Non mandatory, "New Rongji" refuses meals for children under 12 years old? Store: For safety reasons, netizens | Dining | South Road | Xinyuan | Store | Children | Beijing | Rongji
High end restaurants say no to children?
Recently, the well-known restaurant "Xinrong Ji" Beijing Xinyuan South Road branch was exposed to refuse meals for children under 12 years old, which has once again sparked a lot of discussion among netizens. In response, the involved stores stated that the above-mentioned measures were implemented for safety reasons and not mandatory.
In fact, as early as April 28th, some netizens posted on social media stating that "Xinrongji" stores refuse meals for children under the age of 12. In a post titled "New Rongji on Xinyuan South Road in Beijing", netizens claimed that they were informed by phone during the booking process that the store does not accept children under the age of 12. The netizen believes that Xinrongji Beijing Xinyuan South Road infringes on the rights and interests of children.
The post immediately sparked discussions among netizens, with many expressing support for the "New Glory Record" regulation, believing that "without the noisy bear children, one can enjoy delicious food with peace of mind. This wave is indeed a reverse recommendation.". Another blogger believes that the move by "Xinrong Ji" aims to retain loyal customers. "The best solution for mid to high end catering is to retain loyal customers and rely on them to attract new customers.".
New Rongji issued a reminder on May 23rd, welcoming families of children aged 12 and above to visit.
Pengpai News noticed that on May 23rd, the "New Rongji" Beijing Xinyuan South Road store still posted a reminder on Dianping website: "Due to the open space design of the restaurant, families aged 12 and above are welcome to visit."
Prohibiting children from entering public spaces has always been a controversial topic. In April of this year, according to Interface News, a coffee shop in Beijing sparked online controversy due to posting a notice stating "no children are welcome, some money is not earned". In addition, Beijing Amber River Coffee, Rita Coffee, and others have clearly stated that they do not receive children.
The blogger analyzed that Xin Rongji's move is to retain loyal customers.
On June 7th, a reporter from Pengpai News called the "New Rongji" Beijing Xinyuan South Road store. The staff responded that the restaurant did not impose a mandatory ban on children under the age of 12 from dining. "This is not a mandatory regulation, and some stores in Xinrongji are like this. We only guide customers to private rooms, not refuse, and welcome all guests to dine.".
The staff continued to explain that the "Xin Rong Ji" Beijing Xinyuan South Road store is an open space with two open kitchens, a more angular lobby, and a roast duck oven. "These environmental designs may have safety hazards, so they are not suitable for children.".
On April 28, a netizen roast on social media that the store infringed on children's rights
The staff emphasized that the store does not have strict age restrictions and "does not check children's ID cards". Customers have the freedom to choose a space, but will be reminded when making reservations. If children under the age of 12 are indeed brought for meals, the staff will recommend dining in a private room. The store has always had such guidance, but in April of this year, this suggestion was made more clear.
It is understood that the minimum reservation for private rooms at the "New Rongji" Beijing Xinyuan South Road store is 6 people, and there is a suggested consumption of 2000 yuan per person, while the lobby can freely order according to taste.
In addition to the Beijing Xinyuan South Road store, the above-mentioned staff stated that the "New Rongji" Hangzhou Xixi store, Shanghai Nanyang Road store, and the Beijing Xitan "Rongfu Banquet" also have this regulation. Pengpai News learned that the "New Rongji" Hangzhou Xixi Store does not recommend children under 12 years old to dine in the lobby due to the nearby Xixi Wetland and Lake, as well as the open kitchen in the lobby, for safety reasons. According to the customer service of the "Rongfu Yan Nanyang Road Store" in Shanghai, the store only provides private rooms. "Previously, some customers complained that children would affect the dining experience, so the store does not recommend bringing children under the age of 12 to dine.". The Beijing Xitan Rongfu Banquet is held within the Xitan Hotel Park, and the hotel regulations prohibit the reception of children under the age of 12.
According to public information, "Xinrongji" is a high-end restaurant originating from Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, specializing in Jiangsu and Zhejiang cuisine. Currently, it has 15 stores in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Hangzhou, Ningbo, and Taizhou, as well as catering brands such as "Rongfu Banquet" and "Rongji Hot Pot". The per capita consumption of the Beijing Xinyuan South Road store involved is as high as 1000 yuan, making it the store with the highest per capita consumption among the four stores in Beijing.
