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Hong Kong restaurants can apply from May 18 to become dog-friendly venues

South China Morning Post · · 189 words · By Danny Mok
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“Hong Kong restaurants can apply from May 18 to become dog-friendly venues”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Hong Kong restaurants can apply for dog-friendly licenses starting May 18.
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web search NEUTRAL — Hong Kong restaurants will be able to apply for licences from May 18 to allow dogs under a new scheme, with the first designated venues expected to admit pets from July.
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/articl…
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web search NEUTRAL — Step inside and meet the team behind Wing in Hong Kong, winner of the Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award 2025 as part of The World's 50 Best Restaurants.In th...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoodUotFAx4
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web search NEUTRAL — Hong Kong offers an array of dog-friendly venues where you can enjoy quality time with your pet. Whether you’re indulging in delicious treats, sipping cocktails, or simply relaxing, these venues will …
https://www.playtimes.com.hk/dog-friendly-venues-in-hong-kon…
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“First phase of new scheme capped at 1,000 eateries”
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Multiple sources, including a press release and news reports, confirm the first phase is capped at 1,000 eateries.
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web search NEUTRAL — First phase of new scheme capped at 1,000 eateries, with successful applicants expected to be able to admit pets from July.In the first phase, applications will be capped at 1,000 restaurants. If the …
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/articl…
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web search NEUTRAL — Indulge in delicious food with your furry friend at Sandy's Beach Shack in Huntington Beach. Enjoy a dog menu, a cute patio, and a stunning view of the beach and pier.Discover a dog-friendly, family-o…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/dog-friendly-huntington-beac…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dog-Friendly restaurant Paris.This 9.7 rated restaurant is located in Paris, and would be an excellent choice for your next meal. Le Comptoir Foch and L'Atelier Saisonnier PARIS 11 are also some of th…
https://www.thefork.com/restaurants/paris-c415144
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“successful applicants expected to be able to admit pets from July”
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Multiple sources confirm that successful applicants are expected to admit pets starting in July.
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web search NEUTRAL — First phase of new scheme capped at 1,000 eateries, with successful applicants expected to be able to admit pets from July.
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/articl…
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web search NEUTRAL — Successful applicants are required to pay a fee of $140 within a specified period for the amendment of their licences to add therein the dog-admission permission. A date in July will be specified, fro…
https://www.fehd.gov.hk/english/news/details/20260507_12377.…
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web search NEUTRAL — HK is set to relax a decades-old rule that bans pet dogs in restaurants, with the city's leader announcing a new licensing scheme during his 2025 Policy Address.
https://hongkongfp.com/2025/09/17/policy-address-2025-pet-do…
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“The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department said on Thursday that applications would open on May 18 and close on June 8.”
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The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department's timeline (May 18 to June 8) is reported across multiple search results.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department said on Thursday that applications would open on May 18 and close on June 8. In the first phase, applications will be capped at 1,000 restaurants. If the …
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/articl…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department will begin accepting applications from restaurants seeking to allow dogs on their premises starting May 18, with approved eateries expected to welcome dog…
https://www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article/331424/Restauran…
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web search NEUTRAL — Application and Export Procedures. To comply with the food testing requirements for the ARA, food manufacturers may be required to submit test certificates with relevant test reports issued by recogni…
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/export/fic_enhanced.html
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“If the number exceeds the quota, places will be allocated by ballot.”
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Multiple sources confirm that if the quota of 1,000 is exceeded, allocation will be made by ballot/drawing of lots.
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web search NEUTRAL — Application software is software that is intended for end-user use – not operating, administering or programming a computer. It includes programs such as word processors, web browsers, media players, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Application_software
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https://www.pcmag.com/picks/best-android-apps
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“Restaurants larger than 20 square metres (215 square feet) are eligible to apply”
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Multiple sources confirm the eligibility requirement that restaurants must be larger than 20 square metres.
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web search NEUTRAL — Restaurants larger than 20 square metres (215 square feet) are eligible to apply, the department said. For safety reasons, applications from hotpot, teppanyaki and barbecue restaurants, including ...
https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/hong-kong-restaurants-c…
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web search NEUTRAL — If more than 1,000 applications are received, allocation will be made by balloting. For safety considerations, applications from hotpot restaurants and barbecue restaurants (including teppanyaki and K…
https://www.fehd.gov.hk/english/news/details/20260507_12377.…
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web search NEUTRAL — Hong Kong restaurants with an area larger than 20 square metres can start applying for licences to allow dogs in their premises from May 18, the government has announced.
https://hongkongfp.com/2026/05/08/hong-kong-restaurants-can-…
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“applications from hotpot, teppanyaki and barbecue restaurants, including Korean-style establishments, will not be accepted.”
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Multiple sources confirm that hotpot, teppanyaki, and barbecue restaurants (including Korean-style) are ineligible for safety reasons.
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web search NEUTRAL — Hot pot (traditional Chinese: 火鍋; simplified Chinese: 火锅; pinyin: huǒguō; lit. 'fire pot') or hotpot, [1] also known as steamboat, [2] is a dish of soup or stock kept simmering in a pot by a heat sour…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_pot
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 29, 2020 · Hero Hotpot is a Chinese restaurant in South Salt Lake. Opening up in 2020 in the Chinatown complex, the restaurant focuses on all you can eat hot pot. Hero Hotpot dinner menu The follo…
https://www.slcmenu.com/2020/06/29/hero-hotpot-menu/
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web search NEUTRAL — Latest reviews, photos and ratings for Hero Hotpot at 3390 State St #33 in South Salt Lake - view the menu, hours, phone number, address and map.
https://www.restaurantji.com/ut/south-salt-lake/hero-hotpot-…
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“Successful applicants will be able to add a dog-admission endorsement to their food business licence for a fee of HK$140 (US$18).”
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Multiple sources confirm the HK$140 fee for the dog-admission endorsement.
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web search NEUTRAL — Hong Kong restaurants will be able to apply for licences from May 18 to allow dogs under a new scheme.Successful applicants will be able to add a dog-admission endorsement to their food business licen…
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/articl…
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web search NEUTRAL — If the number of applications exceeds the quota, permits will be drawn through a drawing of lots. Those granted a permit will have to pay a HK$140 fee within a specified period to add a dog-admission …
https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1842488-20260203.h…
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web search NEUTRAL — Certificate of Food Business Premises Free of Unauthorised Building Works (UBWs) for Full Licence Application cum Notice of Inspection and Certification of Unauthorised Signboard(s) (Form UBW-2a) (To …
https://www.fehd.gov.hk/english/licensing/guide.html
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“dogs will need to be kept on leads no longer than 1.5 metres and under the control of an adult.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the specific lead length (1.5m) or adult control requirement.
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“Dangerous breeds are prohibited.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the prohibition of dangerous breeds.
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