TAN Niap Hin 陈业芹
Economic Development of Singapore,
Accession Number 002099
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 9
Total Reels
- Lee Beng Beng
Interviewer
- 04:32:51
Total Running Time
- Mandarin
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 9
Metadata
- 12 Apr 1999
Recording Date
- 00:30:25
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
Personal background. His living environment when he first came to Singapore. His early contact with foreigners, Englishmen (British) and Japanese. And his early encounter with restaurant businesses. Talked a bit of his primary schools. The working environment in the British Army Camp at Sembawang.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 9
Metadata
- 12 Apr 1999
Recording Date
- 00:30:38
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
*Continued with the description of the Army Camp. Recalled the working hour and leisure time in and outside the Camp. The people who were employed in the Camp. Reason for not working with the British. Started to work as a "boy" in one of the most famous coffee shops along Shenton Way. Talked about the rented house where he lived. Recalled how he applied for a post - waiter - in Cathay Restaurant and Golden Dragon Nightclub. And the learning experiences with one of the best Shanghainese chefs. Talked about joining Troika Restaurant.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 9
Metadata
- 12 Apr 1999
Recording Date
- 00:30:43
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
Continued to describe the development of Troika and its sudden closure. Described the joint venture of his Troika old colleagues in establishing the Shashlik Restaurant in 1986. Talked about the struggle they all faced during the recession. And also talked about the faith in everyone who ventured into Shashlik Restaurant. The 13 years of working relationship.
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Reel/Disc 4 of 9
Metadata
- 12 Apr 1999
Recording Date
- 00:30:44
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
Briefly talked about the location of the Restaurant and its rental. And the Restaurant management philosophy. Talked about the loyal customers. Also about the media which gave them feature stories coverage. Described where both the words "Troika" and "Shashlik" came from. Talked about the possible competitors. Talked about the buying of fresh food and the preparation for business.
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Reel/Disc 5 of 9
Metadata
- 12 Apr 1999
Recording Date
- 00:30:39
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
Talked about the business on Christmas Eve and New Year Eve. Described one of the most popular dishes. The development of the Western Food Restaurant. The relationship between Hainanese and Western Food business. The training was through observations while at work.
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Reel/Disc 6 of 9
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- 15 Apr 1999
Recording Date
- 00:31:02
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
Briefly talked about the history of the Western Food business in Singapore. Talked about the restaurant's principle to stay outstanding despite competition. Recalled how Troika's business was like. And talked about Troika's customers. And talked about a superb and experienced chef who was hired by Troika to upgrade and improve the Russian foods making.
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Reel/Disc 7 of 9
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- 15 Apr 1999
Recording Date
- 00:30:33
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
Continued to talk about the experienced chef. Recalled the beautiful scenery when Troika moved to Shenton Way DBS Building. And talked about the customers then. Talked about Shashlik's staff and their working hours. Also the working environment and uniforms. Camparison of prices now and then. Compared the servicing styles of Chinese and Western Food Restaurants.
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Reel/Disc 8 of 9
Metadata
- 15 Apr 1999
Recording Date
- 00:30:51
Running Time
- MP3
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- Open Access
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Synopsis
Continued with the comparison. Talked about the 2nd generation of possibily taking over the management of the Restaurant. Talked about the future. Brought up the method in managing the Restaurant again.
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Reel/Disc 9 of 9
Metadata
- 15 Apr 1999
Recording Date
- 00:27:16
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
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Synopsis
Continued with the style of the Restaurant management. Talked about the competitors. The possibilities of having a branch. The interviewee's preference among Western, Chinese, Japanese and Korean food. The relationship between the business and the interviewee. Recalled who were and who are still their big names customers. Also, briefly talked about other Troika Restaurant(s) in other countries.
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