Cyber & Technology April 1, 2026 295 stories in this edition

Japan solo dining chain surges in popularity in China; hours-long wait times lead to scalpers

SCMP Asia / Asia / 1m ago / Fran Lu
Japan solo dining chain surges in popularity in China; hours-long wait times lead to scalpers

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A new solo dining trend among Chinese people is boosting the success of Japanese diner brands such as Sushiro. The conveyor belt sushi chain opened its first mainland shop in Guangzhou in southern China’s Guangdong province in 2021. Its popularity boomed when the brand opened its first shop in Beijing in 2024. It was reported that there was a queue of up to 1,500 tables. When Sushiro entered Shanghai in December 2025...

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A new solo dining trend among Chinese people is boosting the success of Japanese diner brands such as Sushiro. The conveyor belt sushi chain opened its first mainland shop in Guangzhou in southern China’s Guangdong provi...

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