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South China Morning Post
19-07-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
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 month on renting a 372 square metre space on the touristy Humphreys Avenue in Tsim Sha Tsui for what the company has called the city's largest two-dish-rice restaurant. It is set to become Kuen Fat's fifth branch, joining others in Causeway Bay, Yau Ma Tei, Kwun Tong and Jordan. 'This-this rice has become a habit of Hongkongers, like how they frequent cha chaan teng,' said Kitty Chan, a Kuen Fat person-in-charge, referring to Hong Kong-style cafes. 'The dining routine has really changed since the government's Covid policies.' Such chains are known for serving no-frills dishes and are sometimes called 'this-this rice' servings as customers order two to three of their stir-fried Cantonese favourites with a generous serving of rice, all for around HK$30 or more. The format became popular in Hong Kong in 2022 when the government banned restaurant dining after 6pm for more than four months during the Covid-19 pandemic.
South China Morning Post
14-07-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Building on a century of vision: Irene Lee's leadership at Hysan Development
Under the stewardship of chairman Irene Lee, Hysan Development is redefining urban sustainability and community in Hong Kong. Anchored by a century-old legacy, Lee's leadership is driving the transformation of Causeway Bay with a future-focused vision and a 'Core and Pillars' strategy that set new benchmarks for urban evolution in Hong Kong. By spearheading the development of Hysan's Lee Gardens area, Lee is ensuring the company retains its strong foundation in Hong Kong while addressing the needs of an ever-changing city. Urban transformation Hysan's latest milestone, Lee Garden Eight – a 1 million sq ft premium commercial development set for completion in 2026 – will expand the Lee Gardens leasable portfolio by approximately 30 per cent, establishing new benchmarks for sustainability and connectivity. This groundbreaking project and the broader Lee Gardens rejuvenation, including new pedestrian bridges, with a total investment by Hysan and its tenants amounting to approximately HK$30 billion, illustrate Lee's devotion to creating people-centric spaces that anticipate the emerging needs of Hong Kong's dynamic community. 'Our roots are deep, but our vision is always forward-looking,' Lee says. 'We are true to my grandfather's vision, which was to create a commercial precinct catering to a growing and increasingly prosperous population. It sets our bedrock while we remain committed to a dynamic curation which addresses changes and structural shifts. We are devoted to adapting and transforming Lee Gardens for those who visit, work, shop, or just come to enjoy the area. Our legacy must remain relevant for future generations.'
