Although we can visit Johor Bahru for supper practically anytime, I still constantly keep a lookout for new lok lokspots that sprout up in Singapore.

If you’re looking to eat your way around Upper Thomson (foodie heaven!) and satisfy your cravings for Malaysian-style lok lok without having to travel across the causeway, Kati Lok Lok is the place to be.

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The eatery has another outlet at Vision Exchange in Jurong East, but this one, which opened in early December 2022 at the Wah & Steven’s Corner coffeeshop along Upper Thomson, is definitely a lot more accessible.

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Moving on to the stars of the show, there are over 30 different types of deep-fried lok lok to choose from, which include the likes of broccoli, eggplant, fried beancurd skin, quail eggs, prawns, and many more.

All skewers, which are colour-coded, come at three price points: Plain (S$1), Green (S$1.50), and Red (S$2).

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Pair your skewers with a selection of sauces, from sweet Thai chilli sauce to an extremely moreish satay sauce, the stall’s signature.

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What makes Kati Lok Lok different is its a la carte menu, which features Malaysian-inspired dishes like Braised Pork Rice (S$5.30) and Nasi Lemak Kampong (S$4.80) with an unassumingly shiok sambal.

Not to be missed is the popular Ipoh-style Curry Chee Cheong Fun (S$4), which boasts silky rice noodles in a rich, slurp-worthy curry gravy that’s sure to hit the spot.

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Prata, onigiri, burgers, fried chicken, old-school cakes, and now lok lok — what can you not find in Upper Thomson?

Kati Lok LokFacebook| Instagram📍 236 Upper Thomson Rd, #01-01, Wah & Steven’s Corner, Singapore 574367🕒 12pm–10.30pm (Sun to Thu), 12pm–11pm (Fri & Sat)