Wing Seong Fatty’s, a Singapore Cantonese restaurant with a 100-year history, closed on June 28, 2026, citing the lack of a successor to continue its legacy [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. The restaurant had operated at three locations over its century-long existence: first on Albert Street, then at Albert Complex starting in 1987, and finally at Burlington Square from October 1999 until its recent closure [1, 2, 4, 5].
The eatery was well known among Royal Australian Air Force and Qantas pilots, partly because its founder Au Yuen and his son Au Chan Seng secretly supplied food to prisoners of war during World War II [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. Over the decades, Wing Seong Fatty’s became a social hub for aircrew from Qantas, RAAF, British Airways, and Emirates, serving as a gathering place for pilots and crew visiting or based in Singapore [1, 2, 3, 5].
In April 2026, the restaurant announced on Facebook it would close due to the family not having a successor to run it [1, 2, 3, 5]. Following its closure, Qantas honored the venue's legacy by announcing it would serve Wing Seong Fatty’s signature dishes — crispy spring rolls and nuclear chicken, a claypot curry chicken affectionately nicknamed by Qantas crew — in its First and Business lounges at Changi Airport starting July 1, 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. Qantas lounge chefs learned the recipes directly from the Au family and the restaurant team to preserve authenticity [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
Before closing, Qantas held a private farewell dinner, presenting the Au family with a book containing photos and messages from crew members [4]. Nick McGlynn, Qantas' executive vice president for Asia, said, "Fatty's holds a unique place in the hearts of our crew and customers. Showcasing their dishes in our lounges is our way of honouring a place that has shaped the experience of flying through this city for generations." [4] Chief pilot Dick Tobiano added, "For generations of Qantas pilots, Fatty's has been far more than a restaurant... We’re very grateful to the Au family and their friendship over the years. They will certainly be missed." [4]
Retired Qantas pilot Ronald Haack, aged 74, flew from Sydney with his wife to dine at Wing Seong Fatty’s one last time after hearing the closure news [1, 2, 3, 5]. Qantas began serving the restaurant’s dishes in its Changi lounges on July 1, 2026, continuing the culinary heritage for travelers and crew alike [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
