Crystal Jade Fine Dining faced a court hearing on September 29 over a charge of failing to file its complete income tax return for the 2025 assessment year on time. However, the case was adjourned for four weeks after the company’s representative did not appear in court. The hearing has been rescheduled to October 27.

The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) prosecutor noted that this was the first instance of Crystal Jade not attending a scheduled court hearing. The charge, brought against the Crystal Jade subsidiary on April 15, alleges a breach of the Income Tax Act for failure to submit a complete income tax return without a reasonable excuse. If convicted, the company could face a fine of up to S$5,000.

Crystal Jade, known for operating six restaurant brands, has seen a series of closures across its outlets in Singapore in 2026. In September, the group closed its Hong Kong Kitchen locations at The Clementi Mall, Jurong Point, and Great World. These latest shutdowns bring the total number of closures in Singapore this year to five.

The company has described the closures as part of an ongoing review of its business operations and outlet network. It added that employees affected by the closures have been informed and that efforts are being made to offer redeployment opportunities within the group where feasible.

Earlier this year, Crystal Jade also shut down outlets at Holland Mall and Suntec City. Notably, in June 2025, the group closed its Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao restaurant in Holland Village after 20 years of operation.

Following the recent closures, Crystal Jade currently operates approximately 13 outlets in Singapore, according to information on its website.

Founded in Singapore in 1991, Crystal Jade was once recognized as one of the fastest-growing Chinese restaurant groups nationally. At its peak in 2015, the group operated 120 restaurants globally, including 47 in Singapore.