{"id":27257,"date":"2026-01-10T02:42:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T18:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=27257"},"modified":"2026-01-10T02:42:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T18:42:40","slug":"seng-kee-bak-chor-mee-founder-shuts-ang-mo-kio-stall-after-health-scare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=27257","title":{"rendered":"Seng Kee Bak Chor Mee Founder Shuts Ang Mo Kio Stall After Health Scare"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Seng Kee was started by Uncle Lee in 1979 and gained a following in the early 1980s when he was operating in a Eunos coffee shop.<\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Known for his robust, umami-rich soup and flavourful bak chor mee, the stall steadily built a loyal following over the years, including Tampines GRC MP <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.8days.sg\/entertainment\/local\/baey-yam-keng-cyclist-accident-850696\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baey Yam Keng<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Uncle Lee was also known for his noodle-tossing technique while cooking, a signature style that became part of the stall\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n<p>To this day, he has remained committed to his principle of not using MSG or seasoning powder in his soup.<\/p>\n<p>In 2021, daughter Kai Lin, formerly a flight attendant, and Justin, who previously worked in finance, joined the hawker trade to carry on the family legacy, leading to the opening of the Ang Mo Kio outlet. The couple now solely manages the Serangoon Gardens stall.<\/p>\n<p>Justin said the family did not consider taking over the Ang Mo Kio outlet after Uncle Lee stepped back, as it would not have been feasible.<\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><span><span><span>\u201cEven running one stall with just the two of us is barely enough [manpower],\u201d he said. \u201cI honestly don\u2019t know how he did it alone.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span><span><span><strong><em><span>Seng Kee Mushroom Minced Meat Noodles is at #01-37 Serangoon Garden Market and Food Centre, 49A Serangoon Garden Way, S555945. Open Tue- Sat 7.30am &#8211; 1.30pm. Closed on Sun &amp; Mon. 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