Is Melaka's Famous Bunga Raya Fried Oyster Stall Closing After 90 Years Of Business?
The popular 'oh chien' spot has been unusually quiet lately.
By May Vin Ang — 23 May 2025, 04:12 PM
Recent visitors may have noticed the absence of the famous Bunga Raya fried oyster stall in Melaka lately
Known for serving delicious oh chien from 7pm until midnight at Medan Makan Boon Leong along Jalan Bunga Raya, the popular spot has been unusually quiet.
That's because, according to China Press, the stall's owner, 70-year-old Lin Jiahong (name transliterated from Chinese), has officially retired.
After recently announcing that he would be stepping down due to age and health concerns, his final day of frying was on 20 April.
The news marks the end of an era. Lin's family has been running the Bunga Raya fried oyster business for 90 years.
It was first started by his father, who migrated from Southern China in 1935.
After three decades, Lin's uncle took over, followed by Lin himself, who has been cooking at the same food court using the family's secret recipe for the past 30 years.
It is said loyal customers and regulars waited up to three hours just to enjoy one last taste of Lin's iconic cooking, steeped in nostalgia and tradition, in his last month of work.
But fans can rest easy: the family legacy isn't ending.
Lin told China Press that he's passing the wok to his nephew, who will carry on the tradition of frying their signature dish.
"Bunga Raya Fried Oyster is not closing down. My nephew is taking over to continue the legacy of our fried oyster," he assured.
However, as of writing, there's no confirmed date for when the nephew will resume operations.
