'2-dish-rice' meal boxes that start from $4 are now trending in Hong Kong due to the pandemic

South China Morning Post

Even some popular local fast-food chains, the go-to eateries for the masses during times of economic downturn, have taken a big hit and seen their businesses plummet during the on-again-off-again dine-in bans. Group members have even created a map for finding the best two-dish-rice offers in town. In Sham Shui Po in Kowloon alone, there are more than 30 such restaurants.

During a typical Chinese home dinner, family members usually eat two dishes – sometimes more – as well as a bowl of soup. The dishes are different every day, which means even a simple family dinner can be varied and enjoyable. On special occasions such as birthdays, there may even be three dishes on the table.

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