Hawker Snacks: Why Are They More Affected By The Pandemic? | On The Red Dot | Singapore Hawkers

The Changs make curry puffs with a twist. Gina’s vadai recipe once saved her life. But dine-in restrictions during Phase Two (Heightened Alert) this year has disproportionately affected snack stalls Gina’s Vadai and Wang Wang Crispy Curry Puff. With diners prioritizing staple meals for takeaways, these snack sellers have seen their sales drop by 30 – 80%.

But having survived crises and personal tragedies in their decades-long history, pride in their craft and innovation keep these snack makers hanging on.

As restrictions are lifted and diners return from 21st June, hawkers are breathing a sigh of relief. But with no confirmed successors in sight for Gina and the Changs, the future of their stalls remain uncertain.


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