Kada Maxwell food guide: 11 new places to explore

1. Echo House

Kada, 01-08, 5 Kadayanallur Street
Open: Monday to Friday (8.30am to 6pm), Saturday and Sunday (9.30am to 5pm)

You’ll probably spot Echo House right at Kada’s main entrance. Decked out in contemporary furnishings, Echo House is a cosy spot for all coffee lovers looking to unwind or recharge. 

Its founders are serious about their coffee and you can tell from its extensive coffee menu. That said, there’s also plenty of drink options for non-coffee drinkers, too, as well as plenty of buttery bakes (in their words) to go around. 

Kada isn’t exactly the coolest spot to be at, and if you find yourself in need of a refreshing drink, Here Comes The Sun (S$7.50), an espresso tonic with passion fruit is a great perk-me-up. 

If you prefer more conventional coffee drinks, the vanilla Twilight (S$7.50), its signature cold brew topped with vanilla cream, is also a reliable go-to. 

Peckish? Echo serves up the bolo croissant (S$6.50) — a hybrid of a Hong Kong-style pineapple bolo bun and a croissant — something we haven’t really seen here yet. 

For those who haven’t tried this hybrid pastry yet: It’s flaky, just like a croissant, and comes with a decadent buttery interior, as you would expect of a bolo bun, and goes great with any of Echo’s well-crafted drinks.

2. Pacto by Parchmen

Kada, 01-10, 5 Kadayanallur Street,
Open: Monday to Sunday (8.30am to 4.30pm)

Walk around the compound and you might see a cute hole-in-the-wall takeaway kiosk at Kada — that’s none other than Pacto by Parchmen! If the name rings a bell, Pacto actually first opened at Jalan Besar Community Centre in 2021. This outlet at Kada is its second. 

Aside from its eye-catching and functional hole-in-the-wall window, the cobalt blue path leading into the space from the inside of Kada is just as aesthetic albeit a tad small. 

And if you’re thinking — why is everything so minimal? Pacto prides itself on its minimalist approach, as well as on serving up Asian food and drinks. Apart from specialty coffee, you can also find heritage teas here that you probably wouldn’t find anywhere else. 

If you’re like us and don’t quite know where to start from its unique menu of drinks, these come highly recommended by Pacto’s crew: Yuzu iced black (S$6) and coconut matcha “Cloudy” (S$7).

The yuzu iced black, which combines tangy yuzu juice and an espresso shot, is a well-balanced, refreshing cooler perfect for our local weather.

If you prefer non-coffee drinks, the coconut matcha “Cloudy”, which comes with matcha cold foam and coconut water, is a lighter alternative to your go-to matcha latte. 

3. Kyuukei Coffee

Kada, 01-06, 5 Kadayanallur Street
Open: Monday to Saturday (8am to 4pm)

Kyuukei Coffee first began as a coffee cart at events before its founders opened up its first physical outlet, a hole-in-the-wall space at Bukit Merah in 2023. It recently opened up its second outlet at Kada, which is bigger, but just as cosy as the first. Its name, “kyuukei” means “rest” in Japanese, which probably explains the vibes you get when you first step into any of its spaces. 

Expect to find the usual coffee options here such as long black (S$4.50 for hot, S$5.50 for iced), latte (S$6.80 for hot, S$7.80 for iced)  and filter coffee (from S$8), with beans from China, Costa Rica, and even Panama. 

But with so many coffee spots around Kada, you’d be better off coming here for its toasties and galettes that it’s also well-known for. Favourites include the brisket pesto toastie (S$22), featuring a 20-hour smoked brisket sandwiched between two sourdough slices. 

Its Kada space also comes with a new-and-improved menu, with additions such as a curried cauliflower galette (S$7), a sourdough jam-packed thick toast (S$4.50), and the Bean There, Cheese That (S$6) tortilla with refried pinto beans and caramelised onions. We’d have a restful nap after all that food, for sure. 

4. Origin Teahouse

Kada, 01-05A, 5 Kadayanallur Street
Open: Monday to Saturday (11am to 9.30pm), Sunday (11am to 8pm)

Singaporeans love their bubble teas and we’ve seen our fair share of global tea brands popping up recently, such as Chagee, but have you heard of Origin Teahouse?

If you haven’t, it’s about time you did: Founders Ethan Keng and Li Wenxi, Origin Teahouse, want to make tea culture, with healthier and natural ingredients, a thing in Singapore. In fact, the brand only uses 100% fresh and natural ingredients in its drinks. 

While Origin has no indoor seating, which can be quite a bummer in this local heat, its al fresco seating, complete with parasols, are great for day lounging and a real vibe!

Its bestsellers include the jin jun mei milk tea (S$6.80), made with jin jun mei tea leaves from the Wuyi mountains in Fujian, China, as well as the triple citrus jasmine tea (S$7.60), with spring-harvested green tea from Zhejiang, China. 

For something unique, try its dark roast tie guan yin (S$6), a teapresso drink that has the robustness of an espresso drink, but with the flavour profile of the tea still prominent. 

If you’re conscious about the sugar content, you can just refer to Origin’s perfect ratio sugar level on its menu, which provides its recommended sugar level for the various tea series, without compromising on the overall taste. 

5. Haus Cheesecake & Wine

5 Kadayanallur Street, 01-05
Open: Monday to Sunday (12pm to 11pm)

Looking for a cosy spot with great hospitality and vibes to take you into the evening, at Kada at Maxwell? There’s Haus Cheesecake & Wine, a laidback spot that serves up, well, cheesecake and wine. 

The brand first began in 2020 as a home-based business selling basque cheesecake, and the Kada outlet marks its very first physical space. 

Besides its deliciously decadent signature cheesecake (S$10 per slice) which propelled the brand to virality, you can also expect a well-curated selection of over 50 types of wines (from S$12 for a glass or S$55 for a bottle), from regions such as East Europe, France, and Italy. 

Not sure what to pair your cake with? Just approach the friendly sommeliers for their recommendations. 

If you’re planning to head there in the evening, we’d highly recommend making a reservation due to its limited seating capacity.

6. Kit & Kaboodle

5 Kadayanallur Street, 01-07
Open: Monday to Saturday (7am to 3pm)

If you need a quick caffeine or snack boost, then Kit & Kaboodle, located right at Kada’s first-floor entrance is a fuss-free choice.

There’s no seats, just a takeaway counter where you can grab pastries such as a plain croissant (S$4), cinnamon sugar roll (S$4.50) or a flat white, cappuccino, and latte (from S$5.50).

Looking for a more substantial fix? The spot also stocks greek yoghurt smoothies and protein shakes, such as the mango Mirage (S$10), and vanilla Recharge (S$8), and are great to grab after a workout at Kada’s second floor. 

7. D’Penyetz Heritage

5 Kadayanallur Street, 01-00
Open: Monday to Sunday (11am to 9pm)

For those who love ayam penyet, also known as smashed fried chicken, you might alright be familiar with the D’Penyetz brand. This is the first outlet in Singapore that is under the “Heritage”, which we think is a fitting one considering its location. 

Name aside, it still serves up authentic Indonesian cuisine like D’Penyetz does, including the fiery double mix sauce madura and taliwang sauce chicken (S$10.50), which comes with a black Indonesian spice paste that is said to be more complex in flavour. 

Some highlights you can also find there include the D’Penyetz smashed kampong chicken (S$10.50) and tahu telor signature (S$8.90). 

If you’ve never had tahu telor, it is an Indonesian-style tofu and egg salad, usually served with a peanut dressing. The version we got was well fried to a nice crisp, topped with fresh, crunchy vegetables, with an accompanying robust peanut sauce — just the sustenance we needed after all those coffees at Kada. 

8. [Temporarily closed] Shou Handmade Dim Sum Restaurant

Kada, 01-02, 5 Kadayanallur Street
Open: Tuesday to Friday (11am to 2.30pm, 5.30pm to 10.30pm), Saturday and Sunday (10am to 2.30pm, 5.30pm to 10.30pm)

Looking for a nice dining spot at Kada at Maxwell, with a difference? Look no further than Shou, a dual-concept restaurant that is a dim sum place by day, and a Japanese izakaya (known as Daikoku) by night. 

In the day, up till mid-afternoon, you can expect a wide variety of Hong Kong-style dim sum such as steamed shrimp dumplings (S$5.80 for three pieces), Shanghai xiao long bao (S$5.60), and pan-fried beancurd skin shrimp roll (S$5.50). 

Once evening hits, the izakaya concept takes over, and you’ll see a selection of Japanese grilled dishes, such as yakitori, served up. 

Note: Shou’s concept will be closed for a month from January 6, due to operational reasons outlined on its Instagram. During this month, Daikoku will serve up a Japanese lunch selection in the afternoon instead. 

9. Proud Potato Peeler

Kada, Level 4, 5 Kadayanallur Street
Open: Wednesday to Friday (5.30pm to 11.30pm), Saturday (5pm to 10.30pm), Sunday (12.30pm to 10.30pm)

If you’re looking for somewhere to indulge at Kada at Maxwell, there’s Proud Potato Peeler, a reservations-only private Middle East and Mediterranean restaurant. 

Spearheaded by chef Alberto Simillides, a Turkish-Greek from Cyprus, Proud Potato Peeler offers a creative take on Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours, in a style chef Alberto identifies as “Middle Easterranean”.

Its dinner is strictly by reservation only (its reservation link can be found on its Instagram page) and features seven to eight courses priced at S$178 nett. While there’s no knowing what might reach your table, rest assured that its dishes can be customised should you have any dietary restrictions. 

Additionally, don’t miss out on its signature add-ons, such as the potato pies with hand-rolled phyllo pastry, and housemade sourdough bread, made with a 12-year-old sourdough starter hand-carried from Greece. 

10. Alani 

Kada, 04-04, 5 Kadayanallur Street
Open: To be confirmed as the outlet is in its soft opening phase.

If a course menu isn’t quite your thing then you might just want to wait out for Alani, a Mediterranean bakery and brunch spot, and a sister project of Proud Potato Peeler. 

Currently in its trial opening phase, Alani is set to open officially at the end of January so do keep your eyes peeled on its Instagram page for the official launch date and opening hours! 

While the menu may change in the lead up to its grand opening, you can probably still expect savoury and sweet bakes, such as the portokalopita cake with bitter chocolate and phyllo pastry (a traditional Greek orange syrup cake, from S$8 per slice) or even babka (S$22 for a whole loaf), a braided sweet bread. 

11. Lavi Tapas Bar

Kada, 01-09, 5 Kadayanallur Street
Open: Monday to Sunday (5.45pm to 11pm)

Last on our list of places to dine at Kada at Maxwell is Lavi Tapas Bar, a new Mexican tapas concept by Lavi Taco,  which is slated to open this very week. If you haven’t heard of the brand yet, Lavi Taco is a taco spot at Pearl’s Hill Terrace that’s gone somewhat viral for its birria tacos. (We’ve tried and we have to say, we agree with the hype!)

Lavi Tapas Bar hopes to go beyond just tacos, serving up a menu inspired by its founder’s travels, with Mexican-inspired dishes from all around the world. 

One item we already know we’re going to order is the 72-hour birria sticky beef ribs — Lavi Taco is already well-known for its birria tacos, so you best believe its beef ribs will not disappoint, too! 

Other highly anticipated dishes include the tomato stracciatella, a Mexican take on the classic Italian burrata, but with guacamole, salsa verde and charcoal-grilled sourdough, and roasted chicken satay taco — a hybrid Mexican and Singaporean dish, with satay mile, tomato vinaigrette and corn tortilla. 

For the latest eats around town, check out Muyun Coffee, a cosy glamping-themed cafe in Tanjong Pagar, and Ooomahmee at Chef X that serves up comforting Japanese favourites. 

Origin Teahouse at Kada at Maxwell is on the GrabFood delivery service and offers free delivery (up to S$3 off) with GrabUnlimited. 

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You can also book a ride to Kada at Maxwell to check out the cafes and restaurants.