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Gloomy outlook dampens prospects for eateries
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 08/01/2026
» The outlook for the restaurant industry in 2026 appears grim as there are no new positive factors. A Thai Michelin-starred chef urged restaurant operators to think carefully about business expansion.
Central Restaurants Group unveils premium Ootoya Oki brand
Business, Published on 01/10/2025
» Central Restaurants Group Co Ltd (CRG) is strengthening its Japanese portfolio with the launch of Ootoya Oki, a premium shabu and sukiyaki restaurant that delivers authentic flavours at Central Pinklao mall in Bangkok.
New shabu-shabu brand enters Thai market
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 27/08/2025
» The shabu-shabu restaurant market in Thailand is heating up as Suki Teenoi launches its new Teenoi Gold brand amid concerns that competition between large players will hit smaller eateries.
Restaurants pin hopes on year end
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 26/08/2025
» The Thai restaurant industry appears to be entering a recovery phase in the final four months of the year, although uncertainties persist, according to the Restaurant Association.
GrabFood sees suki orders spike
Business, Published on 22/08/2025
» GrabFood, Thailand's No.1 food delivery platform, has reported a 65% surge in sukiyaki orders, including both hotpot and stir-fry styles, during June and July, driven by fierce competition in this sector.
Thai sauce maker frets over trade barriers
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/08/2025
» Despite the 19% US tariff on Thai goods, the sauce manufacturer Kosol-Ampa Co Ltd is concerned about potential trade uncertainties, including barriers imposed on Brics member countries.
Shabu restaurants forced into price war
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 15/07/2025
» The Thai Restaurant Association sees the price war among major shabu brands as reflecting challenges of the sluggish Thai economy, as consumers are increasingly seeking value-for-money dining choices. This price competition is also affecting small and medium-sized restaurant operators.
Sukiyaki war heats up with entry of new brand run by old face
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 14/07/2025
» A new player will enter the sukiyaki market this week, directly challenging the current buffet champions and customers likely to benefit from the expected price war.
Shabushi unfazed by sukiyaki price war
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 16/06/2025
» Shabushi, a Japanese restaurant chain under Oishi Group and part of ThaiBev's food business, views the price war in the shabu-sukiyaki market as a normal tactic, saying the company is unaffected.
Sukiyaki battle boils up
Business, Kuakul Mornkum and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 11/06/2025
» As consumers tighten their budgets, leading sukiyaki restaurants are engaging in a price war to attract customers. This strategy has advantages and drawbacks, while the effect on sales can be uncertain.