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Located above speakeasy restaurant and bar Mama Diam, Lou Shang was conceived as a tribute to everyday Singaporean life, drawing inspiration from older HDB estates.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The space featured familiar elements such as blue-tiled tables, retro metal gates commonly found at flat entrances and nostalgic signage reminiscent of neighbourhood provision shops.<\/p>\n
The cafe’s name means “upstairs” in Chinese and was intended to complement Mama Diam, which takes its name from the Singlish term for neighbourhood convenience stores.<\/p>\n
Despite the closure, Ang said he does not view Lou Shang as a failure.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on the past three years, he thanked customers and staff, and recalled the many celebrations, conversations and memories that took place in the space.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe might have gotten the numbers and business wrong, but all of this, I think they were all real,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Lou Shang will continue operating daily from 11.30am to 9.30pm until its final day on Jul 14.<\/p>\n
CNA Lifestyle has contacted the owners for additional comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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