In 2020, checking the news every day is like getting back together with an ex: you think it’ll be good this time, but it always ends with you crying yourself to sleep.
Whether it’s cancelled travel bubbles, new strains of the coronavirus, or our favourite stores closing down, there seems to be an infinite supply of bad news this year.
This time, it’s not a retail store or a kids’ indoor theme park, but a popular eatery that serves wonton noodles.
Popular Wonton Noodles Stall Mak’s Noodle’s Last Day Will be on 28 Feb 2021
The beloved Mak’s Noodle will be closing its last remaining store in Singapore at The Centrepoint on 28 Feb next year.
The simple dish of shrimp dumplings and egg noodles has satisfied loyal patrons for decades ever since it was set up back in 1920 in Guangzhou, China.
Its founder later moved to Hong Kong during the Second World War, according to The Straits Times.
Mak’s Noodle opened its first store in Singapore in 2015, at The Centrepoint, in a joint venture with food and beverage company Asia Gourmet.
It opened branches at VivoCity and Westgate as well but both have since closed.
According to ST, the Westgate outlet was converted into another Hong Kong-style cafe in 2018 called the Honolulu Cafe.
Surprisingly, unlike many unfortunate eateries this year, the store’s closure wasn’t forced by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Closing Due to Disagreement in Lease Renewal
Mak’s Noodle explained it was unable to come to an agreement with the mall’s management for the lease renewal.
The wonton noodle chain announced the closure in a post on Instagram.
“Throughout these years, it has never been easy to maintain the authentic taste of Mak’s Noodle. We had to overcome challenges in sourcing and importing Hong Kong ingredients as well as high food costs,” the eatery said.
“Nevertheless, we are extremely proud of all that we accomplished in these glorious years.”
May Reopen In Another Location
However, Mak’s Noodle isn’t throwing in the towel just yet.
The wonton noodle specialist said it would do its best to reopen in Singapore if there’s a suitable location and opportunity to do so.
As Mr Francis Poulose, managing director of food and beverage consultancy Poulose Associates, said: it’s a “good product in the wrong location”.
Mak’s Noodle said it would update customers about any developments, and thanked them for their support over the years.
“Thank you for being our valued customer. We are so grateful for the pleasure of serving you throughout the journey,” management said.
The good news is that we still have over two months to stuff our faces with their delicious noodles, so if you’re a big fan of Mak’s Noodle and are sad to see them go, head down before it’s too late!
Featured Image: Mak’s Noodle
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