In 2016, Hawker Chan made headlines around the world when it became the first street food stall in the world to be awarded a Michelin star. The restaurant, founded by local entrepreneur Chan Hon Meng, had gained wide acclaim for its affordable and delicious take on the classic Hainanese dish of soy sauce chicken rice.
Since then, there has been much debate about whether or not Hawker Chan still deserves its Michelin star. On one hand, many argue that the restaurant’s food is still as good as ever, and that its Michelin rating should remain unchanged. They point out that it is still a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, and that it continues to be praised by both critics and customers alike.
On the other hand, there are those who feel that Hawker Chan no longer merits its Michelin star. They point out that while the quality of the food remains high, there has been a significant increase in prices since 2016. They also argue that since 2016 there have been numerous other restaurants in Singapore which have opened up offering equally delicious food but at lower prices.
The debate over whether or not Hawker Chan should still hold onto its Michelin star is likely to continue for some time yet. Ultimately though, it is down to each individual diner’s opinion as to whether or not they believe Hawker Chan’s food is worthy of such an accolade – after all, what may be considered delicious by some may not necessarily be so for others!
Conclusion: Whether or not Hawker Chan still deserves its Michelin star is ultimately down to personal opinion. While some may feel that it does indeed merit such an accolade given its quality of food and continued popularity with locals and tourists alike, others may disagree due to the increase in prices since 2016.