But... they (and many al-fresco dining establishments) have been restricted in Hong Kong city. With increasing rents for retail establishments, starting a new concept in dining can be extremely cost prohibitive. Food trucks have provided a "loop-hole" to allow chefs and restauranteurs to test new ideas without the hard-costs and restrictions around restrooms, build-out and rent/staffing.
In a random move, Finance Secretary of Hong Kong John Tsang spoke about exploring options in the alfresco dining scene, including the introduction of food trucks.
"I have asked relevant departments to implement as early as possible the proposal to facilitate alfresco dining operation, and to consider introducing food trucks, which are popular abroad, to the mix of Hong Kong's existing food scene." - Tsang, as reported by The Standard.
In our world, new and exciting food options are always welcome, but there are many potential issues for Hong Kong, namely space. Can these vendors fit on the most popular roads and also allow for traffic to flow? Will retailers and landlords allow them to park in/on/near their prime locations? What type of crazy tasty Bao will the entrepreneur food truckers create?
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