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This new Peranakan eatery at Serangoon is opened by a 23-year-old who uses his grandma's recipes - Bigread
The engineering diploma holder chose to become his own boss after an unsuccessful search in a “bad job market”. His nasi lemak and rendang are made using closely-guarded family recipes.
Ramu Chinnarasa arriving at the State Courts on Sept 19, 2024.
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While most 23-year-olds are still studying or job hunting, baby-faced Ernest Ang has taken the road less travelled. After completing his National Service, the engineering diploma holder spent just six weeks looking for a full-time job, before making the major decision to open his own Peranakan eatery instead.
From the shop’s cartoon logo (that’s modelled after his grandmother), to its ongoing “bring your grandparents for 20 per cent off” promotion, it’s clear that Kokoyo’s main inspiration is Ang’s grandmother whom he’s very close to and lived with as a child.
