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Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh opens first restaurant in Taiwan

By Aiko TanakaSingapore
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Singapore-listed restaurateur Jumbo Group has opened its first Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh restaurant in Taiwan.

The new venue, which specialises in peppered pork soup, is situated in a 1400sqft space in Taipei’s Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Mall, seating 86 guests. It is operated by local franchisee Ho Sing Food, which intends to open at least 19 more outlets in the country.

Jumbo CEO Ang Kiam Meng said the introduction of Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh to Taiwan marks a key milestone for the group and is testament to the company’s growing presence in the Asian consumer market.

“We are excited to bring one of the most-loved Singaporean heritage dishes to Taiwan, and aim to leverage the potential demand for Singapore’s cuisine in the Taiwanese consumer market, together with our franchise partner.”

The group runs Jumbo-branded franchises in Vietnam, Taiwan and Thailand.

Questions & Answers

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Which company is responsible for operating the new Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh restaurant in Taiwan?

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The new Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh restaurant is operated by local franchisee Ho Sing Food. This company plans to open a minimum of 19 additional outlets across Taiwan.

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How large is the new Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh restaurant in Taipei, and how many people can it seat?

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The new restaurant occupies a 1400 square foot space within Taipei's Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Mall. It has the capacity to accommodate 86 guests at one time.

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What is the primary dish offered at Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh restaurants?

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Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh restaurants specialise in serving peppered pork soup. This is described as a well-loved Singaporean heritage dish being introduced to the Taiwanese market.

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Besides Taiwan, in which other Asian countries does the Jumbo Group operate its branded franchises?

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Beyond Taiwan, the Jumbo Group operates its branded franchises in both Vietnam and Thailand. This demonstrates their growing presence within the wider Asian consumer market.

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