Porridge Shop

There is a teochew porridge shop along Simon Road that I have been patronising for more than a decade. Before it moved to the shophouse along Simon Road, it used to be a stall in the old Simon Road market (which has since given way to Kovan MRT station). My father used to bring the family there for supper when I was still schooling. During my JC days, I used to eat supper there on my way home whenever I hang out late with my friends. After starting work, I have dinner there regularly. The food there is not exactly cheap, but it has the home-cooked flavour and the shop has a cozy feeling, with a friendly owner.

However, as of 30 Dec 2006, the shop has closed as they cannot afford the rent. Apparently, the landlord has decided to raise the rent by quite a margin, and the porridge shop owner has decided to move out instead. They still haven't found a place yet, though. It will be a waste that such a nice place has to stop business. Then again, even moving to a new place may not bring back the same cozy feeling. After all, it is both the location and the attitude of the shop owner that brings out the cozy feeling.