What is the "Overpriced Tourist Menu Restaurant" scam in Hong Kong?

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Restaurants near the Star Ferry, The Peak, and Nathan Road present tourists with special menus featuring dim sum and seafood at 3–5x the prices locals pay. Some have no prices listed and present bills at the end. Walk one or two blocks away from major tourist sights for genuinely local pricing. Always ask for a menu with prices or ask the price before ordering. Seek restaurants with Chinese-language menus alongside English ones — these are usually cheaper.

Restaurant Scams in Hong Kong

Overpriced Tourist Menu Restaurant

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