Mandarin- and Cantonese-speaking Indian chef closes Singapore ‘zi char’ eatery after 24 years, business to continue in Ipoh
SINGAPORE, Nov 7 — If you’ve visited XH Delicious Seafood, you might have been surprised to be able to order...
On November 5, XH Delicious Seafood, a zi char eatery in Singapore's Chinatown, announced it would be closing its doors after 24 years. The 42-year-old Indian chef-owner, Devid Retanasamy, will return to his hometown of Ipoh, Malaysia. Fluent in both Mandarin and Cantonese, Devid previously amazed patrons by offering to serve them in either language.
The restaurant, which opened in April, will cease operations by November 25. Menu highlights include dishes like chilli crab, BBQ stingray, and sweet and sour pork, all ranging from S$15 to S$48.
Devid cited two primary reasons for his exit from the Singaporean market. Firstly, he felt he had accumulated enough experience and knowledge from his 24-year journey in the country. Secondly, he realized that his career pursuits had taken precedence over family time, causing him to miss out on precious moments with loved ones. Devid hopes to make up for this by focusing on his family and cherishing "what truly matters" now.
He expressed gratitude to customers for their support and encouraged them to visit before the closure. Notably, the eatery reassured customers that the business would persist in Ipoh. "Although we are saying goodbye to Singapore, this is not the end of our journey. It is simply the beginning of a new chapter in Ipoh," the post stated.
The news of the restaurant's closure quickly garnered attention from netizens and former patrons. Many left supportive comments, wishing Devid well and expressing their hope to visit him in Ipoh. The eatery's address is 39 Temple Street, Singapore 058584, and it was open daily from 11:15 am to 10:15 pm.
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