Crystal Jade closes Great World outlet, marks restaurant chain’s third closure this 12 months, Way of life Information

Popular Chinese restaurant chain Crystal Jade has closed its Hong Kong Kitchen outlet in Great World on Sept 1.

This marks the chain’s third closure of 2026, following the exit of its retailers at Suntec City in July and Hillion Mall earlier within the 12 months.

In 2025, it additionally shuttered its common Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao outlet at Holland Village after 20 years, citing lease expiration as the rationale for closure.

“As part of our ongoing business strategy, we are evaluating opportunities for new outlets in other areas of Singapore,” a spokesperson informed AsiaOne then. 

A discover dated Sept 2 exterior the Great World outlet said that the unit has since been reclaimed by the mall’s landlord GWC Commercial, reported Lianhe Zaobao.

In response to AsiaOne’s queries on Monday (Sept 14), Crystal Jade mentioned that the newest closure was a industrial resolution as a part of the group’s ongoing evaluation and assessment of its operations and outlet community. 

This was to make sure that the enterprise “remains aligned with evolving market conditions and business priorities”. 

As for a way the closure would have an effect on its staff, Crystal Jade mentioned: “Our people remain our priority.” 

It added that as with earlier outlet adjustments, affected workers had been knowledgeable straight and supported by means of the transition with re-deployment alternatives throughout the group “wherever possible”. 

“We are grateful to the customers who have supported this outlet. Singapore remains our home market, and we are committed to maintaining a sustainable presence here.” 

Established in 1991, Crystal Jade was first opened in Singapore by Hong Kong restaurateur Alfred Leung.

Over the years, the Chinese restaurant chain expanded considerably — opening over 100 retailers throughout 25 cities together with Singapore, China, South Korea and Vietnam.

With the closure of the Great World restaurant, 15 retailers will stay in Singapore throughout its six model ideas, which embrace: Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen, Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao, Crystal Jade Go, Crystal Jade Golden Palace, Crystal Jade Pavilion and Crystal Jade Palace.

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