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Dai pai dong

Okay kiddo, let me tell you about something called dai pai dong. It's a type of food stall that you can find in some places in Hong Kong.

Think of it like a tiny restaurant on the street - but without walls, just some tables and chairs set up outside. You can go there to grab a quick meal or snack, like noodles, dumplings, or stir-fried dishes.

What's special about dai pai dong is that it's been around for a really long time. Some of them have been around for over 50 years! And they're usually run by families, who pass down their recipes and cooking skills from generation to generation.

Now, here's the thing. Dai pai dong used to be much more common in Hong Kong, but these days there aren't as many of them left. That's because the government has put limits on the number that can exist, in order to keep the streets less crowded and cleaner. But some people still love going to dai pai dong because they think the food is super yummy and it gives them a taste of the city's history and culture.
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