Makansutra opened at SM Megamall in September 2016. Jeeves de Veyra

MANILA – Singapore’s famed hawker center Makansutra has ceased operations in the Philippines after just one year.

The dining complex at SM Megamall closed last September 30, citing “unresolved issues” with its licensee operator.

“We apologize for inconvenience caused and we honestly thank all our supporters, customers, and friends, including the friendly media for their very ardent support,” a statement on Makansutra’s Facebook page read.

To those who have not yet visited Makansutra, don’t fret – the hawker center promises to “reopen with fresh concepts soon.”

“So please look out for more,” it said. Makansutra featured stations inspired by hawker stalls in Singapore and Malaysia, serving heritage street fare such as Teochew Kway Chap and Braised Duck (rice noodle with pig offal and braised duck) and Bak Kut Teh (pork bone tea soup) cooked with sugar cane.

The Philippine branch of the hawker center was a collaboration between Singaporean culinary celebrity and Makansutra founder KF Seetoh, and Filipino partners led by JJ Yulo and chef Him Uy de Baron.