@mothershipsg: After 24 years of working in Singapore, Malaysian Indian zi char chef Devid Retanasamy is returning to his hometown of Ipoh to start his own business. The Chinatown eatery where he works, XH Delicious Seafood, will close on Nov. 25, 2026. In a Facebook post on Nov. 5, the eatery announced the closure, explaining that Retanasamy hopes to put his years of experience in Singapore to use by starting his own business in Ipoh. His decision was also motivated by a desire to spend more time with his family. He now hopes to slow down and make more time for them while embarking on a new chapter back home. The eatery thanked customers for their support over the years and encouraged them to visit before its closure. Updates on his new venture will be shared on the eatery's social media platforms, with customers also encouraged to visit him in Ipoh. "From Singapore to Ipoh, the location may change, but the passion and dedication remain the same," the post read. Photo via XH Delicious Seafood #mothershipnews #singapore #malaysia #food #local

MountainGoat :

what does zi char mean ?

🎀薇薇👗💅‼️ᥬ🐮ᩤ🍋‍🟩小公主💦岁岁💢 :

So sad 🥺 to see this legendary Mandarin-speaking Indian chef closing his zi char stall and heading back to Ipoh. His incredible culinary skills 👨‍🍳 and friendly charm will be deeply missed by everyone! Wishing him all the best 🌟 on his next journey!

咖喱橙,Gary Tan,Cà ri cam🍊 :

All the best XH. I patronize ur stall before at Pei Kio 1 of the coffee shop. Your skill👍

Madhi Samy :

highly qualified and well trained chef will took over....

张德帅Benrus Cheong :

👍 My friend wishes you all the best in future never give up Start again in your country Malaysia

Rehka :

all the best

mac123 :

there is no place like home bro....

abi :

why people call him Xiao hei? what does that meaning.

(DD) :

no matter home sweet home

cancer123 :

very good start your business

thirunaugarasumut :

When will start bro

செல்வ ராஜு :

Congratulations brother

Ezalor :

First blood

naseeheejao :

100% support u

nathan sathan :

good luck brother

Ice Man :

all the best

Rixon :

Nice

Leong Kelly :

Susan Tay H :

all the best 👍🙂👍👍👍

meow meow 喵喵 :

you bring back Singapore zip char taste of course Malaysian cannot except. be prepared close down

Marci :

Singaporean returning back to his 2rm HDB flat after closing down hawker stall due to high rental.

Xmis :

Iknowwhereyoustay :

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