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Will a 2.5‑Hour Queue Be Worth It? Bedok’s Bak Chor Mee Stall Sparks Debate Before Closure

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Will a 2.5‑Hour Queue Be Worth It? Bedok’s Bak Chor Mee Stall Sparks Debate Before Closure

The last bowl of 58 Minced Meat Mee: Why the line feels like a club

A legendary stall in the grips of quitting time

The beloved bak chor mee stand 58 Minced Meat Mee on New Upper Changi Road is folding its doors on 30 September.
Everyone who’s tasted its soup is scrambling to catch the final servings before it’s gone.

Why the crowd?

  • 30 years of heritage – The stall’s owners are stepping down after a long run, with no one stepping up to keep the recipe alive.
  • Hopes of a new edition – Some folks think a “new version” might even want to join the queue, but anyone can say the current flavor’s a legend.

    • “No heir, no future; the owners are getting old, and the stall is at its final lap.” – a Facebook update on 15 Sept

    Queue chaos: Is the wait worth it?

    Just a week before closing, crowds turned the stall’s front into a “queue‑fire”!

  • On 10 Sept, lines waited for 2½ hours – more than a typical coffee‑shop rush.
  • Some feel the wait is a party; others think it’s overkill for a bowl of meat noodles.
  • People’s verdicts:*
  • “I will miss this, it’s my favourite.” – Instagram chatter.
  • “58 Minced Meat Mee was so good! Sad to find out it’s going.” – another user’s lament.
  • Skeptics: “It’s just a regular bowl of bak chor mee; the reaction is excessive and unnecessary.”

    • So, should you brave the rush?

    If you value greatness, add a pinch of nostalgia, and love a hearty broth that has survived three decades, then it’s absolutely worth the wait.
    If you’re just looking for a quick bite, you might want to be prepared for a marathon line or opt for a different tea shop road‑side taste.

    Bottom line:

  • Try it before it disappears – it’s a culinary farewell worth savoring.
  • Be patient, because it’s more than just a meal, it’s a piece of history that’s finally saying “See you later.”
  • Double trip or not, you won’t want to miss the last toss of this noodle legend.*

    • Should We Brave the Queue or Bail Out?

    All talk of hype, all the “this place is the next big thing” chatter—yet the truth comes in the form of a long wait. Straight‑forward, no frills. If you’re really curious whether the buzz lives up to reality, you could line up and see for yourself. The big news? With September 30 just around the corner, the line’s still wide as ever. No sign of it shrinking.

    Location & Hours

    • Address: 58 New Upper Changi Rd, #01‑151, Singapore 461058
    • Opening Hours: 6 am – 2 pm on Tuesday, Thursday, and weekends

    Hot Off the Press: A 63‑Year‑Old Hawker on the Trade

    Someone’s got a secret recipe for bak chor mee, and the guy is putting a whopping $500k tag on it. The rumor has it there might even be a buying frenzy—so if you’re hunting for culinary alchemy, now might be the time. And if food isn’t your cup of tea, consider the resale angle: this is about to become the hottest ‘recipe for sale’ story of the year.

    Contact #1

    Got questions? Fire off a quick email to [email protected]—they’re happy to spill the beans.

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