Lotteria is raising burger prices. The fast food franchise announced Wednesday that it was going to raise the price of 11 of its burgers by an average of 2.2 percent. Its Teri Burger, for example, will now cost 2,300 won ($2.04), up from the original 2,000 won. The price of the Classic Cheese Burger will rise from 4,000 won to 4,200 won.
“We have decided to increase prices due to economic factors, but hope to offer customers higher quality and service,” read a statement from the franchise.
Cafe franchise Angel-in-us Coffee also announced it would raise prices of 17 of its beverages by an average of 2.7 percent, or 200 won. Both Lotteria and the cafe chain are operated by Lotte GRS, the food business subsidiary of Lotte Group.
Angel-in-us cited higher prices of ingredients – like coffee beans and milk, as well as higher labor costs – for the beverage price hike.
American burger franchises Five Guys and Shake Shack have opened new stores in Hong Kong this week. Launching on Johnston Road in Wan Chai this week, in premises formerly home to Tommy Bahama, Five Guys is known for its made-to-order beef burgers, creamy shakes and thick-cut Cajun fries.
The move is part of an aggressive global expansion plan for the US fast-food chain. Founded in 1986 in Virginia, Five Guys first expanded outside the US in 2003 and now has almost 1500 outlets worldwide, in the US, Canada, UK, Europe and the Middle East.
The company says it has another 1500 outlets under development as the brand has built “a cult-like following around the world”.
New York’s Shake Shack opened at the Pacific Place Admiralty yesterday to queues of more than 200 fans and local residents. The first 200 people in line were awarded Shake Shack tote bags in celebration of the launch. It’s the chain’s second store, the first located at IFC mall.
Shake Shack is a modern day “roadside” burger stand known for its Angus beef burgers, chicken sandwiches and flat-top Vienna beef dogs. The franchise also serves craft beer and wine. It was brought to Hong Kong by Maxim’s Group.
Shake Shack originally opened in 2004 in Madison Square Park, and has since expanded to more than 180 locations in the US and more than 70 international locations.
Japanese restaurant chain Wagyumafia is set to open in Hong Kong’s Wan Chai. It will be the franchise’s first international location since launching two years ago. Wagyumafia is known for its premium beef and members-only business model. The brand has gone through an extended promotion under co-founder Hisato Hamada, who has hosted pop-up events for the franchise in top international locations – including Paris, London, Singapore and New York.
The new Hong Kong location will be open for 18 members at a time, serving an omakase menu focused on choice Wagyu and Kobe beef yakiniku and shabu-shabu dishes.
Hamada said “Wagyumafia seeks to buy only the top 1 per cent of Kobe beef. To ensure our premium quality standards are met, we source our products from the top 20 best farmers in Japan.”
Reservations will be opened to non-members sometime after the first month of trading.
Hong Kong’s contemporary Tabehoudai (all you can eat) Japanese buffet RONIN JAPANESE CUISINE (WANCHAI) is celebrating a new facelift introducing enriched lunch and dinner menus showcasing freshest ingredients and seafood.
The restaurant’s quality Tabehoudai dinner, uniquely enjoyed at leisure without time limit from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm daily, is priced just HK$328 (HK$188 for children and elderly) from Sundays to Thursdays, or HK$348 (HK$208 for children and elderly) on Fridays, Saturdays, public holidays and eves of public holidays.
Offering business executives the ideal lunch option is a wide selection of fresh sashimi and sushi, Japanese donburi, tempura and sukiyaki sets range from HK$68 – HK$188, highlighting Special Sashimi Platter (HK$68), 8 Kinds of Sushi (HK$138), Ronin Deluxe Sashimi Donburi (HK$150), Ronin Tempura Set (HK$188), Grilled Steak & Foie Gras with Wasabi Sauce (HK$158), Pan-fried Lamb Rack and Prawn with Japanese Style Sauce (HK$148) and another enticing choices.
In celebration of the new facelift, RONIN JAPANESE CUISINE (WANCHAI) is introducing a special early lunch promotion till 12:30 pm, featuring sumptuous Diced Sashimi Donburi and Onsen Egg and Beef Donburi at only HK$50, including soup and a drink, available 7 days a week.
On special promotion through November, guests who check-in via Facebook or Instagram additionally receive a complementary ‘Seafood Platter’, presenting the finest catch of the day.
RONIN JAPANESE CUISINE (WANCHAI)’s fresh and welcoming new look introduces a serene and contemporary Japanese design in dark wood with minimalist décor in earthy tones for an authentic and affordable Japanese dining experience in a rustic and friendly atmosphere.
RONIN JAPANESE CUISINE (WANCHAI) has attracted a loyal following since opening in 2014 – inspired by the spirit of samurai warriors known by the same name during Japan’s feudal era (1185-1868), who grew tough from confronting various challenges. Likewise, the brand is dedicated to overcoming obstacles and challenges with the dedicated goal to serve only the very best to customers, including top quality ingredients flown jet fresh daily from Japan.
RONIN JAPANESE CUISINE (WANCHAI) is part of the Top Standard Corporation stable of Hong Kong restaurants that also encompasses premium sister Japanese restaurant RONIN JAPANESE CUISINE (CENTRAL) in Wellington Street; iconic Chinese dining destination San Xi Lou at Coda Plaza, Mid-Levels and Times Square, Causeway Bay; and Pure Veggie House at Coda Plaza, Mid-Levels.
View the gallery below for the new look of the restaurant (6 images) :
