The old-school confectionery is well-known for its affordable Nonya kueh, $1.80 nasi lemak and... its grouchy owners.
Happiness Nonya Cakes And Confectionery is a familiar name among Toa Payoh residents, having been operating in the estate for around 50 years., the business is registered under a person surnamed Gan. We are also told that the elderly boss is called Mr Gan. He
When we approached him later for a chat, he shared that his family make most of their Nonya kuehs like ang ku kueh and kueh salat by hand, while some are from suppliers.I can do some basic stuff, but my parents make most of the kueh. We also cook the nasi lemak ourselves. But you can’t do much with limited manpower,” he says.This is one of the reasons why the family will be closing their confectionery for good this September.
We haven’t decided on a closure date, but it will probably be mid-September,” he shares, adding that his parents have not raised prices despite the GST hike as they don’t intend to continue the business. When we ask about the possibility of his son taking over, he replies: “We cannot manage. There is just too much to do, it’s very frustrating,” before waving us away.Ang Ku Kueh, $1
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