Our Story

Where it all began

Sarnies started with a simple mission: make great food, served with soul. From a humble café in Singapore’s CBD born out of creating something we love, we’ve grown into a creative hospitality group across Asia, powered by curiosity, strong teams, and a passion for building meaningful experiences.

We believe in creating concepts that reflect our people, values, and communities, to be one of Asia’s most exciting lifestyle groups that continues to develop rituals that anyone can come back to.

Many of our core team members began their humble careers behind the bar or in the kitchen and now lead major markets and brands across the region within the Group. Our customers have become close friends who continue to fuel our community and become essential parts of the group’s growth — that spirit of community, grit, and creativity is at the heart of everything we do.

Values & Beliefs

Creating innovative
dining experience

Creativity

Always driven by innovation and focused on developing concepts that are unique to the industry.

Quality

Prioritising the consistency of standards through the use of high quality ingredients & materials across every concept.

Connection

Creating spaces that facilitate community-driven activities and interpersonal relationships across the group.

Culture

Ensuring a welcoming and diverse environment that’s ideal for workplace growth and longevity of trade or consumer relationships.

Optimisation

Constantly developing strategic processes to ensure effectiveness in everything that’s channeled through the group.

Experience

Striving towards creating a value added experience for customers every time, with each trip to any concept a memorable one to come back to.

Our Leadership Team

Guiding with passion
and purpose

Meet the passionate leaders behind Sarnies. With expertise spanning hospitality, strategy, and innovation, they share a common vision: to build Asia’s most exciting and inspiring lifestyle group.

Benjamin Lee

Founder

Ben went from full time finance; doubling up at the banks and at the first Sarnies Cafe pulling espresso shots during peak service, to now Founder of Sarnies Group.

Leading the Group to become a reputable name in the industry in Asia, Ben continues to challenge the industry norms while keeping a strong culture and creativity alive in the form of new concepts and Dad jokes.

Eric Chan

Co-Owner

Eric, a barista that dived right into the opportunity to learn coffee roasting and drove the early days of Sarnies Roastery in Singapore.

Continuously spearheading the Sarnies Roastery business alongside Ben in Thailand, what started out as a micro-roaster now supplies thousands of coffees countrywide — with Eric now being a Co-Owner of the Group.

Our Milestones & Journey

Every step, a story of progress

2011

Sarnies Singapore

2018

Sarnies Bangkok

2020

Pimp My Salad

2021

Santi's Singapore
Sarnies Roastery
Sarnies Sourdough

2022

Sarnies Sukhumvit

2023

F*nkytown

2024

Sarnies & Friends
Sarnies Cantina
Carito's

2025

Sarnies x Pimp My Salad, Emporium Tower
Sarnies One Bangkok
Our Culture & How We Work

Culture is our ingredient

We’re a collective of thinkers, doers, and dreamers, working toward a shared vision: to evolve into one of the region’s most inspiring lifestyle groups.

We build places people love — run by self-managed teams who act like owners.

Timeless over trendy

We create food, coffee and spaces that feel right today — and still right in ten years.

Hospitality first
(on-site, hands-on)

We show up in our venues to stay close to the craft, the team, and the guest.

Positive energy & kindness

We lift the room, support each other, and make hard days easier.

Owner mindset

We spend time and money like they’re ours, take responsibility, and share the upside.

Curiosity & good questions

We listen widely before we act —different viewpoints make better decisions.

Experimentation: data + intuition

We test, measure and refine —guided by numbers and seasoned by taste.

Craft & detail
(set the standard)

The last 1% matters; guests can feel it even if they can’t name it.

Community impact

We try to leave every neighbourhood better than we found it.

Our Culture & How We Work

Culture is our ingredient

We’re a collective of thinkers, doers, and dreamers, working toward a shared vision: to evolve into one of the region’s most inspiring lifestyle groups.

We’re a collective of thinkers, doers, and dreamers, working toward a shared vision: to evolve into one of the region’s most inspiring lifestyle groups.

Ownership

We champion Ownership, encouraging every team member to take initiative and see projects through with full accountability.

Openness

Openness is key, fostering a transparent environment where ideas are freely shared, and respectful dialogue leads to innovation.

Agility

We operate with Agility, embracing change and adapting quickly to new challenges and opportunities in the dynamic F&B landscape.

Excellence

Finally, Excellence is our constant pursuit; we are dedicated to delivering the highest quality in everything we do, from our ingredients to our customer experiences and internal processes.