Nam Sing Hokkien Mee: The Bukit Batok Stop‑Shop Says Farewell
June 1 ushered in a little turn‑down for the legendary Hokkien Mee, as the hawker chain announced on social media that the stall at 177 Bukit Batok West Avenue 8 will close for good.
It wasn’t that the mob was thin or the save‑it‑the‑feed was dwindling. No – it turned out the labour‑force blues were a bigger hurdle.
“We can’t find chefs who live and breathe our Mee‑style.”
The post, quick at the Hokkien breakfast, sighed that “Finding and training chefs committed to frying the Hokkien mee of our standard hasn’t been easy.”
Fans Voice Their Feelings (and a bit of tongue‑in‑cheek)
- “I ordered twice and both times the quality was subpar from Old Airport Road. I gave feedback first time; no improvement the second time. Good decision!”
- Another netizen cheered them on: “Look at you, not compromising the quality for quantity. Respect.”
Our Roots, Our Moves
From a humble stall in Simon Road Wet Market to the bustling Old Airport Road Food Centre, and then exciting leaps into Ion Orchard’s Hawker Street, Nam Sing has stained the Singaporean culinary canvas since 1963.
The Going‑Forward Plan
After the Bukit Batok exit, all eyes (and wok) will be steered back onto their flagship outlets in Ion Orchard and Old Airport Road.
What This Means for Foodies in the West
Adventures of Hokkien Mee lovers head west? Not for a while. But the flavor is still alive at the other locations. Just tip your spoon when you’re back in the city.
Stay hungry, keep slurping – the legend lives on, just in a different spot.
