I Found One of Singapore's Most Unique Hawkers

Trying out one of Singapore's most unique hawker stalls - Biriyani made by a Chinese Singaporean, who's an ex-SAF Major. Why did he quit the army to become a hawker? Why Indian cuisine, instead of Chinese? Big thanks to Wei Yong for appearing in this channel!
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Today's stall: Spicelious (7 Maxwell Road, Amoy St, #01-69 Food Centre, 069111)
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00:00 intro
01:10 why quit SAF and became a hawker
05:38 what his wife thinks of his decision
06:39 why sell indian cuisine?
07:57 food review
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[@GhibOjisan]

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[@faizGaia87]

Ex SAF regular here Major Lau Wei Yong was one of the best officers i had pleasure serving with. He was my Platoon Commander back in the force. He was never afraid to get his hands dirty with his fellow junior commanders and troopers. What you see here is what you get. Humble and amazing guy. Proud of you Sir! Hoorah!

[@MDroid-bn6eb]

Are you Faiz from 3GDS?

[@ydwong7475]

Not easy to see an ex army officer being so humble, I know SG got bright future. Salute

[@faizGaia87]

He is truly one of a kind..he was my officer back when I was still serving in the force. Very solid..humble..grounded...

[@rsashimi7810]

Wei Yong is an inspiration to those who wants to get out of their comfort zone to venture into something they have never done before. More importantly, he has no qualms about being a hawker even though he was a senior military officer.

[@23Jboy]

can I say that Ghib your level of interviewing skill has improve so much, you're like a natural asking those good question. Keep these quality and unqiue video coming. loving em

[@willie8452]

His biriyani set and the giant wraps are DELICIOUS! The giant wrap is also really GIANT 😀 2 person can share 👍🏻

[@nickkeong7392]

I know him.. He was my unit S4 about a decade ago in 3GDS.. Went outfield with him several times during my NSF days as a driver haha.

[@paecpc]

A very humble and hardworking guy, the fact that he used to be an army officer, respect! ❤

[@user-oe5kw7do6k]

I ate his biriyani before. The curry sauce is spicy and shiok. Very recommended.

[@1991LSY]

So cool! The variety of food offerings omg FR the family support is incredible So cute that the husband and wife are operating different stalls at the same hawker centre, would love to support them both at the same time someday :)

[@lazyjane1223]

It’s so nice and wholesome to see you spend time understanding the different hawkers around Singapore, Ghib! Can tell your interest and passion in food and hawker culture ❤ rooting for you Ghib!! Go for your dreams. There will be hard times but I believe you can!

[@jbrkjferkjbekjb]

Somehow the best officers I know leave the SAF relatively young and don’t stay till retirement. I don’t know this guy but it seems like people here have good experiences working with him.

[@faizGaia87]

Bro..I have personal experience with him...he was my PC over at my unit in Nee Soon camp...I too am an ex regular...this guy super solid...love him. Hw he is in the video is hw he is in real life☺️🫡

[@zhixuanchen6914]

Yep, a rare one indeed. Most prefer to Chiak Liao Bee.

[@user-kp9jh6nh7v]

Yup, most children of hawkers did help at the stall. I started helping at the age of 7

[@py1281]

Remember him from mothership video.. very funny guy look honest too & wish him success!

[@benjaminyh6252]

I have heard about this gentleman Wei Yong and his food. Looking forward to try it as it looks really good. It will be my honour to try the food cooked by an ex CO or S3 in SAF 👍🏻

[@faizGaia87]

He was a unit B2 hahaha

[@leodass]

Mr Wei Yong,thank you for promoting Indian food. God Bless

[@orangenomore6199]

Inspiring episode. Hope to see more of this similar content.

[@LeedonLee]

I salute to Major turns hawker ❤🎉

[@FutonsJapan]

Key point -- the work with his parents taught him resilience ....apart from army training, kids should also have to work in a Hawker centre for a few months!

[@admernchee3169]

The briyani is very good!

[@thomashay79]

Wish him all the best!

[@thegreenbaby9365]

Good vlog showcasing normal down to earth Singaporeans 👍🙏

[@davidnhc]

Nasi Bryani is a popular and common dish we’ll receive by most.

[@hipposamadesu]

Looks very presentable and appetizing.

[@wengchan5658]

All the best, Wei Yong!

[@simbeekuan4056]

It's amazing that he broke free from the grind of uniformed circle. May his business continue to flourish

[@surizwansulaiman9740]

wow! I need this!!

[@stever456]

Wow amazing, this just shows the world how amazing all of Asia is and that food joins us all together. I would love to try it, me as a UK white person I've given my Thai, Nepali and Chinese dishes to Thai's, Nepalis and Chinese/Hong Kong people and they all love it. They are happy I learn about their foods and I'm happy that they love my food, we all benefit from this amazing food. Oh yeah, I gave some Nepali food to some South Indians where I go for certain Asian ingredients and they loved it to 😊

[@EYee633]

Look so good n delicious , will go for it ❤❤

[@leewn2319]

The beauty about Sg multi racial & cultural society is not only harmony. We come a long way that food is becoming multi cultural also. We eat each other race’s cuisine, some Muslim stalls sells halal Chinese cuisine like bak chor mee replacing pork with chicken, & we see a good trend of fusion food of different races spicing up our hawker culture. Sg is actually food haven.

[@astarothgundam649]

Today I went to patronise the stall, it’s sold out. Guess another day then, so I went to Han Kee fish soup

[@javiell]

wooo amazing

[@JiMoMin]

Okay that wrap looks good

[@user-ks7er6kp6s]

I thought he cooking his crab biryani. SAF Major down to earth. Respect. Thank you SIR.

[@ktkace]

As a burrito lover, m so gonna try the giant wrap!!

[@sujaniaslam2428]

Hi Ghib,, wah i feel like eating briyani now hehe,, will visit the stall when i go to Amoy street for the temple,, thks for the info huat ah,, 👍🥘🍺😅

[@vividtwinkle]

I m going to try that! I work around that area

[@ganhaithong2097]

I noticed u are trying open your own Japanese food store too. Be brave n confident like him. Make sure your food good n delicious in order can survive long Blessing 🙏🍲🍱🍜😅

[@hipposamadesu]

The giant wrap looks challenging for small eaters especially girls.

[@LearnsMarketing]

Wonderful to see SAF regulars turned entrepreneurs! I happen to know of a Air Force pilot turned yong tau foo chef... They now get to experience the "real world". 😅

[@user-fk9ki2ci4s]

It'll be nice if you can show up one day at the stall in SAFVC No.4. The major will be very impressed.

[@rsashimi7810]

You better salute him then.

[@kevinho4504]

Respect ❤!

[@sgxpress95]

He was the Node Commander for Selarang Transport Node, popcorn moments those days

[@ganhaithong2097]

His food look delicious 😋 🍲 🍛😅keep it up 👍 Blessing 🙏

[@ManjuTiger]

Right choice.👏 The first step to Happiness is to get rid of your ego. - says the Buddha

[@ahwongwk]

for under $7, its worth it... only thing leave is to go there and try it out.

[@jeffersonzhishengloh4980]

Good luck opening on your hawker centre

[@ganhaithong2097]

Look healthy n delicious 😋 🍲 🍛

[@1astword]

that fried chicken looks so dope

[@mufiyanhadi4329]

Good choice 👍

[@kokhowlong]

Brani Brani Pulau Brani la. You pronounce it correctly Host. U are awesome as always

[@thecatfromsingapore]

So nice to see a humble and hardworking officer. So many of them are so snobbish and ego-filled.

[@AlanChang1]

I have been playing with the J2K Pro recently and I'm liking it. So I think I'd like the J7K with that 6 inch grip and slightly lesser power than the J7K Pro for a paddle to use when I want to play a more control game.

[@latibass]

Ghib, when are you joining our SAF? 😂

[@peterchengchangher8767]

He make a good choice. Whoever is once a regular will know the challenges in the army.

[@ongpamela18]

I'll go try his food & wife's fruit juice soon

[@sugiharto1721]

❤❤❤❤

[@kenling1340]

すごく良い動画ですね。楽しかったです。御礼まで。

[@nghonpo7348]

Good move. Still young and full of energy.

[@peterkhew7414]

Speaking of Indian cuisine, Annalakshimi restaurant is nearby. You should give it a try.

[@haruhi7745]

Wow he is so amazing 👍🌷💙🤍

[@reallynousername]

Hey Ghib! do a video on Singapore Most confusing shopping mall! The iconic Queensway Shopping Centre! Ask anyone and they will agree! Their laksa is vey popular!

[@samuelboonkhenglee8374]

🎉

[@somerslim25]

I am proud he siad he is a Singaporean chinese

[@justinfromsg8539]

AMOY food street!!!!!

[@MrNicholas89]

Respect to them. Hawkers is part of Singapore Culture. Reminds me of article of 8Days, we have to support all Hawkers, regardless the been around for decades or the newly, young hawkers. Otherwise, Singapore gonna lose the culture and Identity.

[@___Danny___]

Also know a Navy officer who had the honor of live firing our navy first harpoon missile , after retiring he also went into F&B , opening his own restaurant.

[@sharoncheah6178]

Thanks!

[@GhibOjisan]

Appreciate it Sharon thanks!

[@smonyboy]

Maj pay not bad leh, hopefully this business earns more

[@timothywoo7994]

is not bad but 18yrs in service still a major...than the progression not so good lo...

[@steveqks]

5:42 hi mum hahaha

[@cheny6489]

with an ex-saf major sitting right infront of you while you eat... "Its gotta be DELICIOUS!" ...LOL

[@marvind-real5897]

the hawker owner looks damn familiar, i think he was interviewed during mothership interview during outfield.

[@dylankong7969]

There's a new hawker centre at anchorvale village u can check it out

[@bertrand7327]

Best grilled chicken in SG !

[@BK-nb9or]

Early squad!

[@LeongYJ]

Many chinese selling nasi lemak, malays selling chicken rice, fish soup, etc

[@meemeeyap3355]

May I know where is this store located?

[@limkatherine7650]

Where is this place ?

[@AmbientWalking]

Why not? It's good that Singaporeans learn to think out of the box! Be fun and creative! Take some risks!

[@miyazakihiroshi2548]

シンガポール空軍の元少佐って事は航空機のパイロットやった可能性ありやろ？むしろそちらの方が高額で安定した給料やったはずやねんのに凄い決断やね～😲

[@GGn00bschell]

字幕はなんか間違えて気がする。彼の制服によると陸軍の少佐だね

[@sevenpa1596]

SAF Biryani!😅

[@markshen3280]

Ojjob, OJISAN. WHICH is your top 5 hawker food center in Singapore 🇸🇬 ?

[@GhibOjisan]

Cannot choose but Amoy has many nice stalls!!

[@tigerrom03]

It’s SAF not SFA, the typo in the description

[@GhibOjisan]

Thanks it’s fixed 👍🥺

[@___Danny___]

Singapore Food Army !

[@98zing]

There is an SFA. Singapore Food Agency

[@SamStab007]

Support local.

[@iAMNinjaDarkovia]

I’m curious he did mentioned he uses halal friendly ingredients and such but for muslims, the chicken and Beef has to be slaughtered the islamic ways in order for it to be halal. Not sure if he got the chicken/meat from a Muslim supplier or not.

[@hengchoon4082]

Why u never mention the kebab meat roaster inside right most corner ? He basically also serving burritos and salads. Also store unit is 01-69. How did he came up with the store name ?

[@heisangx]

This guy speaks good Singaporean English/Singlish. Very rare to hear this on KZbin these days.

[@peacenowar6920]

He is a major

[@pigmoonk2545]

He went to afghanistan before even, Not common for the SAF folk

[@cutecuteoldold]

It’s pronounced as Bree - yani , not Brani The Japanese guy got it right I must try this Bryani!

[@tanyongrui88]

Are you sure you can jump out your comfort zone from Japanese food to Singaporean cuisine?

[@dylanho8608]

' Bee Ree Yan Nee' 🤣

[@dweevilkay2907]

Mark Wiens style 😂

[@owl77]

I think he takes more order than being a Major. 😅

[@sc5534]

Very rich guy

[@chefdezishere]

you should try prata made by Chinese. 😅

[@GhibOjisan]

I love prata 😋

[@chefdezishere]

@@GhibOjisan Xie Jia Chinese Prata. Yuhua Hawker Centre. 254 Jurong East St 24, #01-25. Plenty of other good eats there.

[@someguyoninternet7542]

i remember seeing him in another mothership video. i think it was from ex wallaby

[@kasajizo3136]

major salary so good why switch?

[@KG-rd5rh]

An entrepreneur in the making vs being an employeee. Don't be surprised if he expands his business in the near future. With such an expansion, he will earn much more than an army officer. He can also either continue operating past retirement age or just be a shareholder to collect dividends (or profit sharing) from his operations. Great positive spirit... keep it up... wish more of such calibre will venture out to be entreprenuers!

[@davidlim3672]

I like to join your 23 June event and please give me a chance to join in this event. Thank you.,

[@kiayongtan]

👋👋👋👍👍👍

[@sakuraix3x916]

MAJ Lau HQ GUARDS log branch dy

[@hawaiianpizza7]

Real question on army progression. 18 years major? I see cpt at mid 20s, how long does one move to Maj and stay as maj