugar |
| Kopi kosong | Coffee with milk, no sugar |
| Peng | Iced |
Add siew dai for less sweet, or gao for extra strong.
Pro tip: a chocolate malt drink "dinosaur" style comes with a mountain of powder on top. That one inspired our Choc Malt Dino Charm.
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