Round Table China Table for one! China's solo dining trend
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Nov 5, 2025 With over 125 million one-person households in China, the solo dining market is booming! Mini hotpots and partitioned barbecue seats are rising in popularity, reflecting a shift towards more individualized dining experiences. Attitudes around eating alone are changing, as it's now seen as a form of self-care. The discussion also dives into innovative dining formats and the economic benefits of solo dining, paired with a look at the new trend of gold panning tourism, blending nostalgia and hands-on experiences.
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Solo Dining Is A Massive Growing Market
- China now has over 125 million one-person households driving a booming solo dining market.
- CCTV estimated the solo dining market hit 800 billion yuan in 2024 and may top 1 trillion next year with ~22% CAGR.
Label Solo Meals To Boost Orders
- Label solo-meal options clearly on delivery platforms to attract individual diners.
- Restaurants and apps should offer portioned, varied sets sized for one to increase orders.
Partitioned Barbecue Seats In Shenzhen
- Shenzhen eateries offer partitioned barbecue seats and mobile phone holders for solo diners.
- One restaurant serves about 200 solo diners per week and has lines during dinner hours.