@@gladiatorgamer9502 Sorry man. Even new malls are getting boring now with the same old stuff popping up. Imagine malls with all the unique charming shops like this together in one place. Now that's more interesting and who says there can't be air con with these places?
I used to be one of those who would queue for the beh teh soh - they were truly the yummiest, especially when freshly baked and still warm, and we would devour them when we got back to the office after lunch. Over time I changed jobs and moved away from that area. It's a real pity to see the shop close... fond memories indeed.
Went to interview them for a school project years ago. Paiseh wanted to buy some from them. But this uncle just gave me a few for free. One of the nicest people I’ve met. Wish them all the best.
This uncle is very friendly whenever I come into his shop, he is always smiling face and let you take time to select, normally I buy his 发糕，马蹄酥，碰饼。Very down to earth boss. 祝您身体健康，平安喜乐。
We're customers of this shop. The younger ones love their 新娘糖 (bride candy) and the older folks love their more traditional pastries like the 马蹄酥 (I may not translate this correctly so I'm not going to attempt...). The pastries are good, and he's right - when we go, we always ask what's the hottest or freshest item off the oven too. 😅 it's sad that they're closing. Treasure what we have in the present, everyone.
So sad that Singapore's local culture is eroding even faster due to the pandemic! Soon only soulless giant foreign franchises will be left on our food scene. Please support our Small Local Businesses!!
these old shops have always had a certain charm i could not get from those big malls, having lived and shopped in them for most of my life, i find them very very different from retail bakeries and even better than them sometimes
So sad. This is happening throughout Malaysia too. Many kids are not taking over the business n tastebuds have changed. One day the kids will think back n wonder how they could have neglected these treasures 🥲
Do u think its because all these legendary shop owners worked hard expecting their kids to hv a 'better' future by putting them to med or law school?? I thought lots of them prefer their kids to hv that kinda job..
😭😓so sad, hard to find freshly bake bakery these days….n also hard to find these type of bosses who are willing to value employees because of loyalty….so difficult to find….😢😓
They have the best 马蹄酥 and 豆沙饼 not to mention many other good things! I used to have a cafe nearby and they used to give me for free their excess egg whites which I needed. I will miss seeing them and eating their pastries.
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My hubby’s great grand mother was his fan.. their 豆沙酥is the best.. a Hokkien tradition. Theirs are soft yet not soggy and not too sweet Well-known in Chinatown Kids nowadays don’t appreciate such snacks.. what a pity
I do see comments from time to time about children not taking over their parents shops. I feel like people tend to forget their parents worked very hard so their children wouldn't need to. Ultimately, their parents would love to see their children take over but they also realise that they never wanted them to work as hard as them. I have met people who's parents won't let them work in their business as children and adults now. Not because they don't need the help but they don't want to get them into the business. These businesses of sort work very hard and the money they make almost do not equate to the amount of effort they put in. We must realise that this was bound to happen eventually. All they can do is keep with times, increase their price and hope people appreciate the traditional methods. If people want to keep tradition, you must be willing to pay more to support local businesses
Even though most your biscuit or bread muslim cant eat... But so sad because one of the mosr well known shop is vanished.... Stay safe uncle and all your veteran workers...you remind me my ah koo, ah ma and my aunties... Teoh clan..😊
Miss the old Singapore charm very badly. Singapore is not Singapore when old charming people like him goes out of business and only corporate giants can do business and increase the price of everything. All the best everyone
Hmm.. I would love to learn some of these skills as my parents, grandparents and myself love treats like these.. wonder if its too late. Maybe he can conduct classes if he feels bored..
I worked that area for years, pity i didn't try or maybe i did from colleagues who bought it but i don't remember eating warm Mah Tee Shu that is delicious, I guess I missed the chance forever.
It's really sad to see a long lasting tradition business close down for good. Each of such stall hold the memories of those people enjoying their food. I hope someone can invest and help this business to continue but if really cannot. I wish all of them good luck and best wishes for each and d every staff there.
I think the issue here is not the money leh. I think. Issue here is the people behind it are ageing so they feel it is about time to call it a day, since their lease is up. So kinda pointless to invest and all, if the people behind are no longer the same. Worse - it will ruin the reputation if new ppl can’t do properly. If I’m him, I’d rather close the curtain on a glorious note.
@@slimweixin I understand what you mean and agree with your point of view. But if someone able to continue the recipe it will brighten up their fans heart. The old taste that is attached to a good memory is something I am hoping to preserve.
@@celestialstar124 to replicate that old taste is quite hard. And it takes time very long time to replicate fully. Thus why it is pretty sad that these old taste from the past will gone along with time pass by 😔
Well, because sadly, these pastries shop are far and few in between. Tough work to make these piahs. But for those that are still around, business can be quite good - look at Loong Fatt. The last I checked, some months ago, they had queues too.
I hope he will teach the next generation how to make these candies and pastries if he's not operating anymore. Cooking classes is really popular right now! Don't let our past be lost.
This is the same story all the time, old stores can’t sustain coz biz is bad, when they go out of business, ppl starts crying about it, show your support by buying from them instead. The old may feel tired but if their biz is good, I am sure the younger generation or someone else will be very interested to take over.
But one reason he is closing down is because everyone at the shop is ageing and nobody take over. If they had energy to go on, they would have continued w the shop. Their lease is up in Nov so it is opportune to call it a day. So this suggestion on home baking is, sadly, moot.
Only BreadTalk identify the value of these pastries. Frankly, how are these complex pastries any less than a Ang Mo pastry? Their children don't want take on, they will regret the opportunity of these pastries.
You have said it yourself - complex. It is tough work. Breadtalk identify the value of these pastries mainly cuz of its boss who is a teochew. Quite a strong advocate of traditional stuff.
Can you explain why he has decided to close and retire. It seems he can at least go another 10 years easily or open at another location. He and his wife will be bored for sure.
Hi Bruce wayne, the owner shared that it is hard to hire workers who’s willing to do such job, rental and lease period is also another issue, the demand for such traditional pastries is also decreasing, so it’s hard to stay in business.
@@OGS.Official Thank you for clarifying his story, it is hard to stay in business when demand for your product is less. He did say when looking back at old pictures that he missed how busy and how good business was back then.
Wait so uncle wants to close down his pastry shop cause of 2 reasons: There is no one to take over this business and because of the pandemic business is not very good like before. If can, I will ask my husband to go buy cause he likes traditional pastries but I am not into sweet pastry except for cakes
Hi Chantal Monique, thanks for supporting uncle :) if your husband would like to make a trip down, do try to go at around 11am. The pastries for the day tend to be sold out around 1pm. Uncle is closing because the lease period is up. Also because demand for traditional pastries has decreased greatly compared to the past, and it is hard to find workers who are willing to take such jobs.
I’ve never heard of them even though I’m just a bit younger than him. 😅 I’ve been eating imported pastries from Malaysia as I’ve yet to find good traditional pastries made in Singapore. Now they’re going to close for good, I better make a bee line for his specialities.
no one take over and learn from them. this is the result of our government policies and education system in the past. Only now do we realize we are loosing all these heritage brands. Too little too late. For certain trades in Hong Kong also facing the same issue.
Hi Ah jing Teo, the boss shared with us that they are closing because the lease is up. Also because it is hard to hire workers who’s willing to do such job and the demand for such traditional pastries is also decreasing.
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I don't want new malls, I want old/antique/charming shops like this to stay open.
No money for singapore if no new malls is open.Besides,new gen singaporean only care about malls cuz air con etc
@@gladiatorgamer9502 Sorry man. Even new malls are getting boring now with the same old stuff popping up. Imagine malls with all the unique charming shops like this together in one place. Now that's more interesting and who says there can't be air con with these places?
Like it or not, sadly, some old things has got to go, this is called development
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Happy retirement enjoy!!!
I used to be one of those who would queue for the beh teh soh - they were truly the yummiest, especially when freshly baked and still warm, and we would devour them when we got back to the office after lunch. Over time I changed jobs and moved away from that area. It's a real pity to see the shop close... fond memories indeed.
i feel sad but also wishing him and his crew the best. i hope people would remember the shop fondly as part of their lives.
The good old days are behind us... I wish this gentleman a happy retirement. He seems like a very down to earth guy. 👍
he is very down-to-earth :')
Went to interview them for a school project years ago. Paiseh wanted to buy some from them. But this uncle just gave me a few for free. One of the nicest people I’ve met. Wish them all the best.
This uncle is very friendly whenever I come into his shop, he is always smiling face and let you take time to select, normally I buy his 发糕，马蹄酥，碰饼。Very down to earth boss. 祝您身体健康，平安喜乐。
We're customers of this shop. The younger ones love their 新娘糖 (bride candy) and the older folks love their more traditional pastries like the 马蹄酥 (I may not translate this correctly so I'm not going to attempt...). The pastries are good, and he's right - when we go, we always ask what's the hottest or freshest item off the oven too. 😅 it's sad that they're closing. Treasure what we have in the present, everyone.
So sad that Singapore's local culture is eroding even faster due to the pandemic! Soon only soulless giant foreign franchises will be left on our food scene. Please support our Small Local Businesses!!
Have a small home based business to keep yourself busy, Sir. I am sure there is a demand for your traditional cakes and pastries. 😊❤
My late grandmother used to patronize the shop for decades. Really sad to see them go! Please do support such traditional confectionary shops.
these old shops have always had a certain charm i could not get from those big malls, having lived and shopped in them for most of my life, i find them very very different from retail bakeries and even better than them sometimes
Singapore heritage board should consider and support this 90 years old shop... its also part of our singapore heritage..
So sad. This is happening throughout Malaysia too. Many kids are not taking over the business n tastebuds have changed. One day the kids will think back n wonder how they could have neglected these treasures 🥲
Do u think its because all these legendary shop owners worked hard expecting their kids to hv a 'better' future by putting them to med or law school?? I thought lots of them prefer their kids to hv that kinda job..
😭😓so sad, hard to find freshly bake bakery these days….n also hard to find these type of bosses who are willing to value employees because of loyalty….so difficult to find….😢😓
I have to admit that it wets my eye a little. Good story and I appreciate this.
Thank you for documenting these stories 🥲
They have the best 马蹄酥 and 豆沙饼 not to mention many other good things! I used to have a cafe nearby and they used to give me for free their excess egg whites which I needed. I will miss seeing them and eating their pastries.
It's heartbreaking to come to a realization that our childhood memories are slowly fading away..
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My hubby’s great grand mother was his fan.. their 豆沙酥is the best.. a Hokkien tradition. Theirs are soft yet not soggy and not too sweet
Well-known in Chinatown
Kids nowadays don’t appreciate such snacks.. what a pity
I will love to take over it under his guidance! Such traditional bakeries are gems in Singapore!
I do see comments from time to time about children not taking over their parents shops.
I feel like people tend to forget their parents worked very hard so their children wouldn't need to.
Ultimately, their parents would love to see their children take over but they also realise that they never wanted them to work as hard as them. I have met people who's parents won't let them work in their business as children and adults now. Not because they don't need the help but they don't want to get them into the business.
These businesses of sort work very hard and the money they make almost do not equate to the amount of effort they put in.
We must realise that this was bound to happen eventually.
All they can do is keep with times, increase their price and hope people appreciate the traditional methods.
If people want to keep tradition, you must be willing to pay more to support local businesses
Wish you well and healthy Uncle Tan.
I will visit this shop soon. 😊 I like old school bakeries.
Even though most your biscuit or bread muslim cant eat... But so sad because one of the mosr well known shop is vanished.... Stay safe uncle and all your veteran workers...you remind me my ah koo, ah ma and my aunties... Teoh clan..😊
This kind vintage shop should be relocated to tourist spot.
Miss the old Singapore charm very badly. Singapore is not Singapore when old charming people like him goes out of business and only corporate giants can do business and increase the price of everything. All the best everyone
Hope he will take time to teach people who re interest ed to make..Mr Tan all the best to you n yr staff..take care💝
So sad.... it's something should have when visit singapore....
Think he would be quite happy running a pastries workshop
they stopped making tau sar piah about a month back, i think. Over the years I usually buy their tau sar piah and didnt really like others. Its sad.
Definitely keeping those wooden moulds from my grandparents as well
Very sad to close. Farewell, God blessed
Hmm.. I would love to learn some of these skills as my parents, grandparents and myself love treats like these.. wonder if its too late.
Maybe he can conduct classes if he feels bored..
Me too! Would love to learn some of these traditional culinary especially when it carries culture and heritage
Agree to both ☝👍
I worked that area for years, pity i didn't try or maybe i did from colleagues who bought it but i don't remember eating warm Mah Tee Shu that is delicious, I guess I missed the chance forever.
so sad many old traditional bakery shops are getting lesser in singapore, probably only less than 10 shops available now
Thats some of the best looking bread i've seen. No wonder there's a queue for it
The good old days
It's really sad to see a long lasting tradition business close down for good. Each of such stall hold the memories of those people enjoying their food.
I hope someone can invest and help this business to continue but if really cannot. I wish all of them good luck and best wishes for each and d every staff there.
I think the issue here is not the money leh. I think. Issue here is the people behind it are ageing so they feel it is about time to call it a day, since their lease is up. So kinda pointless to invest and all, if the people behind are no longer the same. Worse - it will ruin the reputation if new ppl can’t do properly. If I’m him, I’d rather close the curtain on a glorious note.
@@slimweixin I understand what you mean and agree with your point of view.
But if someone able to continue the recipe it will brighten up their fans heart. The old taste that is attached to a good memory is something I am hoping to preserve.
@@celestialstar124 to replicate that old taste is quite hard. And it takes time very long time to replicate fully. Thus why it is pretty sad that these old taste from the past will gone along with time pass by 😔
@@VanOfDawn yes I agree. Hopefully more youngsters willing to take over the family business so we can preserve the taste.
yang terekam tak pernah mati 🙏
I feel sad watching this
Nowadays people rather queue up for boba tea, gourmet cakes/bread. Even willing to spend more on celebrity-branded pastries.
Totally agree
Well, because sadly, these pastries shop are far and few in between. Tough work to make these piahs.
But for those that are still around, business can be quite good - look at Loong Fatt. The last I checked, some months ago, they had queues too.
Another old trade, another old taste gone forever... Sad =(
@@JO-og5tp yeah..if only working can afford them all those basic necessities.. but it wont sadly..hard to get
Rent a place in Yishun or Woodlands. Bake goods there and supply to all NTUCs and Sheng Siongs. Cfm can get business one.
So sad. 😭
Its so sad, bro ...
Move to malaysia. We welcome you
I hope he will teach the next generation how to make these candies and pastries if he's not operating anymore. Cooking classes is really popular right now! Don't let our past be lost.
What a pity.
much respect to this art! 😲
😲 cool video too😲
Look delicious uncle
may be could conduct baking class to pass down these precious recipes..
just bought some 马蹄酥 from their shop, wish someone can help save this store
This is the same story all the time, old stores can’t sustain coz biz is bad, when they go out of business, ppl starts crying about it, show your support by buying from them instead. The old may feel tired but if their biz is good, I am sure the younger generation or someone else will be very interested to take over.
All trends will die sooner or later.
Like how something-blade (?) spinning toy died.
😩 as per many other "old" businesses and traditions in life.
i love to eat all these traditional piah !! they shud do home bakery like all COVID affected bakers.. bake only when there's order
But one reason he is closing down is because everyone at the shop is ageing and nobody take over. If they had energy to go on, they would have continued w the shop. Their lease is up in Nov so it is opportune to call it a day. So this suggestion on home baking is, sadly, moot.
That being said, I’d love to buy from them if they have HBB. Love their pastries. I have been buying from them for 14 years.
This is so sad
Only BreadTalk identify the value of these pastries. Frankly, how are these complex pastries any less than a Ang Mo pastry? Their children don't want take on, they will regret the opportunity of these pastries.
You have said it yourself - complex. It is tough work. Breadtalk identify the value of these pastries mainly cuz of its boss who is a teochew. Quite a strong advocate of traditional stuff.
I hope one day among them their children or grandchildren will build a new store that used their recipe and modernized them toward current taste
cri
Sad!!
活到老学到老。我想吃你的饼哦！没有年轻人继承？你不要退休，活到老学到老，这样才健康才快乐，人也比较精神。你就是做做好了，要休息就休息。
我看到很多叔叔一退休，整个人就变得蒙去。
Uncle 放下是心上放下不是手上放下。手上还工作当心心已经早放下才是真放下 。
When they closing?? I would like to drop by
End Oct! But suggest for you to go asap because they will close once they run out of raw ingredients.
Can you explain why he has decided to close and retire. It seems he can at least go another 10 years easily or open at another location. He and his wife will be bored for sure.
Hi Bruce wayne, the owner shared that it is hard to hire workers who’s willing to do such job, rental and lease period is also another issue, the demand for such traditional pastries is also decreasing, so it’s hard to stay in business.
@@OGS.Official Thank you for clarifying his story, it is hard to stay in business when demand for your product is less. He did say when looking back at old pictures that he missed how busy and how good business was back then.
Saw Hai people also need to take a break. Everyday work also need to rest. U Saw Hai no need rest?
And by the way, does the owner have any children?
Wait so uncle wants to close down his pastry shop cause of 2 reasons:
There is no one to take over this business and because of the pandemic business is not very good like before.
If can, I will ask my husband to go buy cause he likes traditional pastries but I am not into sweet pastry except for cakes
Hi Chantal Monique, thanks for supporting uncle :) if your husband would like to make a trip down, do try to go at around 11am. The pastries for the day tend to be sold out around 1pm.
Uncle is closing because the lease period is up. Also because demand for traditional pastries has decreased greatly compared to the past, and it is hard to find workers who are willing to take such jobs.
@@OGS.Official get imigrant workers.
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Maybe if one day he bored, he can consider small home business heehee. If some other uncle can sell $40++ hokkien mee then yknow 👀
what is the name of the baked pastry with sesame seeds on top?
its called 马蹄酥 in chinese, but more commonly known/pronounced as Beh Teh Saw (hokkien).
People are more health conscious nowadays! Will seldom buy these unless its Chinese new year.
Yaa so they buy healthy food like hamburgers, fries and cola
They should hold classes to teach those intetested on how to make these delicacies. Or else all will disappear with the shop
its s pity they failed to switch to meet the needs of growing demand for healthier breads - low GI ; Keto ; sourdough...
wear mask work is indeed more tiring. have a good retirement
I’ve never heard of them even though I’m just a bit younger than him. 😅 I’ve been eating imported pastries from Malaysia as I’ve yet to find good traditional pastries made in Singapore. Now they’re going to close for good, I better make a bee line for his specialities.
please do patronise the stalls at Chinatown Complex ( handmade Sashima ) and the one opposite Golden Mile ( handmade peanut candies)
@@LPpauwels Thank you, will certainly check them out. After all we should support our locals
no one take over and learn from them. this is the result of our government policies and education system in the past. Only now do we realize we are loosing all these heritage brands. Too little too late. For certain trades in Hong Kong also facing the same issue.
No reason given why they closing shop...
Hi Ah jing Teo,
the boss shared with us that they are closing because the lease is up. Also because it is hard to hire workers who’s willing to do such job and the demand for such traditional pastries is also decreasing.
can i still support on 16th oct? i want to.
till end oct! but suggest to go asap because they close when they run out of raw ingredients
10 years then have to scrap your cars is dumb.
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Sad for us Singaporeans. But I don't like Hokkien pastries.
why gone ?
Blame the gov.
Earn enough already. Can close shop liao. Give other small bakery business a chance!
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