Japan targets Asian palates: Hong Kong diners embrace octopus dumplings

Article Abstract:

The cyclical nature of dining preference in Asia has created a boom for Japanese cuisine. The latest trend in Japanese cuisine that has hit the Hong Kong restaurant industry is the demand for 'takoyaki' or octopus dumplings, which is being exported by the Yoshimoto Food Service in a number of Hong Kong outlets. Yoshimoto Food Service is planning to expand its 53 chains in Japan to Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan. Other offerings by Yoshimoto include the okonomiyaki, the Japanese pizza and the ohbanyaki, a bean-jam cake.

Japan, Restaurants & Food Service, Exports, Planning, Food industry, International trade, Cookery, Japanese, Japanese cooking, Yoshimoto Food Service

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Good fun, Japanese-style

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Tokyo-based Yoronotaki seeks to expand its business in the Southeast Asian region as it plans to establish chains in Bangkok and Singapore before the end of 1997. The company is noted for its Japanese specialty cuisine, particularly for the yakitori. Meanwhile, various Asian countries have launched initiatives aimed at improving the protection of intellectual property and patent rights in the region.

Restaurant Franchising, Economic aspects, Marketing, Southeast Asia, Restaurant franchises, Franchises, Tokyo, Japan, Yoronotaki

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Asians have developed a taste for the soy-sauce burger

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Mos Food Services Inc of Japan, which specializes in soy-flavored burgers, opened a new chain in Malaysia even as Asians may be buying less Japanese products in the wake of the Asian economic crisis. Mos Food reports it intends to open 10 more branches in Taiwan before the end of 1998 due to the swift growth in the country. The company also has branches in Singapore and China.

Limited-Service Restaurants, Fast Food Hamburger Restaurants, Services, Fast food restaurants, Malaysia, Asia, Chain restaurants, Restaurant chains, Mos Food Services Inc.

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