Singapore is a lively cosmopolitan pearl set in the midst of the splendour of the Southeast Asian region. Its sky-high towers of glass and steel are only matched by the burning ambition of its citizens to surpass the best of the best to be simply exemplary. This vibrant energy resonates through all aspects of the country and visitors wanting a taste of it can experience it at a Singapore city centre hotel such as the exclusive Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore. Make a quality Singapore hotel reservation at this property to enjoy stylish modern interiors coupled with 5 star service fit for royalty to make the most out of your Singapore sojourn. Take a stroll through the town and partake of the delicious offerings of Ya Kun Kaya Toast, infused with local flavour and the entrepreneurial spirit. Founded by Chinese immigrant Loi Ah Koon, Ya Hun Kaya features a mouthwatering array of breakfast foods that provide the perfect jumpstart to any morning, before that important meeting or that sightseeing tour. Their signature dish is Kaya Toast, brown bread roasted to crispy perfection and lightly buttered with the delicious Kaya concoction, a combination of coconut and egg, their original claim to fame. The story boasts humble origins that saw Loi Ah migrate to Singapore in 1926, learn the tricks of the baking trade and strike out on his own, serving a simple offering of toast, eggs and coffee to the working class masses of Singapore. Before long, he married in China and his wife came with him to Singapore, whereupon she came up with the brilliant idea of cutting the toast in two and spreading her homemade kaya paste on the slices. Never before has the phrase “behind every great man is a great woman” been more apt, as the business really took off with this tasty twist on toast. Loi Ah also gained a reputation for spreading goodwill to all his customers and maintaining a cheery outlook no matter how stressful the trade became, earning him and the business governmental accolades. Today, the humble coffee house that started in 1944 has expanded to over fifty outlets spread across Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines, with plans to establish outlets in Malaysia and Brunei next. So the next time you’re in the city, remember to visit Ya Kun Kaya and sample the good, delicious food that has become a part of Singapore’s national entrepreneurial identity.