# Would you pay S$10,000 for a vat of customised soya sauce? This Singapore maker has a waiting list of over 2 years

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/would-you-pay-s10000-for-a-vat-of-customised-soya-sauce-this-singapore-maker-has-a-waiting-list-of-over-2-years/
- Published: 2026-11-10T04:54:21+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T05:26:50+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/dining/nanyang-soya-sauce-6535046
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Custom vats cost S$10,000 to S$20,000.
- Each vat produces about 100 to 140 bottles.
- The waiting list stretches to around two and a half years.

## Summary

Nanyang Sauce in Singapore lets customers commission a vat of soya sauce customised to their taste, ingredients and even brewing water, with personalised bottles and labels. The service turns a traditional pantry staple into a premium, long-term gift or keepsake, while giving the family-run maker upfront payment for a labour-intensive process.

Third-generation owner Ken Koh said prices usually range from S$10,000 to S$15,000, with elaborate orders reaching S$20,000. Each vat yields about 50 to 70 litres, or roughly 100 to 140 half-litre bottles; customers taste a trial batch after three to six months and can request up to three adjustments. Traditional sun fermentation takes nine months, and the bespoke waiting list is about two and a half years.

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