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Cha chaan tengs serve a wide range of food, from casual Cantonese items to Western-inspired dishes like pork cutlets and steak[ 1] : 89 The Western influence in the food served at a cha chaan teng reflects Hong Kong's ties to Britain[ 2] : 271
Cha chaan tengs are open throughout the day, with its peak hours at mid-morning and late afternoon[ 2] : 271 The literal name of cha chaan teng , "tea restaurant"[ 2] : 271 After World War II , Hong Kong turned to manufacturing to successfully bolster its local economy[ 3]
As the standard of living in Hong Kong rose in the 1960s, multiple food shops, such as the cha chaan teng , appeared[ 4] : 267–268
These restaurants catered to factory workers who needed a fast and cheap meal, and who could occasionally afford some of the more Western food items[ 5] During a 2007 Legislative Council session, Choy So-yuk proposed that the cha chaan teng be recognised and suggested for inclusion on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists .[ 14] The proposal came about after a Hong Kong poll found that seven out of ten people believed the cafes deserved a UNESCO cultural listing
Despite these proposals, cha chaan teng was not added to UNESCO's lists[ 7]
However, cha chaan tengs remain a popular setting for Hong Kong film and television
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