{
  "id": 18833783,
  "title": "Old-school snacks shop Biscuit King in Casuarina Road to close by end of January",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/old-school-snacks-shop-biscuit-king-in-casuarina-road-to-close-by-end",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T01:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times",
    "slug": "straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/old-school-snacks-shop-biscuit-king-in-casuarina-road-to-close-by-end-of-january"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Popular old-school snacks shop Biscuit King will close its doors for good by the end of January 2027, as it expressed gratitude towards its loyal customers for their support and cherished memories. Situated at 130 Casuarina Road in Upper Thomson, the shop is one of the few remaining establishments in Singapore that still sells traditional biscuits, sweets, and snacks. Patricia Chew lamented the closure on the Can Eat! SG group on November 7, 2025, by posting on Facebook. The announcement, titled \"Biscuit King closes after years of nostalgia,\" was accompanied by a photo of a sign in front of the shop that read: \"Dear valued customers, we regret to inform you that Biscuit King will be ceasing operations in a few months' time (31st Jan 2027).\" \"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your loyalty, support and wonderful memories over the years. It has been a true privilege serving you.\" No specific reason was provided for the shop's impending closure. As of November 8, 2025, Biscuit King's website displayed a brief message stating that it was temporarily closed for orders due to a shortage of manpower. Its operating hours were from 11 am to 10 pm, from Tuesday to Sunday, and it was closed on Mondays. The news of Biscuit King's closure evoked mixed reactions from customers, with many expressing nostalgia and sympathy. Some users, like Alvin Yeo and Jo-anne Angel, shared their disappointment and expressed their love for the shop and the variety of biscuits it offered, which brought back childhood memories. However, others, like Maverick Jia Hong, suggested that such businesses are no longer sustainable in today's world.",
  "summary": "A shop sign thanked customers \"for your loyalty, support and wonderful memories over the years\".",
  "key_points": [
    "Biscuit King, popular snacks shop, closes by end of January 2027",
    "Located at 130 Casuarina Road, Upper Thomson, Singapore",
    "Owner thanks loyal customers for years of support and memories"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The disappearance of this traditional snack provider signals the shrinking availability of heritage confectionery shops as modern economic realities make sustaining such niche, old-school establishments increasingly difficult.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}