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Malaysians enjoy eating in restaurants serving South Indian food, and there are 500 South Indian restaurants in Kuala Lumpur alone. However, most of the culinary ingredients are imported, and the depreciation of the ringgit is pushing up costs for restaurateurs. The ringitt plummeted 25% against the US dollar between July and November 1997, increasing the price of a bag of papadams, for example, from 120 ringgit to 170 ringgit. The restaurateurs are now having to consider whether raising prices will drive away custom for meals which are already more than twice the price of Chinese fare.

Evaluation, Malaysia, Currency devaluation, Devaluation (Currency), Cookery, Indian, Indian cooking

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Taste test: foreigners bring pub grub to Shanghai

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Western theme restaurants are enjoying great success in Shanghai with about a dozen thriving only 18 months after the first one, Judy's Place, opened in 1993. An increasing number are joint ventures between local owners and chains. The managers have encountered a host of problems specific to China, however. Some cite onerous inspection fees and expensive requirements, and others the poor quality of both foodstuffs and staff in the area. All are competing for a select group of expatriates and wealthy locals, and some will have to lower their prices to attract more Chinese customers.

China, Foreign operations, Foreign investments, Chain restaurants, Restaurant chains, Shanghai, China

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Singapore's currying favourite

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Komala's Restaurants in Singapore are run by Rajoo Thanasekaran. His fast-food outlet with Indian vegetarian food was inspired by McDonald's and uses a computer to send orders from customers to the kitchen. Self-service allows him to overcome a labor shortage in Singapore, and he uses stainless steel plates rather than banana skins. He has also set up a fine-dining restaurant above the fast-food outlet and is considering expansion abroad following enquiries about franchises.

Management, Singapore, Fast food restaurants, Company Profile, Komala's Restaurants

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