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Bukit Batok kopitiam makes a comeback with 10 stalls, serving banh mi and BBQ stingray

Bukit Batok kopitiam makes a comeback with 10 stalls, serving banh mi and BBQ stingray

Yahoo06-05-2025
With its new flashy neon yellow signboard, Wan Hao Kopitiam at 217 Street 21 reopens after a 4-week renovation.
This 10-stall kopitiam is otherwise nondescript, tucked away amidst rows of HDB blocks. Don't let that fool you— it's known to be one of the more popular coffee shops in the Bukit Batok area.
Residents would already be familiar with most stalls that have been around for some time. For Bukit Batok first-timers, I'll let you in on the haps of this kopitiam.
First up is a fresh face here at Wan Hao Kopitiam (Not in SG, though) — Popular Food Japanese & Korean Cuisine. It is a popular chain stall across the island, serving over 40 Japanese & Korean dishes that fortunately won't burn a hole in your pocket.
As part of a special opening promotion, they are offering a free Pork Katsu (worth S$4.80) with the purchase of any one of the following dishes: Hotplate Saba Fish Set (S$6), Fat Beef (S$8.80), (S$5) and the Teriyaki Chicken + Japanese Potato Croquette Bento (S$6.50).
Look up Wan Hao Kopitiam online and you'll see many comments that mention Viet Corner. It's rare to see a stall in the kopitiam serving up authentic Vietnamese fare like their Special Beef (S$7.50), Grilled Pork Chop Rice (S$5.50) and the best part, 9 types of starting from just S$5!
Next up: the token Western stall at every kopitiam. Meet New Chef Western, with 4.7 stars on Google and a menu of 50 dishes to choose from. From their Sirloin Butter Herb (S$16) and Farm Chicken Chop Lemon Butter Sauce (S$8.90) to Norway Salmon Steak Wasabi (S$13.80), there's a high-quality, deliciously cooked protein for everyone.
Shun Heng BBQ is perfect for those who want to indulge in a hearty cheat meal. Their BBQ Stingray (S$14/S$23) and BBQ (S$14/S$19/S$23) are popular picks amongst customers and are said to be fresh and tasty!
Craving local classics like fishball noodles, roasted meats and cai fan? They've got it all. Oh, and of course, the quintessential drink stall too.
There might be other kopitiams in the area, but surely, Wan Hao Kopitiam is a notch above the rest.
12 hidden gems in Bukit Batok that make travelling to the West worth it
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