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Inside Yum Cha’s Reinvention: How Melody Tan Modernised the Family Dim Sum Business

Yum Cha, a 25‑year‑old Singapore dim sum chain founded by Jack Tan, has been overhauled by executive director Melody Tan. She removed the traditional push‑cart service, halved a 100‑item menu and introduced seasonal dishes, improving food quality and reducing waste. A new central kitchen supports a dim sum‑focused catering arm and paves the way for a second outlet at Changi City Point. These changes aim to modernise the brand while retaining its nostalgic appeal for locals and tourists.