Lau Wang Claypot, renowned for its delectable dishes like sesame oil chicken and herbal soups, has announced the closure of its original Serangoon outlet after over a decade.
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The decision comes as the restaurant was unable to renew its lease.
In a heartfelt video, the owner shared the news with loyal customers, adding a silver lining: two new outlets are set to open soon.
Lau Wang Claypot announced the decision to close its Serangoon outlet in an Instagram post on 7 June.
While the exact last day of operations is yet to be confirmed, the caption mentioned that it would be sometime in “late June”.
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Having opened in 2012, the eatery built a loyal customer base and expanded its brand to multiple outlets across Singapore.
“As we grew as a brand, so did our team. We wouldn’t be here today without their hard work and your support,” Lau Wang Claypot expressed on Instagram.
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Founder Mark revealed that they were unable to renew the Serangoon outlet’s lease.
“The lease renewal for the shop didn’t go as we had anticipated, so it was a tough decision,” he said. “But we decided to close this beloved store.”
Emphasising the significance of the Serangoon eatery to Lau Wang Claypot, Mark stated: “This place means a lot [to us] because this is where we started to gain true support from our customers and where we started to grow the business.”
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“Hopefully, we are able to find a shop within this vicinity too,” he added.
The announcement devastated regular customers, who took to the comments to express their frustration.
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One user pleaded with the restaurant not to leave the Serangoon area as it’s their weekly go-to spot with family and friends.
Another said that they heard the sad news from the staff after paying the outlet a visit and lamented the impending loss of their “comfort food”.
Source: @lauwangclaypot on Instagram
On the bright side, two new outlets will soon welcome customers: one at Pasir Ris Mall and another at Plantation Plaza @ Tengah, opening their doors in the coming months.
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Featured image adapted from @lauwangclaypot on Instagram.
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