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Shanghai restaurant's $75 tomato and egg dish sparks debate

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A restaurant in Shanghai, China, has ignited a debate online by selling a dish of tomato and scrambled eggs for $75. The eatery, Jinlong Dabianlu Restaurant, uses an emu egg and premium tomatoes, which it claims justifies the high price. This pricing has sparked discussions on social media about the value and perception of common dishes when presented with premium ingredients and elaborate preparation. AI

RANK_REASON The item discusses a restaurant's pricing of a common dish, which is not a significant industry event or a frontier release.

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Shanghai restaurant's $75 tomato and egg dish sparks debate

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alice Yan ·

    China restaurant sparks debate after selling simple tomato scrambled egg dish for US$75

    A Shanghai restaurant has captured attention on mainland Chinese social media for launching a special dish of stir-fried tomato and scrambled eggs at an exorbitant price of 520 yuan (US$75), triggering a heated discussion. The dish itself is among the most common, affordable hous…

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