Summary
Hello, my name is Dennis, owner of Shiok Singapore Kitchen. We've had the privilege of serving authentic Singaporean cuisine to the Menlo Park and Bay Area communities for the past 25 years. Our restaurant has been a beloved gathering place for families, friends, and the Singaporean community, offering dishes like Char Kway Teow, Chicken Rice and Laksa that remind so many of home.
Recently, we have received a difficult demand from our landlord to close the restaurant. Even though this has been a tough month for us, we're determined to keep serving the food you love.
During this transition period, we plan to use a shared kitchen facility in Redwood City through CloudKitchens, which will allow us to deliver your favorite meals straight to your door.
What We Need & What You Get
We would appreciate your support and contributions to help us rebuild and continue sharing the flavors and heritage of Singapore.
We want to raise $80,000 to fund the following:
Kitchen Setup: Renting the CloudKitchens facility and purchasing essential equipment to prepare and package meals.
$30,000
Staff Support: Helping our team of dedicated cooks during this transition period.
$30,000
Operational Costs: Covering ingredients, utilities, and delivery logistics for the first few months.
$20,000
If we don’t reach our full goal, all funds will still go toward setting up the kitchen and keeping our team employed. Every dollar helps us get closer to reopening.
Subscriptions Perks for Contributors
⭐ Gift Cards
$50 contribution = $60 gift card
$100 contribution = $125 gift card
$500 contribution = $670 catering voucher
⭐ Chicken Rice Meal
$15 contribution = Chicken Rice Meal for one person
$50 contribution = Chicken Rice Family Meal ( Chicken Rice Meal for 5 persons)
⭐ Standard Meal Plan – $190/month
10 meals per month
10% discount on additional orders
⭐ Corporate Meal Plan – $800/month
50 meals for your team
Customizable menu options
Priority delivery
⭐ Office Catering Package ($2,500):
A catered lunch or dinner, delivered to your workplace.
The Impact
Your contributions will do more than just reopen a kitchen—they will help preserve a cultural tradition and support a community. Shiok Kitchen has been a cherished part of the Menlo Park and Singaporean Bay Area communities for 25 years. By funding this campaign, you’re ensuring that these vibrant flavors and the spirit of Singaporean hawker culture continue to thrive here.
With your help, we can keep serving the meals that have brought joy to thousands and create a new space for building even more memories.
Risks & Challenges
Starting over isn’t easy, and we know there are challenges ahead:
Operational Costs: Transitioning to a delivery-first model requires careful planning and marketing.
Competition: We’ll need to stand out among other delivery options.
Customer Retention: Ensuring our longtime customers know about our new format will be critical.
Our 25 years of experience running a restaurant and our strong customer base give us confidence that we can overcome these challenges. We’re committed to transparency and will keep you updated every step of the way.
Other Ways You Can Help
Even if you can’t contribute financially, you can still support us:
Share this campaign with your friends, family, and networks.
Use Indiegogo’s share tools to spread the word on social media.
Write a review or share your favorite Shiok Kitchen memory online to remind others why they love our food.
Let’s keep Shiok Kitchen alive and thriving—together. Thank you for your support!
