GOOD news for Penang food lovers.
Chances are the popular Teochew porridge haunt in Muntri Street may make a comeback after a short break.
Its owner Ong Tai Buan, 75, said for now, he would rest at home after being in the business for over 60 years.
“I started almost six decades ago as a helper to my father-in-law.
“For the time being, I’ll just rest at home.
“I will definitely miss my regular customers who have become my friends.
“I am still considering if I should continue the business, ” he said when met at his shop located in the heart of George Town’s heritage area.
Thursday, 25 Feb 2021 07:00 AM MYT
BY OPALYN MOK
A long queue snaked from Tai Buan Porridge along Muntri Street to Leith Street as early as 11.30am in George Town. Pictures by Steven Ooi KE
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GEORGE TOWN, Feb 25 Tai Buan Porridge on Muntri Street here is used to serving busy lunchtime crowds but the throngs of people who have descended on the shop after news of the shop’s imminent closure spread over social media has been phenomenal.
Owner Ong Tai Buan was throwing up his hands in apology while yelling out, “Sorry, sorry, please be patient” when we stopped by.