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Written by: Chen Shuxia
2019-12-16 07:30
Last updated: 2019-12-16 07:30The latest version of the "Michelin Guide" in 2020 will be released on Tuesday (17th). For the shop, getting a Michelin title is not the same as smooth business. Looking back at the famous shops on the list last year, some restaurants that have won Michelin's “Halo” for many years were forced to endure the loss of high rents last year; some Che Zai Nian shops first entered the list and needed a closing strategy due to shortage of manpower. There is no hope of defending this year.
The self-made protein stew shop located at the end of the street and attracted by "Mom's Taste" is difficult to run by the old owner who is a "half-way monk", and because of the cost problem, he has no choice but to increase his price.
Inventory the list of new restaurants or shops last year (Michelin 2019):
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"Michelin Guide" is a reference guide for people to find food. In addition to the annual award-winning restaurants, it also launched a "Bibidden Recommended" list to recommend restaurants with a per capita consumption of less than 400 yuan. Last year, the Michelin Hong Kong and Macao edition included 63 local restaurants that won one star, three stars and three Samsung awards. It also introduced 71 authentic value-for-money restaurants and snack shops. At least three of these restaurants and snack shops closed for different reasons, and some restaurants were forced to increase their prices.
The blessing of the restaurant by Michelin is not necessarily the same as smooth business. It features Japanese-style combo and Banji ’s “I love you dessert bar”. Mong Kok has been included in the Michelin street food promotion list for two consecutive years, but the shop announced on Facebook page that it will close in September due to lease issues. Another branch in Causeway Bay has also temporarily suspended business. Boss Karen revealed during the interview (see the separate draft for details) that in recent months, due to personal reasons, she was exhausted physically and mentally, and she closed the business and readjusted the pace of business.
"I love you dessert bar" focuses on Japanese style combo, but its Mong Kok branch announced earlier on its FB page that it has closed with honor due to lease issues. (Screenshot of `` I love you dessert bar '' FB page)
Another 18-year-old "Sabah Malaysian Restaurant" in Wan Chai, which specializes in authentic Malayan cuisine, has been holding the Michelin halo for many years, but it is hard to beat the pressure of rent and closed in October this year. He once revealed on his Facebook page that the restaurant encountered SARS in 2003 and survived the financial turmoil of 2008 when it opened. However, it was eventually forced to close due to the expiry of the lease and the "expensive rents and rising goods". Before the graduation, he had accepted media interviews, saying that the monthly rent was as high as 200,000 yuan, and the idea of closing was born as early as 1 year ago, and another store may be reopened in the future.
"Sabah Malaysia Restaurant" has been recommended by Michelin for many years. (Screenshot of Michelin official website)
The "Sabah Malaysian Restaurant" in Wan Chai, which has been in business for 18 years, the owner of the FB page gave a farewell revelation. (FB page of Sabah Malaysia Restaurant)
The inevitable fate is the Central Honey Restaurant “Honey Doll”, which was crowded with Michelin for the first time last year and was advertised with MSG noodles. The shop announced a temporary closure at the end of August earlier, and the owner Connie stated (see the separate draft for details) that after the introduction of Michelin, the popularity increased and the business was good. The business decided to leave early and adjust its business strategy in the future.
"Honey Doll" packed into Michelin for the first time last year and featured MSG noodles. (Provided by respondents)
Even Michelin Food Stores, which are still operating, are under pressure to increase costs. The "Suki Kee Stewed Egg Specialty Shop" in Yuen Long is one of the new shops newly added to the list last year. This shop sells only the owner's homemade stewed egg stew. The 71-year-old Mr. Dong Su said that the recipe was taught by his mother and insisted on opening the store in order to share the unique flavor of the stewed egg with the diners. He said he was "kicked" by the restaurant to ensure food quality.
He believes that Michelin is a hall-level certification, and that the restaurants on the list can help expand popularity. The operation of the small store has been beyond imagination. "Trust someone for support." Mr. Su bluntly stated that there are operating pressures, coupled with the continuing social events and the influences seen in all walks of life. Since November, there has been no choice but to increase the price. The price of the stewed eggs from 33 yuan to 35 yuan.
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The Michelin store is closed