Why are Hong Kong eateries selling ‘poor man’s meals’ bucking closure trend?

Why are Hong Kong eateries selling ‘poor man’s meals’ bucking closure trend?

Eateries specialising in what were once known as “poor man’s meals” and which typically operated in Hong Kong’s lower-income neighbourhoods are now bucking the local trend of closing restaurants, with many chains now expanding across the city. One expansive player is Kuen Fat Kitchen, which recently came under the spotlight for spending HK$180,000 (US$22,900) a…

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Hong Kong authorities pursue missing MPF payments for staff of Michelin-rated eatery

Hong Kong authorities pursue missing MPF payments for staff of Michelin-rated eatery

Hong Kong’s pension authority is looking into HK$100,000 (US$12,740) in missing payments for 20 employees from the Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant Xin Dau Ji, following the chain’s abrupt closure of its Kowloon Bay branch on Wednesday. The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority said on Friday that it was pursuing the missing contributions for April and May….

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Hong Kong authorities pursue missing MPF payments for staff of Michelin-rated eatery

Hong Kong authorities pursue missing MPF payments for staff of Michelin-rated eatery

Hong Kong’s pension authority is looking into HK$100,000 (US$12,740) in missing payments for 20 employees from the Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant Xin Dau Ji, following the chain’s abrupt closure of its Kowloon Bay branch on Wednesday. The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority said on Friday that it was pursuing the failed contributions in April and May….

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