Boh Geh Uncle Canteen | One Last Look at Singapore's Last Kampong Canteen

After 58 years, Uncle Boh Geh Canteen opened its doors for the final time on 18 September 2026. Tucked away among the trees, this old-school canteen had a rustic, laid-back atmosphere that felt very different from today's coffeeshops and food courts. Customers came not only for their meals, but also to sit around, chat and enjoy the unhurried kampong-like setting. On its final day, Uncle Boh Geh's food had already sold out, leaving customers patiently queuing for the Malay stall. Outside the canteen, I met Jonathan Wong, who was painting the familiar surroundings in watercolour. He later showed me his picture book, turning the pages one by one to reveal scenes he had captured in his paintings. And on the final page was Boh Geh Uncle Canteen. A place that will live on in his paintings, and in the memories of those who came here. Please watch till the final frame for the parting message. 'Boh Geh' is in Hokkien dialect. It means 'no teeth' or 'toothless'. Boh Geh Uncle Canteen is on Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JPdsGJLBi9yur... Timestamps: 00:00 Preview 00:58 Arrive at Boh Geh Uncle Canteen 02:45 Long queue inside the canteen 05:20 Outdoor seating area 05:43 'Mothership' 06:45 Jonathan Wong painting 09:13 Goodbye Uncle Boh Geh Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/floor-model/the-... License code: DXWUHUDM0V2APSXT Video recorded with DJI Pocket 4P on 18 September 2026 Music by Indigo Sound Studio from Pixabay #BohGehUncleCanteen #OldSingapore #Singapore