[Michelin 2020] After half a year of business in Taiwan ’s small shop, 30% of business owners are looking forward

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Written by: Chen Shuxia

2019-12-17 07:00

Entering the shop, the aroma of braised pork rice is tangy. The Taiwanese restaurant "What to Eat" in Central was on the verge of closing due to commercial disputes last year, but it was still shortlisted for Michelin's "Bibidonna" recommendation list. This year has ushered in another challenge. Under the storm of anti-revision regulations, the two Treasure Island mothers bluntly reduced business by 30%, and the number of customers in the evening market decreased. Under the "yellow economic circle" effect, the small shop was classified as "yellow shop" by the outside world. The two frankly expressed their support for the young people because of their mother's true feelings. They also can be different because of their different political views. As an example, we hope that Hong Kong people will not distinguish between yellow and blue restaurants.

In the eyes of the two, Hong Kong people are slower and hotter than Taiwanese, but they are full of tenacity and rich in the spirit of the Lion Rock. They all cherish the moment and live well.

Inventory the list of new restaurants or shops last year (Michelin 2019):

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Michelin will unveil today (17th), "What to eat" is one of the recommended street food restaurants in the past. The two Taiwanese mothers, Tracy and Grace, were formerly married wives, nostalgic for homesickness, and started from a take-out shop. Until the year before, their ambitions turned to food, but they fell into commercial disputes and their efforts were almost lost. Later, thanks to the assistance of enthusiastic customers and neighbours, he finally opened a store in Central and was immediately certified by Michelin.

They think that the honor is an affirmation and encouragement to the restaurant, but it is not very helpful to the business. "It is just that there are more diners when it first reports." They didn't deliberately sell advertisements, and most of them patronized office workers and regular customers nearby; many people did not know until the restaurant was recommended by Michelin.

The shop has signed a four-year lease with the owner, and with the owner's care, it was able to avoid the rent increase. However, the "what to eat" has not yet returned to the original situation. In the past six months, the anti-revision storm has also reduced the number of customers in the evening market. The overall business has fallen by 30%. The Foundation's "emergency money" was unfortunately not drawn. "The oil, fire, wax, and labor also require money, but only if you work harder."

The two mothers, Grace (left) and Tracy (right), are from the same village. They have known each other in Hong Kong for children. From kindergarten to middle school, they have witnessed each other's family growth. (Photo by Luo Junhao / Profile Picture)

In addition, the current social barriers are clear. Recently, some netizens have launched the "yellow economic circle", which advocates supporting "yellow shops" in all aspects, and "what to eat" is also included in the list of yellow shops. However, Tracy said, "In fact, we haven't moved forward very much." It is also said that the guests are mostly students and young people. Many of them become familiar with frequent patronage. "I have children, and I care about them because of my mother. . "

She revealed that she had glimpsed a familiar face in a live TV broadcast earlier. "He was swollen with a swollen face at that time." His heart was tense. Later, regular customers came to eat and report peace. "Then I couldn't help it. Tears. "

"What to Eat" is located in Central. It specializes in Taiwanese ancient flavors. Braised beef noodles and egg cakes are signature dishes. (Photo by Luo Junhao / Profile Picture)

Grace pointed out that she did not like to distinguish by color. Because her political orientation was always privacy, she also mentioned that she and Tracy were both a green camp and a blue camp in Taiwan politics. Therefore, when they got along, they had a tacit understanding and tried not to talk about politics, but also to each other. respect. However, when it comes to the next month ’s Taiwan elections, the two will smile and look at each other. “The choices are the same this time”, thinking that this election is “invest in people but not in the party.”

When asked if the political opinion had an influence on Michelin's evaluation, Grace's eyes were bent into a line, and she smiled quietly and asked, "Is it an extra impression?" She said she would face gains and losses with her normal heart. Would you regret losing your Michelin title? She said categorically no, "That's not something we can decide."

The two proprietresses do everything themselves. The store is closed on Sundays. They step on the kitchen and the floor for more than ten hours a day, in exchange for oil pan burns and exhausted bodies. When the interview rang up, the two mothers accidentally showed "hot" scars on their arms. "Don't shoot, it's stupid." The smile was awkward.

The two mothers accidentally showed "hot" scars on their arms, which they said were caused by injuries while working in the kitchen. (Photo by Chen Shuxia)

In all of these, the two only hope to maintain the standard and pure Taiwanese ancient flavor. "I hope that the guests will have a" Taiwan restaurant ", not a" desktop restaurant. "They even said with a smile that they had been ruthless in the past. Taiwanese tourists who come here admiringly enjoy Hong Kong-style flavors, "tell them to eat in other restaurants, eat Hong Kong food like Lan Fang Yuan and fried doll noodles!"

Looking forward to the future, Tracy looks forward to the success of the store, "I hope there will be no more storms"; Grace believes that life is short, and the message Hong Kong people should cherish the present, "Live a good life"; "Many things are not under our control, and strive to do well That's it. "

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