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Hong Kong Restaurants Brace for Lunar New Year Decline

2/13/2026

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Hong Kong restaurateurs expect earnings from reunion dinners to be stable or decline ahead of Lunar New Year.
Lee Kwong-hoi, CEO of Star Seafood Restaurant Group, said prices for 12 diners remain around HK$3,000–HK$4,000.
The chain reported a 60% drop in poon choi sales.
Lunar New Year’s Eve falls on Monday this year, and many families and companies will hold reunion dinners.

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Hong Kong restaurateurs expect earnings from reunion dinners to be stable or decline ahead of Lunar New Year.
Lee Kwong-hoi, CEO of Star Seafood Restaurant Group, said prices for 12 diners remain around HK$3,000–HK$4,000.
The chain reported a 60% drop in poon choi sales.
Lunar New Year’s Eve falls on Monday this year, and many families and companies will hold reunion dinners.