Minum Kopi Cafe and Bakery

Minum Kopi Cafe & Bakery operates from 213 Bedok North Street 1 #01-145 in Bedok Central, combining a comprehensive zi char menu with bakery offerings. Led by Chef Devid Retanasamy, an Ipoh-born Indian raised by a Chinese family with over 30 years of wok mastery, the halal-certified establishment serves more than 135 dishes including fried rice, noodles, and BBQ seafood. Operating daily from 10am to 8pm, the cafe caters to neighbourhood diners seeking extensive menu variety.

The bakery component gained attention for XXL sweet potato ondeh ondeh priced at just $1 each, demonstrating value pricing that appeals to local sensibilities. Popular zi char dishes include curry fish head with generous portions of fresh ingredients and chicken rice featuring tender steamed chicken at affordable prices. Chef Devid's unique background - an Indian chef trained in Chinese cooking - brings cross-cultural expertise to the menu.

The establishment's hygiene grade was adjusted from "B" to "C" effective June 7, 2024, following a gastroenteritis incident affecting 19 persons who consumed food on October 15, 2023. This downgrading by the Ministry of Health reflects serious food safety concerns that impact the restaurant's reputation and operations. Such incidents serve as reminders about the critical importance of food handling and hygiene protocols in Singapore's F&B industry.

Despite hygiene challenges, the cafe continues operating in Bedok Central, serving residents seeking affordable zi char and baked goods. The extensive 135-dish menu demonstrates ambition, though maintaining consistent quality across such breadth presents operational challenges. The cafe's combination of zi char expertise and bakery offerings provides variety, though recent food safety issues necessitate renewed focus on hygiene standards.