New-gen cousins from Sheng Wang Handmade Noodles open stall to preserve family legacy

Legacy Ban Mian at 5 Upper Boon Keng Road is run by a pair of new-gen cousins, Xavier, 25, and Ashley, 34. Their mutual goal is to preserve traditional handmade noodles while establishing a dauntless, modern brand.

Xavier’s parents actually run Sheng Wang Handmade Noodles. For the uninitiated, it’s a family-run business that was first established by Xavier’s aunty in the 1980s at a Geylang Lorong 9 kopitiam.

Xavier’s father then learnt the ropes and together with his wife, went on to open a stall at 440 Pasir Ris Drive 6. Till this day, it continues to be a hot favourite among nearby residents for its hand-torn mee hoon kueh without the use of machines.

Having helped out at the stall since childhood, Xavier now oversees operations, making sure each bowl reflects the heart of their family’s legacy. Ashley, who has a strong background in branding and strategy, saw the potential to transform their heritage into a potential business. He handles marketing, growth, and backend operations.

Similar to his parent’s stall, Legacy Ban Mian makes their own mee hoon kueh in-house without the use of machines. There are also other noodle options available including Macaroni, Knife Cut Noodles, and Yee Mee.

Customers can look forward to the usual Ban Mian (S$5.50 for soup, S$6 for dry) and Mee Hoon Kueh (S$5.50 for soup, S$6 for dry). The menu also features dishes like Sliced Batang Fish Noodle (S$5.50 for soup, S$6 for dry), Dry Chicken Cutlet Noodle (S$7), and Herbal Pork Liver Mee Suah (S$5.50).

If you feel like indulging a little after a long day at work, you can add on extra ingredients like Shrimp Paste (+S$2), Mushroom (+S$0.80) and Anchovies (+S$1) to elevate your bowl into an opulent one.

For existing fans of Sheng Wang Handmade Noodles, perhaps you would like to head down to Legacy Ban Mian at Food Haven Coffeeshop to see if Xavier has done a good job? After all, we’re always eager to support new hawkers and share helpful feedback to help them grow.

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