Famed LA egg sandwich chain Eggslut has finally landed on our shores and is set to open on Sept 9, 2021, at Scotts Square. The quirky (or some say provocative) name of the restaurant, ‘eggslut’, is used to describe chefs who add an egg to every dish, and was inspired by the founders’ pure love for eggs. It originally started in the US in 2011 as a food truck helmed by Filipino-American chef Alvin Cailan and his cousin Jeff Vales, and has now expanded into 15 restaurants worldwide.


The Singapore outlet is brought in by Korean F&B company SPC Group, who are also the same folks behind Shake Shack and Paris Baguette. Located on the ground floor of Scotts Square, the airy space boasts full-height glass walls that allow you to people-watch while you dig into its sandwiches. Or you can watch the staff whip up your meal at the open counter and kitchen.
The Weekly got to try out its menu ahead of its opening, and here’s what we chowed down on.
This iconic sandwich that propelled the brand to fame is a must-order.
Tucked between two pillowy soft brioche buns is a mass of luscious scrambled eggs that are cooked with dollops of butter (calories be damned) and low heat to nail that signature creaminess. Together with chives, caramelised onions, melty cheddar cheese, and sriracha mayo, it’s an explosion of warm, savoury goodness, with a touch of sweetness from the onions. Despite the gooey texture, it isn’t at all cloying — the perfect breakfast or brunch option, or any time of the day, really.
Cage-free eggs are used, and the buns, a glossy brown on the outside, are baked fresh daily. You can also add on bacon ($3), a beef patty ($4), or avocado ($2.50).
The diners at my table preferred the Fairfax over the Gaucho, but I personally appreciate the wagyu tri-tip, which is done excellently — juicy, tender, and well-marinated with a hint of spice. It also goes swimmingly with the tangy chimichurri sauce. But what I didn’t particularly enjoy was the sharpness of the red onion, which overpowered the beef.
Another specialty is Slut, a concoction of coddled eggs atop smooth creamy house-made potato puree served in a glass jar. Topped with gray salt and chives, it’s altogether warm and comforting.
Break the yolk and mix it all up, then dip it with the slices of baguette that come together with it. The baguette slices were more hard than crunchy but no biggie. I’d happily finish the jar on its own.
The applewood smoked bacon, leans on the salty side, but comes hot, crispy, and addictive. It’s also slathered with chipotle ketchup, together with cheddar cheese, and an over-medium egg.
Apart from the signature Orange Juice ($5.50) that’s freshly squeezed, you can also order the Singapore exclusives, canned Craft Sodas ($4.50) in two flavours: Elderflower & Lemon and Grapefruit & Ginger. They’re created in collaboration with local brewery Brewlander, which was co-founded by former radio DJ Daniel Ong and actor and TV host Allan Wu.
Or sip on other drinks like the Specialty Hot Brew ($5) and Specialty Cold Brew White/Black ($7/$6), by local specialty coffee roaster and cafe Common Man Coffee Roasters.
If you’re craving a post-meal treat, try the Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie ($3.50), which isn’t too sweet and comes with melty chunks of chocolate and a sprinkling of salt. If you prefer denser, chewy cookies, then this is for you.
There’s also the House-made Buttermilk Biscuit ($6), which is served with a dollop of honey butter. It has an interesting flaky texture on the outside reminiscent of a cruffin but comes across as rather doughy. Other sides include Truffle Hashbrowns ($4.50), and Side Salad ($6).
A die-hard Eggslut fan? There’s a small merch corner near the cashier where you can shop Eggslut-themed goods like memo pads, keyrings, and umbrellas.
Eggslut opens on Sept 9, 2021 at 11am. It is located at #01-12 Scotts Square, 6 Scotts Rd, S228209. Opening hours are from 8am-10pm daily.