Hong Kong urged to export food culture as Cantonese restaurants hit hardest by slump (opens original article in a new tab)

Hong Kong's Cantonese restaurants faced a significant revenue decline, prompting calls to export food culture and promote culinary heritage.

• Cantonese restaurants in Hong Kong saw a 27.9% drop in revenue from 2018 to 2026.
• Non-Chinese restaurants saw a 10.9% increase in receipts during the same period.
• Industry leaders urge Hong Kong to promote its food culture and culinary heritage to counter the slump.