Teppei Syokudo brings new Japanese dining concept to Hong Kong
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     YCP Dining Hong Kong Limited, a subsidiary of YCP Group, announced today (August 30) that it has opened its first Teppei Syokudo restaurant in Hong Kong, blending fast food and high-quality Japanese cuisine under one roof.
 
     Teppei Syokudo at Heard Street in Wan Chai offers authentic Japanese cuisine in a more affordable and casual style while focusing on fresh and high-quality ingredients, according to the General Manager, F&B Division of YCP Group, Mr Itaru Nagao. Teppei Syokudo is named after chef Teppei Yamashita, who was trained at a traditional Japanese restaurant in Fukuoka and currently runs a popular restaurant in Singapore.
 
     Mr Nagao said, “Hong Kong has a fast-paced lifestyle. People here like fast food but also look for good quality at the same time. We believe that our concept of casual and authentic Japanese dining will be popular here. We are ready to satisfy Hong Kong people’s appetite with our high-quality food and traditional Japanese cooking skills in a more affordable way.”
 
     Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion Dr Jimmy Chiang said, “Hong Kong people love dining out and there is a particular liking for Japanese food. I am happy to see Teppei Syokudo bringing in a new Japanese dining concept to our city and confident that its business will be successful in Hong Kong.”
 
About YCP Dining Hong Kong Limited
 
     Established in 2016, YCP Dining Hong Kong Limited aims to bring new brands and concepts to the restaurant industry in Hong Kong. With support from YCP group companies and collaboration with YCP Holdings' offices in Asia (Tokyo, Singapore, Shanghai and Bangkok), YCP Dining Hong Kong continuously introduces a variety of new food concepts and further expands such food business in Hong Kong. For more information, please visit www.ycp.com.
 
About Invest Hong Kong
 
     Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) is the department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government established in July 2000 to attract foreign direct investment and support overseas and Mainland businesses to set up or expand in Hong Kong. It provides free advice and customised services to help businesses succeed in Hong Kong’s vibrant economy. For more information, please visit www.investhk.gov.hk.
 
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Ends/Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Issued at HKT 11:21

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