This former teacher started a Chinese-Muslim beef roti business in Singapore with cooks from his hometown
The two Ameen Roti shops – a 15-seater at Haji Lane and a takeaway stall at Century Square – draw long queues.
Two beef roti shops, run by a Chinese-Malaysian former teacher, Ameen Min, have become popular in Singapore. Min, 36, hails from Linxia in northwest China, where he spent six years teaching before venturing into the food industry. Min opened his first shop in June, a 15-seater at Haji Lane and a takeaway stall at Century Square.
Both outlets serve authentic Chinese-style beef and chicken roti prepared by cooks from his hometown. Beef roti is a flaky pastry made with paper-thin dough stuffed with spiced beef filling, traditionally fried to perfection. The dishes are popular among China's Hui Muslim community and have gained a following in Singapore. Min's shops are known for their crispy crusts and tender fillings, made with spices imported from China and fresh beef sourced locally.
Despite some initial skepticism about the price, Min believes the quality of the ingredients justifies the cost. The business, which has two items on the menu, Beef Roti (S$6) and Chicken Roti (S$5.50), employs three Chinese-Muslim cooks from Linxia, each with over 20 years of experience. Min envisions expanding the business in the future, both in Singapore and potentially in China, but for now, he is focused on growing Ameen Roti and providing delicious food to his customers.
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