Goodbye to the Hand‑Cooked Hainanese Satay Legend
In a city that’s lost its knack for making satay the old‑school way, we just lost one of its heart‑beats.
Yesterday, Ah Pui posted on Facebook that the Tiong Bahru Satay grill will shut its doors for good. The move comes as his founder, Ang Boon Ee—known to regulars as Ah Pui—needs a serious health break.
Last Call for Satay Lovers
- Final Sunday of service: Nov 6
- Store‑keep the stock: “first‑come, first‑served” style
- Head over early if you’re after the famous pear‑shaped satay sticks with an extra‑long fat ribbon at the base.
The Man Behind the Mutton
Since the seventies, Ah Pui has sold Hainanese‑style satay with the same hands‑crafted method you’d find on a dusty pushcart. He started solo in Tiong Bahru, selling from a humble cart. The stall’s popularity grew so much that when he finally settled down at 195 Pearl Hill Café in 2018, there was a six‑month waiting list.
Last year, he opened a cozy stand on Smith Street, adding oyster omelette and Thai chicken wings to the menu. The brand keeps reinventing itself while staying true to its roots.
Where to Go Until the End
Address: 28 Smith Street, Singapore 058942
Hours: 12 pm – 10:30 pm (closed Tuesdays)
Send a quick e‑mail to [email protected] if you’ve got any final questions or just want to say thanks. It’s the last duty so let’s give it a grand farewell.
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