In Singapore’s dynamic food scene, eateries and stalls come and go quite often.
Though we might be used to it by now, that doesn’t make it any less saddening — especially when even Michelin-approved establishments struggle to stay open.
One of the latest to close permanently is Sing Lung HK Chee Cheong Fun on Beach Road.
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This is despite receiving a spot on the Michelin Bib Gourmand list for two consecutive years.
In a Facebook post in the Can Eat! SG group on Monday (9 Jan), a netizen said he was at Beach Road when he passed by what used to be Sing Lung HK Chee Cheong Fun.
He found that though the signage was still up, the stall was dark and empty, having been cleared of all its contents.
This led him to surmise that the stall was permanently closed, though he was unsure whether it moved anywhere else.
The news surprised at least one commenter, who said he just ate there last December.
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A check with Sing Lun HK Cheong Fun’s social media pages confirmed the news. It had announced its closure in a Facebook post on 30 Dec.
The short message said the stall was permanently closed, and thanked customers for their support.
No reason was given for its closure. There was also no mention of whether it was planning to reopen anywhere else.
Sing Lung’s closure comes after just two years of operations, having opened the stall in January 2022.
It was helmed by chef-owner Kong Yiu Man, who has years of experience in Cantonese cooking honed at restaurant kitchens in Hong Kong, London and Singapore.
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It’s no wonder then that its fresh chee cheong fun, which was handmade and steamed to order, was praised for being light and silky smooth.
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The food was so good that the stall was recognised with a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2022, just six months after opening.
A write-up by the Michelin Guide said inspectors were impressed by the “velvety texture” of Sing Lung’s cheong fun.
They also recommended its century egg and pork congee, as well as glutinous rice.
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The quality of its fare made such an impression on Michelin inspectors that Sing Lung was featured in the Michelin Bib Gourmand list again in 2023.
The stall closed permanently just six months later.
While many hawker stalls in Singapore close down when their owner retires, it’s uncertain whether that’s the case for Sing Lung since it was open for just two years and closed rather abruptly.
Considering it gained recognition from the Michelin Guide, it’s a pity that Singaporeans may not be able to taste its award-winning food again.
Here’s hoping that the stall will make a surprise comeback and stick around for a while longer.
Also read: Maxwell Teochew Porridge Stall Closes After Over 40 Years Due To Ah Mah’s Health Condition
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Featured image adapted from Andrew Cheong on Facebook and Google Maps.
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