While Golden Mile Special Yong Tau Foo has called it a day, those who visit Golden Mile Food Centre will still spot familiar faces at the stall.
Just a day after the heritage yong tau foo business ceased operations on July 31, a new business has opened in its place — Chng’s Desserts.
As it turns out, the stall is run by Chng Fang Khiang, 63, and his two sisters — the second-generation owners of Golden Mile Special Yong Tau Foo.
The decision was made to shutter the yong tau foo business after Fang Khiang’s eldest sister chose to retire, he told Shin Min Daily News.
When asked if he considered hiring staff, Fang Khiang said it’s difficult for others to get used to the demanding nature of the job.
“It’s best that we run the business ourselves,” he said.
With the stall’s closure, he discussed the next move with his two other sisters, and they decided to start selling Chinese desserts in the same unit on Aug 1.
Items on the menu include black glutinous rice and mung bean soup, among others.
Teochew-style yong tau foo
Founded in 1958, Golden Mile Special Yong Tau Foo started out as a pushcart before moving to Golden Mile Food Centre in 1975.
The stall served Teochew-style yong tau foo for the past 68 years.
It offered a range of ingredients such as tofu puffs and bitter gourd stuffed with yellowtail fish paste, served alongside soup.
Each piece of handmade ingredient cost 60 cents, with a minimum order of eight pieces.
Address: Golden Mile Food Centre, 505 Beach Road, #B1-44, Singapore 199583
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