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Hong Kong Eateries Welcome Dogs in a Step to Promote a Pet-Friendly Society
More than 900 restaurants joined the first phase, while hotpot and barbecue venues were excluded for safety reasons, officials said.
- On Thursday, Hong Kong officially allowed pet dogs into more than 940 designated restaurants, ending a decades-old restriction that previously limited indoor dining to service animals only.
- Chief Executive John Lee championed this initiative in the 2025 Policy Address, aiming to promote a "pet-friendly culture" and revitalize the struggling dining sector.
- The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department mandated strict safety rules requiring dogs on a 1.5-meter leash, while banning "fighting breeds," with operators facing fines up to $10,000 for violations.
- Harbourview Grill owner Vanshika Sharma expects business to increase by 20 to 25 percent, though some residents remain skeptical, with one fearing the policy will "dirty up the place."
- Dog trainer Heyton Lee has been preparing pets for "dining etiquette," as advocates hope responsible ownership will help the public adapt to this progressive community shift.
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The territory authorizes for the first time since 1994 the entry of canines into the inner dining rooms
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Hong Kong lifts the ban and allows customers to enter restaurants with their dogs.
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Hong Kong eateries welcome dogs in a step to promote a pet-friendly society
Hong Kong has relaxed a decades-old rule, allowing dogs in over 900 approved restaurants. Since 1994, only guide dogs and those on duty were allowed.
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