Video footage circulating on Threads has revealed that a chain dumpling and boiled dumplings restaurant in Tai Kok Tsui, operational under the same brand as the one in Tamao, is facing a pest problem. Specifically, three mice were reportedly spotted roaming around the shop after it closed for the day, with one even climbing onto a bowl. The first video was posted on November 4th and shows multiple black silhouettes moving around in a lit-up menu signage, though the exact type of insect was not identifiable. Some netizens jokingly called it "like a shadow play show," while others initially thought it was just an optical illusion. Another video captures an incidence across a transparent railing, showing three mice scurrying about the floor of the closed restaurant. One mouse quickly darted out of the frame, while the other two continued to move. At one point, a mouse stood on a bowl, prompting the female videographer to exclaim in shock, with her male companion responding in jest, "Let's not move, or we'll take a photo." These videos have garnered significant attention from netizens regarding the hygiene of the store, with many expressing horror at the situation.
The second branch in Kowloon's Mong Kok area, also under the same chain, has had reports of insects crawling on the menu lighting. While similar in nature to the incident at the Tamao branch, no exact number of mice or insects was reported. The presence of pests in these restaurants has raised concerns about food safety and cleanliness standards, prompting questions about the management's response to these issues. Critics have emphasized the importance of addressing such problems promptly to prevent health risks for customers.