@7f537d63 They had a hawker then a stand alone near Kallang, which had far more outdoor seating. Could also be a bunch of other spots but feels like 30 years ago a foodie take on chilli crab would be that spot.
@6adf5d3d Interestingly, that's about the time I started becoming a foodie and losing interest in 1950's Cantonese cuisine. Not sure whether the HK/Sg trip was responsible, but it's definitely around that time in my life.