The special thing about PUTIEN is that it is, well, not special. PUTIEN does not place importance on being defined as such, although its simple focus on “fresh ingredients” and “authentic taste” has won accolades for the 20-year-old brand, Michelin star no less. It is a commitment that founder Fong Chi Chung has set in stone since the beginnings of PUTIEN as a coffee shop in Kitchener Road in 2000, and it looks like his eldest son Fong Chak Ka is staying true to its brand promise – and keeping home close to his heart.
“PUTIEN is about home-cooked food. It’s just simply that. Food that is unpretentious, simple and pure. Many families do not have time for home-cooked dinners anymore, and we just want to provide a simple meal in a simple setting for friends and families to get together. It’s about comfort food in a comfortable venue at an affordable price so that families can keep coming back frequently for their dinners. And to a great extent, I see that happening. In fact, we have many regulars who used to dine at PUTIEN with their parents as children and have now come back with their own families,” shares 28-year-old Chak Ka, Vice-President of Operations.
Keeping it fresh and seasonal
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