Ang Moh stall in Chinatown

For one quite jaded by stalls selling the same-old same-old goodies at Chinatown, to actually chance upon this caucasion stall in the midst of the Chinese New Year festival fair has been a treat for my visit to Chinatown.

I read about this fellow last year but didn't get to notice his stall until this time. Erich Solbock is an Austrian who was formerly a chef in some 5-star hotel and has lived in asia for 16 years. He now sells traditional bratwurst amidst local hawkers. His stall at the fair enjoys brisk business and a queue as you can see from the photo. I didn't want to join the growing queue so didn't get to taste his sausages. I will do that in my repeat visit to Chinatown which will be soon. :-)

He does not just sell sausages but adds much colour and atmosphere with his personality and adaptability. His stall is decorated with a mix of Chinese colours, hotch-potch of austrian and elvis memorabilia, chinese calendar, beer advertisements, display of newspaper writeups, a side 'bar counter', jap style decor of hanging lanterns over the counter. When I dropped by, a tourist was actually having a beer at the bar counter while watching on.

He also dresses up in old Shanghai garb, complete with a cap. I am amazed at his ability to stand the heat from the cooking while in such clothes.

Is it 'beng' enough for Sporeans? I think we give it the thumbs up.