World · Singapore Bureau
New Horse Noodles to stay open as one brother continues hawking
The iconic Chinatown noodle stall will not close its doors after all, with 29-year-old Scott Lee choosing to keep the business running. His brother Troy, 31, is exiting the hawker trade, marking a shift from their earlier stance on the profession.
LSN Singapore ·
New Horse Noodles, a long-standing fixture in Chinatown, will continue operating despite earlier uncertainty about its future. Scott Lee has decided to remain at the helm of the family stall, reversing previous concerns that the siblings might abandon the hawking trade altogether.
The younger Lee brother's decision to press ahead comes after he and his elder sibling Troy initially expressed reservations about continuing in the hawking profession. Troy, now 31, has opted to leave the business and pursue other opportunities, stepping back from the daily operations that have defined much of his working life.
The shift represents a change in direction for the family operation, which has served customers in the area for years. Scott's commitment to maintaining the stall ensures continuity for the business, while Troy's departure marks the end of a chapter in his involvement with the hawker sector.
The decision underscores the complex pressures facing Singapore's hawker community, where younger generations often grapple with the challenges of sustaining traditional food businesses in an evolving economic landscape.