Sin Hoi Sai Eating House and the Only Child Inheriting Its Late-Night Legacy
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Sin Hoi Sai Eating House, a legendary zi char restaurant established in 1980 by Auntie Khim and her family, is on the verge of a significant change. The 29-year-old only child of the owners, Coen Seow, is set to inherit the legacy of the restaurant. Having worked at Sin Hoi Sai for only three days, the reporter describes the bustling atmosphere during Chinese New Year reunion dinner service.
As the shift ends, Coen and his girlfriend, Pei Qin, remain at the POS terminals to process orders from handwritten chits. Despite the demanding nature of the work, Coen is determined to uphold the family's restaurant, which has served over 200 dishes and turned over up to 300 tables on weekends. The restaurant's loyal customers, including the Loggies, appreciate the personal connection with Auntie Khim and the family's emphasis on human interaction.
The restaurant's three generations of family members have contributed to its success over the past 44 years, with Coen's maternal uncle, Ah Seng, serving as the head chef, and his aunt, Ah Bee, working as a server.
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