BYD BY 1826 opens in IMM

The West side has cafes aplenty, but the newly opened BYD BY 1826 in IMM introduces something special to the fray: a pet-friendly lifestyle destination that combines food, quality coffee, local craft beers, and a showroom for the Chinese manufacturer’s signature electric vehicles (EVs).

BYD BY 1826 is not new to the F&B scene, having established several restaurants in the CBD as well as at Zhongshan Park. Their latest IMM opening, however, is decidedly more laidback, focusing on homely brunch fare over the more Western menus of its sister restaurants. 

According to the brand, BYD BY 1826 was designed to evoke a feeling of groundedness and quiet intentionality, and in our opinion, they’ve nailed it.

Step into the IMM cafe and you’re greeted by a sleek lineup of BYD models taking prid...