Popular Singaporean restaurant, Mama Judy Singapore Hawker, ceased operations within a month of its opening. This small but famous restaurant in downtown Alameda attracted Singaporean expats and was rapidly appreciated among the locals. However, the success became overwhelming for the family that operated the establishment, leading to its abrupt closure, as reported in the San Francisco Chronicle.

Judy Wee, the chef and owner, articulated that being a restaurant proprietor and chef was unsuitable for her. In her Facebook post, Wee discussed her love for small-batch cooking and the bond she was able to form with her customers. Her experience as a home chef, she found, was incomparable to that of a restaurant chef, despite the profitable venture.

The restaurant was stationed in a shared courtyard with Alameda Island Brewing Co. and operated several one-day "soft openings" in August before its official opening in September. Judy Wee's genuine Singaporean dishes received overwhelming response, tracing back to her time selling lunches to her healthcare colleagues during the COVID-19 crisis.

Wee managed to establish her name across the Bay Area through her Instagram account and successful pop-ups at Original Pattern Brewing Co. in Oakland. Wee's husband and three sons were joint operators of Mama Judy, which remained "slammed with orders" throughout its operational existence, as mentioned in her Facebook post.

Although the restaurant's closure was a significant setback for its patrons, Wee expressed gratitude for the community's support. As she realized her dream of owning a restaurant, the running suffering the business proved more strenuous than expected. Wee's journey in operating Mama Judy offers insights into the difficulties of managing small family-owned businesses, especially those highlighting their native cuisine.

Wee is looking forward to selling her favorite Singaporean dishes online following an "extended break", despite Mama Judy's closure.