A former Singapore Airlines flight attendant started a food stall in 2017. Now, it's a 31-outlet chain featured in the Michelin Guide.

"Noorman opened his first hawker stall in 2017, waking up at 2:45 a.m. to cook sambal and chicken before his oil and gas job."

"Following disagreements with his father over the family stall, Noorman left to become a flight attendant, believing it was the glamorous life he desired."

"After seven years with Singapore Airlines, a sense of emptiness prompted Noorman to quit and return to his culinary roots."

"Noorman’s hard work led to the growth of his stall into a Michelin Guide featured chain, illustrating his journey from comfort to fulfillment."

Mohammed Noorman Bin Mubarak Ahmad opened his first hawker stall in 2017 after years as a flight attendant. He initially faced long hours to balance cooking with a full-time job in oil and gas. Early exposure to food thanks to his father's stall inspired him to return to his culinary roots. A feeling of emptiness in his flight career pushed him to pursue hawker cooking seriously. His perseverance led to a successful chain, now recognized in the Michelin Guide, showcasing his dedication and hard work.

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