The_King Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Just a few days after its first-anniversary mark, Friends Kitchen HK at Neil Road will shutter its doors on April 29. The restaurant, which serves up Hong Kong-style zi char and live seafood dishes, announced its closure in an Instagram post last Monday (March 18), adding that this was due to rising costs. "Over the past year, we have made many friends at Friends Kitchen HK, and we are very grateful for the support and encouragement from each and every one of you," read the post. "However, the reality is harsh, and no matter how reluctant we are, we cannot resist the rise in prices and expenses. It is truly heartbreaking to make the decision to close our beloved restaurant that we have worked so hard to build." Friends Kitchen HK is run by Hong Kong-born couple Vicky Lee, 35, and her husband Keith Wong, 37. It is the second branch of the Friends Cafe HK at Upper Thomson, which opened in 2021. Speaking to Shin Min Daily News, the couple explained that they decided to open a second outlet as they had believed there would be greater footfall in central Singapore. "But on long weekends, the entire street will be empty," they said. Apart from the high rent, which had cost them a five-figure sum, Vicky and Keith shared with the Chinese daily that the rising cost of ingredients and the increase in salaries of their employees were some factors that contributed to their decision to close the restaurant. The couple are also looking for someone to take over the business, as the eatery has two years left on its lease. If their search is unsuccessful, they may terminate the contract early, leading to more losses. After the closure of Friends Kitchen HK, the duo plan to focus on running their remaining outlet in Upper Thomson — though they admitted that they might take up other job opportunities to sustain their living expenses. Vicky, who is a freelance makeup artist, told Shin Min that she is open to working at other restaurants, while Keith, who is a former engineer, said he might consider returning to the engineering industry. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeenut Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Dunno whether to laugh or cry ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted March 31 Author Share Posted March 31 12 hours ago, coffeenut said: Dunno whether to laugh or cry ... Laugh cause if they earn money they not going to share with you You support the food does not mean give u special discount 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOfTheHour Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 I would make friends with Vicky’s pgd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates469bc Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 On 3/31/2024 at 1:50 AM, The_King said: Just a few days after its first-anniversary mark, Friends Kitchen HK at Neil Road will shutter its doors on April 29. The restaurant, which serves up Hong Kong-style zi char and live seafood dishes, announced its closure in an Instagram post last Monday (March 18), adding that this was due to rising costs. "Over the past year, we have made many friends at Friends Kitchen HK, and we are very grateful for the support and encouragement from each and every one of you," read the post. "However, the reality is harsh, and no matter how reluctant we are, we cannot resist the rise in prices and expenses. It is truly heartbreaking to make the decision to close our beloved restaurant that we have worked so hard to build." Friends Kitchen HK is run by Hong Kong-born couple Vicky Lee, 35, and her husband Keith Wong, 37. It is the second branch of the Friends Cafe HK at Upper Thomson, which opened in 2021. Speaking to Shin Min Daily News, the couple explained that they decided to open a second outlet as they had believed there would be greater footfall in central Singapore. "But on long weekends, the entire street will be empty," they said. Apart from the high rent, which had cost them a five-figure sum, Vicky and Keith shared with the Chinese daily that the rising cost of ingredients and the increase in salaries of their employees were some factors that contributed to their decision to close the restaurant. The couple are also looking for someone to take over the business, as the eatery has two years left on its lease. If their search is unsuccessful, they may terminate the contract early, leading to more losses. After the closure of Friends Kitchen HK, the duo plan to focus on running their remaining outlet in Upper Thomson — though they admitted that they might take up other job opportunities to sustain their living expenses. Vicky, who is a freelance makeup artist, told Shin Min that she is open to working at other restaurants, while Keith, who is a former engineer, said he might consider returning to the engineering industry. today's hk is pappyland's tomorrow wahahahahahahahahahahahahaha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XianGe Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 1 hour ago, socrates469bc said: today's hk is pappyland's tomorrow wahahahahahahahahahahahahaha Sad truth... Alot of things can look at hk and we will know the future esp housing... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeenut Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 On 3/31/2024 at 1:58 PM, The_King said: Laugh cause if they earn money they not going to share with you You support the food does not mean give u special discount No le, moi dunno to laugh or cry at the last 2 sentences .. Quote After the closure of Friends Kitchen HK, the duo plan to focus on running their remaining outlet in Upper Thomson — though they admitted that they might take up other job opportunities to sustain their living expenses.. Vicky, who is a freelance makeup artist, told Shin Min that she is open to working at other restaurants, while Keith, who is a former engineer, said he might consider returning to the engineering industry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted April 1 Author Share Posted April 1 30 minutes ago, coffeenut said: No le, moi dunno to laugh or cry at the last 2 sentences .. this ? After the closure of Friends Kitchen HK, the duo plan to focus on running their remaining outlet in Upper Thomson — though they admitted that they might take up other job opportunities to sustain their living expenses. Vicky, who is a freelance makeup artist, told Shin Min that she is open to working at other restaurants, while Keith, who is a former engineer, said he might consider returning to the engineering industry. welcome them back to kena scold by boss and those OT 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates469bc Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 (edited) 3 hours ago, The_King said: welcome them back to kena scold by boss and those OT kgk xdd @HarrisY1 will say Werk is for KGKs wahahahahahahahahhahahaha Edited April 1 by socrates469bc 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOfTheHour Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 53 minutes ago, socrates469bc said: kgk xdd @HarrisY1 will say Werk is for KGKs wahahahahahahahahhahahaha You never visit him at hospital? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates469bc Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 5 hours ago, ManOfTheHour said: You never visit him at hospital? tiagong kgk xdd @HarrisY1 admitted to imh for severe atb depression. loctor put him under suicide watch, so we cannot visit him yet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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