Hong Kong Travel Trade Manual

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Dining
Reservations
Popular restaurants are often busy during lunch (1pm-
2pm), at night and on weekends, so it is a good idea to
make a reservation.
Dress Code
Casual wear is acceptable in most restaurants. Some
high-end restaurants have dress codes, so please
check when making a reservation. As most premises
are air-conditioned, you might need a light sweater or
jacket.
Additional Charges
In some restaurants, it is common for waiters to
automatically bring tea, condiments and non-ordered
snacks that will be charged to your bill. Please check
with the waiter about such additional charges before
being seated.
The prices of seafood items are often charged by
weight and can vary by season. Different restaurants
use different systems to weigh the food, so be sure to
confirm the price before ordering. In situations where
the fish is purchased outside the restaurant, such as in
Lei Yue Mun, cooking charges are added to the price.
Service Charges
Most restaurants add 10% to the bill. However, some
tea cafés do not impose service charges. Please check
with the waiter about possible charges before being
seated.
Plastic Shopping Bag Charge
Please see for details of this charge.
Credit Card Payments
Most Hong Kong restaurants accept credit cards. Check
the credit card slip before signing it and remember
to take your receipt. Credit card companies and/or
the banks issuing the cards may charge a currency-
exchange fee on overseas purchases. Please check
with your credit card issuer for further details.
Hawkers (Food Carts)
Occasionally, you may see someone selling food from a
street cart. Please note that many of these street carts
are not licensed and the food is often unhygienic.
Smoking Ban
Please see for details of smoking ban in Hong
Kong.
Visitor Assistance
Please se for more about the organisations which
visitors can contact for assistance.
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Dining Tips