Says the 23-year-old SUSS finance undergrad who opened a curry puff stall with his brother and a friend: “My parents have an open mindset. My dad asked if I really wanted to go to uni – he encouraged me to just do F&B. He believes that as long as your food is good, you can make it.
cards interface. Give it a try.While Gen Z hawkers are not rare, few can claim to juggle running a food business with university assignments. Meet 23-year-old Lim Yuan Ming , a first-year finance student at the Singapore University of Social Sciences, who co-owns What The Puff!.
Taking over or expanding the family business was never on the cards. “Teochew porridge is very difficult. You have to wake up super early and prepare over 20 dishes – it’s a tough job,” explained Lim Yuan Ming, the spokesperson of the trio .In fact, it was their parents who suggested they try selling curry puffs instead. “They felt that it’s the easiest to get into, and it’s also easier to scale,” he added.
We asked Lim if his parents prefer him to concentrate on his studies. “They have a very open mindset. My dad asked if I really wanted to go to university – he encouraged me to just do F&B. He believes that as long as your food is good, you can make it,” Lim shared with a laugh. Though the joint has only been open for two months, Lim says business has been “better than expected”. The stall sells around 300 puffs daily, with the bestsellers being traditional flavours like curry chicken and sardine.SECOND OUTLET LAUNCHING IN FEBRUARY
“It’s also more convenient for Brandon to run the second stall while helping our parents at the same food centre,” he said, adding that Oh will continue to helm the original outlet at Changi Village.Shaped into a bulbous crescent with a delicate pleated edge, the classic curry puff boasts a thin, crisp pastry that holds up well to its hearty filling. Inside, you'll find a satisfying mix of moderately spicy curried chicken, potato, and a wedge of hard-boiled egg. Wonderfully aromatic.
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