Biscuit King on Casuarina Road to close by Jan 2027 as costs rise

Biscuit King, a 44-year-old snack shop on Casuarina Road in Singapore, will cease operations on 31 Jan 2027. Owner Benny Ong cited rising operating costs, a projected 30 per cent increase in packaging expenses, and an expected rental hike after the property is sold.

Biscuit King, the old-school snack shop on Casuarina Road that has been a fixture in Singapore since 1982, will close its doors for good on 31 Jan 2027. The announcement was made in a notice shared on Facebook, in which the store thanked customers for their loyalty and support over the decades.

Owner Benny Ong told The Straits Times that rising operating costs were the primary reason for the closure. He noted that biscuit prices have increased over the years and that plastic bag and container costs are projected to rise more than 30 per cent this year from the shop's supplier.

Mr Ong also said the current landlord is selling the property, which means a rental increase can be expected under the new owner. He added that there are no plans to relocate or to continue operating online.

The business began in 1982 as a provision shop called Chua Seng Minimart before being registered as Biscuit King in 2008. It offered a range of nostalgic snacks including iced gem biscuits, butterfly crackers and lemon puffs, as well as retro toys such as Old Maid playing cards and pick-up sticks.

The planned closure has drawn emotional reactions on social media. One Facebook user said it was "sad to hear this nostalgic shop is closing down, very wasted and another memory gone." Another commented that the shop held "memories for Gen X" and sold "biscuits and toys that belong uniquely to Singapore."