Took Lae Dee opens in Singapore

[reader]

Many forum readers are regulars at Took Lae Dee, the popular 24-hour diner in Foodland's supermarket on Patpong 2. Now the chain, known for cheap and tasty food, is opening in Singapore.

 

Took Lae Dee, a familiar sight to readers on Patpong 2

 

 

From Coconuts Singapore

 

Took Lae Dee is one of the more famous 24-hour chain restaurants in Bangkok, and also the oldest of its kind in the city. Even those who don’t identify with the nocturnal types fueling up on Bangkok’s post-party food scene may already know of the eatery: It’s popped up in several Thai flicks, as well as CNN Travel‘s recently republished story on “50 Reasons why Bangkok is No.1”.

 

This month, the diner debuts its first overseas outpost in Singapore, set up by Hersing Culinary, the same people who brought Michelin-starred dim sum joint Tim Ho Wan and ramen shop Tsuta (also Michelin-starred) on our island.

 

Continues with pics

 

https://coconuts.co/singapore/food-drink/bangkoks-24-hour-chain-took-lae-dee-debuts-cheap-good-food-singapore/

[vinapu]

congratulation on expanding my favorite breakfast place

[Guest abang1961]

This bitch is back because this thread concerns Singapore.

I doubt Singaporeans per se will flock to this style of food joints as Singapore's food industry is already very saturated.

Furthermore, if they price above the usual SGD 5, it is almost like committing suicide.

 

Why?

That 1-star Michelin Soya Chicken Stall charges SGD 2.50 per plate at its stall at Chinatown Complex and SGD3.80 for the same plate at the air-conditioned shop across the road.  There is not THAT much novelty about this chain, unlike Japanese Ramen and the more exotic sampling of various European food.  Bangkok is just 2 hours flight away and if Singaporeans crave for REAL Thai food, they will fly there.  

 

Extra note:

Singaporeans do not like American/Continental breakfast ... we prefer our local version of Nasi Lemak, stir-fried rice noodles at SGD2 from the neighbourhood hawker centre.  Paying SGD5 is quite unheard of ...perhaps for that Mermaid Coffee...