Humans of F&B
Braised duck rice with… bubble tea? Modernising a 60-year-old braised duck rice stall
Established in 1961, Yu Kee Group started as a hawker pushcart stall in Nee Soon selling braised duck rice. Today, the group has over 26 stalls spread across our little red dot, and owns a portfolio of brands such as...
From Investment Banker to Restaurateur: Yunnans’ Reuben Chua
It is 12pm at Yun Nans‘ Westgate outlet, and the 87-seater restaurant is fast filling up with hungry patrons. From behind the counter comes Reuben Chua, Chief Operating Officer at Yun Nans. Seeing the fast-growing queue forming at the door,...
My Son, My Right-Hand Man: Yu Cun Curry Fish Head
For many living in the East side of Singapore, Yu Cun Curry Fish Head is a Zichar stall that needs little introduction. We visited their stall at Upper Paya Lebar Road on a Thursday afternoon, which is typically a non-peak...
This Family’s 40-Year Secret To The Perfect Roast Duck: Guan Chee Hong Kong Roasted Duck
Like many young people during the early 1970s, Terence Chi began working at the tender age of 13. From starting as an assistant at a provisions shop to being a welder in a shipyard, he eventually found himself working at...
Retrenched At 48 With 6 Kids: How Paul Ooi Of Penang Place Turned His Life Around
Anyone who has spent time with Paul Ooi, founder of Penang Place, would be no stranger to his warm, hospitable nature. Affable and cheery, his demeanour speaks volumes on his philosophy on life, his work ethic, and the people-first culture...
How This Zi-Char Restaurant Survived COVID-19: Sum Kee Food
When the going gets tough, the tough go online. Covid-19 accelerated family-run zi-char restaurant Sum Kee Food
5-time Guinness World Record Winner: Henri Charpentier
For the past 5 years, we’ve been all about transforming and adapting our recipes to suit the taste of Singaporeans. Ami Arita, CEO of Henri Charpentier Singapore. From Modest Coffee Shop To 95 Stores With its humble roots as a...
“Power Lah!”: Singapore’s Best Nasi Lemak?
If you’re a fan of nasi lemak, you’d be no stranger to Boon Lay Power Nasi Lemak, a popular hawker store that’s amassed a cult following since its inception in 1978. From its humble beginnings, Boon Lay Power Nasi Lemak...
“My Grandmother Called Me…” Paul Liew, Keng Eng Kee Restaurant
With the cessation of dine-in during Circuit Breaker, many F&B businesses lost most of their revenue overnight. Coupled with high rentals and staff costs, it was undoubtedly a difficult time for many within the F&B industry, even for veterans like...
