Teochew meat puff stall to cease pasar malam business after 40 years, owners getting old
The son cited rising operating costs and the need for the elderly founders to rest.
For four decades, a family-run Teochew meat puff stall has operated as a pasar malam stall at the field opposite Fernvale Primary School in Sengkang. However, the owners have announced their final run, which will conclude on November 14. The family decided to retire due to rising costs and concerns about their age. The 59-year-old son, He Qiangde, the successor, still assists in preparing and cooking the fritters despite his parents' advanced age.
The decision to close was not taken lightly, as sales have dropped by over 50 percent in recent times. Daily rental costs can reach several hundred dollars, and profits have dwindled due to increased competition from numerous pasar malam events scattered throughout Singapore. The business also faced declining crowds, as the usual rush thinned out around 8pm.
In their final announcement on Facebook, the stall encouraged patrons to visit before closing, expressing their gratitude for the loyal support over the past four decades.
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