Location: Level 1, Unit Number #01-29
Authentic Indian mamak restaurant serving traditional prata, masala dosa, biryani, and murtabak with generous portions and friendly service in convenient location.
Jalan Kayu The Prata Cafe at 18 Tai Seng Street #01-29 brings the authentic flavors of Singapore's beloved mamak culture to the commercial district, serving traditional Indian cuisine in a warm, welcoming environment that celebrates the rich culinary heritage of South Asian flatbreads and curry dishes. Operating daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, this quick-service restaurant has established itself as a reliable destination for office workers, residents, and food enthusiasts seeking genuine Indian comfort food, from their signature soft prata with its tender, flaky texture to aromatic biryani dishes that showcase the complex spice blends that make Indian cuisine so captivating.
The restaurant's comprehensive menu features beloved South Indian staples including their famous masala dosa—a crispy fermented crepe filled with spiced potato mixture that represents one of the region's most iconic dishes—alongside creative modern interpretations like Maggi goreng (Maggi mee goreng) prepared mamak-style, tender mutton biryani made with fragrant basmati rice and traditional spices, and chicken murtabak, a savory stuffed pancake that exemplifies the skillful pastry techniques central to Indian street food culture. Customers consistently praise the establishment for "excellent" and "delicious" food with "generous portions" and reasonable pricing, while noting the friendly, efficient staff who maintain the quick service expected in Singapore's fast-paced dining environment.
Strategically positioned within the bustling 18 Tai Seng development with convenient outdoor seating options, Jalan Kayu The Prata Cafe serves a diverse community that includes both Indian food enthusiasts and newcomers eager to explore authentic flavors in an accessible setting. The restaurant's integration with modern delivery platforms like Deliveroo and Foodpanda, offering service within 32 minutes to the surrounding Hougang Avenue 3 area, demonstrates their commitment to meeting contemporary dining needs while preserving traditional preparation methods. As part of a growing chain with locations at Connexis, United Square, Fusionopolis, and other Singapore developments, this Tai Seng outlet continues the brand's mission of making authentic Indian cuisine accessible to Singapore's multicultural population, establishing itself as an essential dining destination where traditional spice mastery meets modern convenience for anyone seeking the comforting, aromatic experience of genuine mamak culture.
Based on 15 reviews
Out of 48 shops
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Steve S
1st time here and ordered via website 'scan to order'. So went inside to ask if I needed to collect the food myself. I was chased out, a very rude guy told me they were busy with many orders. Seriously?? He has to learn how to communicate with others. This place isnt very clean, basic housekeeping is needed. Fish gravy was a disappointment
Suji S
The place has indoor and outdoor seating at outside of Taiseng MRT. The food we tasted(mutton briyani and chicken kothu parotta) was good. Ice lemon tea was very average.
Gaurav Nigam
Broken plate and food is served on it. Already told them few months back but they haven’t learnt. If someone get the broken pieces in their food/stomach, they should be arrested/charged.
Lyn Tam
Ordered food and they got the order wrong. Waited for the egg prata to come and it has hair on it. Sent it back, waited for a new one and they sent a cheese prata instead. There was only one other table at the time I’m here thus it’s not like they are busy or anything. Just probably no mood to work or idk what else can I say. Oh I found another hair in my daughter’s prata as well. Faints
Jeremiah Tan Lagman
The fried food were cold and worst of all there is a COCKROACH on their food !! It only shows that the place is unhygienic at all !! I was dining in with my family and toddler. Too late when we notice the COCKROACH mixed in the meal !! How absurd this place is!! Who is regulating this place??
grace khoo
Staff was rude and food was horrible. Ordered teh tarik but there was no bubbles so obviously didnt tarik. Ordered 2 egg prata and there were more flour than anything else. The staffs look like they were zoned out and did a half-hearted job. One of the worse prata i ever ate in a while. Highly NOT RECOMMENDED!
jayden
Over price prata restaurant, prata is pretty normal like those normal prata you can get in coffeeshop, hawker centres etc...however the price is double or even triple for the tissue prata which taste very normal.. Curry gravy is also lukewarm, teh halia is also just typical normal ones you can get anywhere, not worth for the price though.
Amjad Shaikh
this restarant is known for its friendly staff and convenient location. Guests appreciate the cleanliness and the amenities provided, Famous for its prata, Their prata is known for being fluffy and crispy, and it pairs well with their savory curry
Joanne Lau
paper dosa here is the best ⭐ For food. Paper dosa is crisp and light and crunchy and fresh. Vadai is so good. Crunchy outside, soft inside. Teh peng is gooood. ⭐ For service. Counter guy was friendly and fast. Cook was smiling and engaging with customers as we lined up to order. Wait staff was bussing quickly and pleasantly. ⭐ For cleanliness. Tables and chairs all clean. Floor clean. Glass doors clean. ⭐ For price. Good price for a clean, well kept location. About $18 for a dosa set, 4 vadai and a fantastic teh-peng ice. ⭐ For "Will I Come Back?". Yes. Yes. Yes.
Shan Leong
Is my usual place to have Prata or Briyani, if have any craving and nearby will drop by here to eat. The curry was thick and flavourful. Prata was made to order, so still crispy. Service was fast. 👍
Wesley Wong
Very generous portion of bee Hoon goreng. Nice sitting both inside and outside. The Prata is also not bad although slightly more expensive than other Indian place.
Ivanwhooo
The ambience is very relaxing. The food are nice. The briyani rice is nice, the prata is nice too, coin prata is the best. Remember to try paper dosai too.
Matthias Chua
Price: $5.70 Masala Thosai: 4.5/5 Thosai was thin so most of its edges are crispy, potato curry had chopped onions giving the filling a nice crunch. Sambar: 3.5/5 The usual flavourful sambar you will find with thosai. Chutney: 4/5 The orange chutney was spicier than the white coconuty chutney and both were packed with flavour. Total score: 12/15
Koon Peng Tan
The atmosphere was excellent. We have privacy. The captain serve us with grace and smile.
Pearline Foo
Visited for the first time for dinner despite having passed by a couple of times. Food is very fresh & warm. While this is a self-service restaurant, the staff served us our drinks when the eatery wasn't crowded so I appreciate the gesture even though they don't exactly make small talk. We ordered Mee Goreng, Nasi Goreng, Mutton Murtabak and egg prata, plus Teh Halia. The Mutton Murtabak is fairly generous and I like how they plate it as well as the Nasi Goreng. Mee goreng was a tad oilier and not my fave. The Teh Halia is hot but would be better if ginger is stronger. Overall I would visit again simply because it's pretty good for the price you pay. The Nasi Goreng and Mee Goreng comes with egg and costs only $6.20. They are having a promotion in July for dinner - 20% off all menu items. If you pass by and want to try, good time to try. I would be happy to visit and pay full price even if promotion is over. Hope they keep up the standard.
白灼时菜
特色豆芽
泰式豆腐
云吞汤
半/整只鸡
特色双拼(叉烧/烧肉/排骨)
特色三拼(叉烧/烧肉/排骨)
白饭
面/河粉
油鸡
卤蛋
叉烧/烧肉/排骨
叉烧/烧肉/排骨
叉烧/烧肉/排骨
洛神花茶
罗汉果凉茶
矿泉水
(A&W / Coke / Green Tea / Sprite) 罐装汽水
虎标啤酒
爱玉芦荟冻
(Char Siew / Roasted Pork / Pork Rib)
(Char Siew / Roasted Pork / Pork Rib)
Available every Thursday
Available every Friday
Includes 1 Egg Prata, 1 Plain Prata & Tea Tarik or Coffee Tarik. Available up to 11.00am (except weekends and PH).
Choose from 10 delicious options. Comes with two plain prata or one serving of Briyani or white rice. Available from 5.00pm. Usual Price $11.00.
Choice within Dinner Menu Promotion.
Choice within Dinner Menu Promotion.
Choice within Dinner Menu Promotion.
Choice within Dinner Menu Promotion.
Choice within Dinner Menu Promotion.
Choice within Dinner Menu Promotion.
Choice within Dinner Menu Promotion.
Choice within Dinner Menu Promotion.
Choice within Dinner Menu Promotion.
Choice within Dinner Menu Promotion.
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(Veg, Meat, Seafood)
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(1Veg)
(1 Veg)
(1 Veg)
(3 Veg)
(Popular)
(Veg, Meat, Seafood)
(3Veg)
(1Veg)
(1 Veg)
(1 Veg)
(3 Veg)
(3Veg, 1 Chapathi & Kurma, Curd)
(Popular)
(Veg, Meat, Seafood)
(3Veg)
(1Veg)
(1 Veg)
(1 Veg)
(3 Veg)
(Popular)
(Veg, Meat, Seafood)
(3Veg)
(1Veg)
(1 Veg)
(1 Veg)
(3 Veg)
(3Veg, 1 Chapathi & Kurma, Curd)
(Veg+Meat+Seafood)
1 Egg Prata, 1 Plain Prata & Tea Tarik or Coffee Tarik
3 in 1 (Veg, Meat, Seafood)
3Veg
1Veg
1 Veg
1 Veg
3 Veg
3Veg, 1 Chapathi & Kurma, Curd
NITRO STOUT, ABV 4.2%, IBU 34
SUMMER ALE, ABV 4.4%, IBU 30
NEW ENGLAND IPA, ABV 6.5%, IBU 40
PALE ALE, ABV 6.9%, IBU 77
IPA, ABV 6.5%, IBU 45
BROWN ALE, ABV 5.6%, IBU 33
CHOCOLATE PORTER, ABV 7.0%, IBU 30
BREAKFAST STOUT, ABV 8.3%, IBU 60
Includes 1 Egg Prata, 1 Plain Prata & choice of Tea Tarik or Coffee Tarik.
Weekday Breakfast Promotion, available up to 11.00am (except weekends and PH).
Choose from Singapore Chilli Crab, Steamed Crab with Garlic, or Black Pepper Crab. Available 6PM onwards daily.
Limited Period 50% OFF Whole Stocks
Limited Period 50% OFF Whole Stocks
Set meal for 4-6 Pax.
rice come with sauce
rice come with sauce
rice come with sauce
rice come with sauce
noodle come with chilli
noodle come with chilli
noodle come with chilli
noodle come with chilli
noodle come with chilli
noodle come with chilli
noodle come with chilli
noodle come with chilli
Char Siew / Roasted Pork / Pork Rib
Char Siew / Roasted Pork / Pork Rib
500g
1kg
A&W/Coke/Green Tea/Sprite
(Popular)
(Veg, Meat, Seafood)
(3Veg)
(1Veg)
(1 Veg)
(1 Veg)
(3Veg)
(3Veg, 1 Chapathi & Kurma)
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Promotion
(rice come with sauce) 油鸡饭
(rice come with sauce) 叉烧饭
(rice come with sauce) 烧肉饭
(rice come with sauce) 排骨饭
(noodle come with chilli) 油鸡面
(noodle come with chilli) 叉烧面
(noodle come with chilli) 烧肉面
(noodle come with chilli) 排骨面
(noodle come with chilli) 油鸡河粉
(noodle come with chilli) 叉烧河粉
(noodle come with chilli) 烧肉河粉
(noodle come with chilli) 排骨河粉
半只鸡
整只鸡
(Char Siew / Roasted Pork / Pork Rib) 特色双晶(叉烧/烧肉/排骨)
(Char Siew / Roasted Pork / Pork Rib) 特色三品(叉烧/烧肉/排骨)
白灼时菜
特色豆芽
泰式豆腐
云吞汤
白饭
面/河粉
油鸡
叉烧/烧肉/排骨
叉烧/烧肉/排骨
叉烧/烧肉/排骨
洛神花茶
养颜花茶
矿泉水
(A&W / Coke / Green Tea / Sprite) 罐装汽水
虎标啤酒
(rice come with sauce)
(rice come with sauce)
(rice come with sauce)
(rice come with sauce)
(noodle come with chilli)
(noodle come with chilli)
(noodle come with chilli)
(noodle come with chilli)
(noodle come with chilli)
(noodle come with chilli)
(noodle come with chilli)
(noodle come with chilli)
(Char Siew / Roasted Pork / Pork Rib)
(Char Siew / Roasted Pork / Pork Rib)
(Veg, Meat, Seafood)
(3Veg)
(1Veg)
(1 Veg)
(1 Veg)
(3Veg)
(3Veg, 1 Chapathi & Kurma)
3Veg, 1 Chapathi & Kurma
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