Tsui Wah Brings the Hong Kong Flavour to Singapore
Get ready, food lovers: The beloved Hong Kong casual cafe, Tsui Wah (aka cha chaan tang), is stepping onto Singaporean soil. The celebrated 1967‑founded eatery, famous for its fishball noodles, Hong Kong milk‑tea, and the oddly satisfying condensed‑milk‑drizzled buns, is about to open its first East‑Asian branch right here.
How This Deal Was Built
- Jumbo Group’s food arm, Jumbo F&B Services, and Kang Wang Holdings (a Tsui Wah subsidiary) struck a 10‑year franchise agreement.
- The announcement came on March 9, and the partnership has already got the green light.
- While the exact location is still under wraps, the expectation is that Tsui Wah will plant its roots somewhere bustling enough to support their 24‑hour vibe.
Why Singapore Will Love It
Singapore already counts two other Hong Kong staples on its map – Honolulu Café (Orchard Centre‑point) and Tai Cheong Bakery (Takashimaya take‑away and Holland Village). These cater to eye‑popping egg tarts and teacups, but there’s still a gap left for a full‑on cha chaan tang experience.
Mr Ang Kiam Meng, Jumbo’s chief executive, said, “We’re all about expanding our restaurant network and squaring up our presence in Singapore. Tsui Wah is a perfect fit because the Hong Kong‑style corner‐cafe scene is booming here, and we’ll be bringing our local foodie squad even closer to the kitchen.”
What To Expect
- Classic menu staples: fishball noodles, bottled Hong Kong milk‑tea, crispy buns with condensed milk.
- 24‑hour service: Tsui Wah loves late night cravings, and that’s the vibe they’ll maintain.
- Original location: The Mongkok roots started the brand in 1967; now they play in the streets of Singapore.
Current Footprint
As of Jan 31, Tsui Wah already runs 32 outlets in Hong Kong, 35 across China, and 3 in Macau. The Singapore immigration, markets, and food tourism are the next springboard.
Stay tuned for the exact spot of the first Tsui Wah – we can already imagine the steam rising from a pot of fresh fishball noodles and the comforting scent of Hong Kong milk‑tea filling the air. It’s going to be a delicious homecoming!
