Chomp Chomp’s Ah Hock Fried Hokkien Noodles Hawker Dies Aged 79; Customers Say His Noodles Were ‘Unbeatable’
Ng Hock Chuan, the second-generation owner of the Michelin-recognized Ah Hock Fried Hokkien Noodles in Singapore, has passed away at age 79. Known for his humble demeanor and dedication to his craft, he was a pioneer of the local Singaporean Hokkien mee scene.
Why it matters
His death marks the loss of a significant figure in Singapore's hawker heritage, highlighting the challenges of preserving traditional culinary arts as veteran hawkers retire or pass away.
Second-gen hawker Ng Hock Chuan was the son of one of Singapore’s Hokkien mee pioneers. He spent decades behind the wok at Chomp Chomp Food Centre, where the family stall has operated since the '70s.
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