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For breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you have covered all
three meals at the Hawker Centre. A hawker centre is a
go-to place for family and friends, any day and any time.
Standing proud in the middle of a bustling hawker
centre, Su Mian Yuan not only endures the noise but
also connects with it and becomes a part of it. In my
opinion, it is one of the best-selling places for bee hoon
in Sengkang. The hawker stall, which is well-frequented
by loyal customers, offers a wide array of bee hoon
dishes.
This bee hoon dish is something people keep close to
their hearts. Customers are not only satisfied with the
tasty flavours they receive but are also warmed by the
stall owner’s friendly welcome. The dish gives off a rich
aroma of sizzling hot spices and freshly cooked meat that
fills the air. Not only that, but the sizzling of oil and the When I first set foot into Su Mian Yuan, I was greeted by
rhythmic chopping of vegetables create a symphony of a wide variety of choices. I was truly spoiled for choice.
sounds that invite you to try the gastronomical delights
of Su Mian Yuan. Hawker centres are not only places for food but also
places where Singaporeans mingle and connect with
More than anything else, Miss Wee Meow Hiang their families during meals. If I had to choose one place
manages Su Mian Yuan and has served as both cook and in Singapore that no one should miss, it would definitely
owner for the past three years. She is the driving force be a hawker centre.
behind this traditional food business, and she runs it
out of a deep connection to her food culture. At every
step — from the first bowl served at dawn to the last
bowl at closing — her presence reflects hard work and
dedication. “At Su Mian Yuan, every bowl of bee hoon is
served with heart — it’s not just food, it’s a
The path is indeed difficult for hawkers. Every day, they taste of tradition, passion, and community.”
face the challenges of long working hours. But what I
saw was that Wee Meow Hiang was not discouraged by
these difficulties. Samhita Bharadwaj
P6.1
North Spring Primary School

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