Why Adam Cliff Won't Open Another Samsen Restaurant in Hong Kong
Yet Adam Cliff, the chef-owner of the group, has no plans to open a fourth iteration — in Hong Kong, at least. An expansion to Australia is possible, however, as is a different concept locally.
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