Crystal Jade, Wala Wala at Holland Village to close

Two Holland Village establishments look set to bow out of the foodie cluster in 2025.

- Eunice Quek

The Straits Times recently reported that the area is losing its mojo, with foot traffic dwindling and businesses closing.

Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao will shut after 20 years on June 30, while nightspot Wala Wala Cafe Bar may end its 32-year run before its lease is up at the end of 2025.

Citing waning footfall, rising operating costs and a challenging labour market as reasons for the closure, Wala Wala's owner Stanley Yeo told The Business Times in a June 12 article that he is looking for a new tenant to take over the space.

In a statement to ST, a spokesperson for the Crystal Jade Group confirmed that the restaurant's lease in Holland Village is up and added that the group is evaluating opportunities for new outlets in other areas of Singapore.

The group still runs its Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen at One Holland Village mall, and has other Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao outlets at 12 Katong, Bugis Junction and Hillion Mall.