After almost three years of Covid-19-induced sluggish business, the tide has turned for Chinese restaurants ahead of ChineseNewYear celebrations.
Phang Yew Kee, owner of Sek Yuen restaurant, said “life’s back to normal” with business running at 80% of the pre-pandemic level. “Business is certainly picking up. After the lockdown ended, people are more willing to come out for meals.“Initially, they were hesitant but now you even see them out with their elderly family members,” Phang said. But he notes a difference in customer spending habits. “Due to the pandemic, many families had their income affected so the spending pattern is different.
” Chong said that while the prices of CNY dinners have increased, this is to be expected as prices rise every year. “Of course, grocery prices are going up, too, but customers understand. Actually, every year the prices keep going up, they never come down, especially for seafood. “Usually, 30% to 50% more which is normal for customers because it’s Chinese New Year. My cheapest set meal costs RM800 and most expensive RM2,000,” Chong said.
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