Third generation takes over the running of Yut Kee restaurant

Father and son: Mervyn (left) is the third generation of the Yut Kee legacy after his father (right) Jack passes the baton over to him. In the background is a photo of his grandfather Lee Tai Yu, the man who started the business

WHILE most of his classmates are busy attending meetings in air-conditioned offices, Mervyn Lee starts off his day smiling to customers and calling out dishes from his front counter.

Lee is the third generation running the Yut Kee restaurant in Jalan Dang Wangi , Kuala Lumpur, and he simply enjoys his work even if many may think it is uncool for this era.