3,800 Hong Kong Restaurants and Food Outlets Offer Up to 30% Off for National Day
SCMP · 1 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
More than 3,800 food outlets across Hong Kong have joined forces to offer discounts of up to 30 percent to celebrate National Day on October 1, the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China . The initiative spans restaurants, hotels, cafes, convenience stores, wet markets, and food courts, providing a wide variety of dining options for both residents and tourists . Catering sector lawmaker Jonathan Leung Chun said the industry hoped the promotional event would encourage local residents to stay in Hong Kong and spend during the public holiday . The National Day "golden week" is expected to bring approximately 1.29 million mainland travellers to Hong Kong from October 1 to 7 .
Key Points
- Over 3,800 outlets have joined the National Day promotion, with discounts reaching 30 percent at restaurants, hotels, and food stalls
- Tai Hing Group brands including Tai Hing, Men Wah Bing Teng, and Asam Chicken Rice will offer a 30 percent discount on all dine-in bills on October 1
- Wet market and food court deals include vegetable packs for HK$7, seven fish balls for HK$7, and crispy chicken for HK$10 per piece
- Some restaurant chains are offering 23 percent discounts on selected special dishes during the National Day period
- Jonathan Leung Chun, the catering sector lawmaker, said the event demonstrates the industry's commitment to National Day and aims to become an annual mega-event
Why It Matters
The promotional event comes amid what Jonathan Leung described as a "complex business environment" for Hong Kong's catering sector, highlighting the industry's resilience and willingness to invest in driving foot traffic during a major holiday . With mainland China's golden week holiday expected to bring 1.29 million visitors to Hong Kong, the initiative seeks to maximise spending from both tourists and local residents during the peak tourism period .
The promotional event comes amid what Jonathan Leung described as a "complex business environment" for Hong Kong's catering sector, highlighting the industry's resilience and willingness to invest in driving foot traffic during a major holiday . With mainland China's golden week holiday expected to bring 1.29 million visitors to Hong Kong, the initiative seeks to maximise spending from both tourists and local residents during the peak tourism period .