Jumbo opens 2 more Kok Kee Wanton Noodle stalls as safe-management measures ease

RESTAURANT operator Jumbo Group announced on Tuesday (Apr 5) it has opened 2 new Kok Kee Wanton Noodle stalls in Singapore - bringing the total number of outlets to 8.

Jumbo had acquired a 75 per cent stake in Kok Kee - known for its springy noodles in a special lard-based sauce - in December 2020.

The newest stall - located in a food court at the Lazada One Building along Bras Basah Road - was officially opened on Tuesday, while another stall at a coffee shop at Bedok North Avenue 3 was opened on Mar 16.

"We are delighted by the recent relaxation of Covid-19 measures, which will provide some bright spots for the struggling F&B sector," said group CEO and executive director Ang Kiam Meng.

"This pandemic has sharpened Jumbo's agility and accelerated our expansion of concepts to cater to consumers across the spectrum," he added.

Jumbo's portfolio of 9 F&B brands include Jumbo Seafood, Slake and Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh.

It also operates 4 Tsui Wah Hong Kong-style "cha chaan teng" outlets as a franchisee in Singapore.

Shares of Jumbo closed half a Singapore cent or 1.7 per cent higher at 30 Singapore cents on Tuesday, before the announcement.