On a leisurely afternoon in Yishun, we found ourselves drawn to The Hainan Story Coffee House at Northpoint City’s North Wing basement. A charming outpost promising the soul-warming flavours of traditional Hainanese cuisine, reimagined with a contemporary flourish. We simply couldn’t resist the allure of nostalgia wrapped in modern comfort, and we’re rather glad we succumbed. Stepping inside feels like wandering into a stylishly restored 1980s kopitiam that has been given a