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24-Year-Old Chef Launches Vibrant Peranakan Eatery in Singapore

8/4/2025

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At just 24, Ernest Ang turned his culinary dreams into reality by founding Kokoyo Nyonya, a vibrant Peranakan eatery in Singapore. Drawing inspiration from his grandmother's cherished recipes, he opened the restaurant in August 2024. Despite battling high rents and soaring demand, Ang embraced the challenge, relocating to a more affordable food court while pouring his heart into every long hour of work.

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Story summary

At just 24, Ernest Ang turned his culinary dreams into reality by founding Kokoyo Nyonya, a vibrant Peranakan eatery in Singapore. Drawing inspiration from his grandmother's cherished recipes, he opened the restaurant in August 2024. Despite battling high rents and soaring demand, Ang embraced the challenge, relocating to a more affordable food court while pouring his heart into every long hour of work.