As a new generation takes over, how will Singapore’s hawker scene evolve?

aspiring hawkers should be aware of the challenges of the task before acting on their own, even though Ms Yee has had some success.

She said,” The working environment is completely different from what I’ve done in the past, from an air-conditioned atmosphere to a very warm environment, and I have longer working and standing time.”

She also quipped:” And, the hawker business wo n’t make you rich. Do n’t have that fantasy for the hawker line”.

CHANGING FACE OF SG Buskers

A local stalls scene is flourishing, but as the years pass, there are new opportunities for young vendors with new ideas as pioneers retire and make way for them.

” These younger peddlers, many want to offer more merging or modern hawker food. There are certain products that are fading, and specific products that are doing well”, said Dr Leslie Tay, writer of popular food blog ieatishootipost.