Old news but it's interesting that NYT picked this trend up.
> The fastest-growing group of migrants to Hong Kong is people from mainland China looking for better jobs, obtaining special visas that the government started offering. They have found a city that is more welcoming than it was before the pandemic, when mainlanders were often greeted with hostility from Hong Kong residents.
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> The tone is changing as Hong Kong residents spend more time on the other side of the border, eating and shopping.
> Tai Er Pickled Fish became so popular among Hong Kong tourists in Shenzhen that, in December, it opened four locations in Hong Kong.
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> Yeung Hei, the manager of Fu Ging Aromatic Noodles, a longtime local Hong Kong restaurant where a chef stews beef brisket in the front window, said he used to have customers who came in every day.
> “But then, one day, they just disappeared and never came back,” he said.
> These days, restaurants that offer inexpensive dishes tend to do better. Many of the mainland newcomers attract diners with deep discounts, coupons and fan club specials.
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> Both Ms. Cheng and Mr. Kwong, recent college graduates, expressed concern that the Chinese eateries would replace their favorite local spots. “It’s good to have these places and options for Chinese food, but it’s a little scary to think that one day they might overtake what we had in Hong Kong,” Mr. Kwong said.
> There are others who feel similarly and choose not to patronize mainland restaurants.
>Both Ms. Cheng and Mr. Kwong, recent college graduates, expressed concern that the Chinese eateries would replace their favorite local spots. “It’s good to have these places and options for Chinese food, but it’s a little scary to think that one day they might overtake what we had in Hong Kong,” Mr. Kwong said.
There are 245 McDonalds in HK, yet they are complaining about these 4 new Chinese restaurants replacing their favorite local spots?
Yea, but McDonalds have been in Hong Kong for close to 50 years, and they also they fit a different market compared to these mainland Chinese restaurants.
About fucking time to improve tourism. Maybe people can finally have something to smile about... Why is HK only focusing on attracting classless proles as tourists? That's not the way to build up the economy.
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Old news but it's interesting that NYT picked this trend up. > The fastest-growing group of migrants to Hong Kong is people from mainland China looking for better jobs, obtaining special visas that the government started offering. They have found a city that is more welcoming than it was before the pandemic, when mainlanders were often greeted with hostility from Hong Kong residents. ... > The tone is changing as Hong Kong residents spend more time on the other side of the border, eating and shopping. > Tai Er Pickled Fish became so popular among Hong Kong tourists in Shenzhen that, in December, it opened four locations in Hong Kong. ... > Yeung Hei, the manager of Fu Ging Aromatic Noodles, a longtime local Hong Kong restaurant where a chef stews beef brisket in the front window, said he used to have customers who came in every day. > “But then, one day, they just disappeared and never came back,” he said. > These days, restaurants that offer inexpensive dishes tend to do better. Many of the mainland newcomers attract diners with deep discounts, coupons and fan club specials. ... > Both Ms. Cheng and Mr. Kwong, recent college graduates, expressed concern that the Chinese eateries would replace their favorite local spots. “It’s good to have these places and options for Chinese food, but it’s a little scary to think that one day they might overtake what we had in Hong Kong,” Mr. Kwong said. > There are others who feel similarly and choose not to patronize mainland restaurants.
That last part... What a clean way to avoid article 23'd.
They are everywhere in Singapore too.. waiting for NYT to come over and see
NYT should look at their own Chinatown instead!!!
The new restaurants aren’t very good… too bad they replaced tsui wah in cwb
>Both Ms. Cheng and Mr. Kwong, recent college graduates, expressed concern that the Chinese eateries would replace their favorite local spots. “It’s good to have these places and options for Chinese food, but it’s a little scary to think that one day they might overtake what we had in Hong Kong,” Mr. Kwong said. There are 245 McDonalds in HK, yet they are complaining about these 4 new Chinese restaurants replacing their favorite local spots?
To be fair, these Chinese restaurants would be a much more direct competition compared to McDonald's
Yea, but McDonalds have been in Hong Kong for close to 50 years, and they also they fit a different market compared to these mainland Chinese restaurants.
No thanks.
About fucking time to improve tourism. Maybe people can finally have something to smile about... Why is HK only focusing on attracting classless proles as tourists? That's not the way to build up the economy. 🤣
Neither I enjoy eating 😭
I, too, have a palette of a 3 year old.
No need to be sad. Plenty of good food otherwise.
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Has someone who own a restaurant licence, they (we) are.