Kuih at Lucky Garden

The motorcycle as a business transport mode may be dying, but Lee Yeok Choi, a dedicated kuih vendor, is oblivious to it. For the last 40 years, the man has been operating in the same spot outside Nam Chuan Coffee Shop. And the moment he sets up at 3pm, the crowds flock. There’s a sense of familiarity for those who buy from Yeok Choi; they know exactly what they want, and light banter is often thrown about. And for a two-hour period, Yeok Choi is continually pleasant and obliging, all while wrapping kuih in newspaper with great speed.