🍽️ Mac Mac Brings Lebanese Street Food to Beijing

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Mac Mac Brings Lebanese Street Food to Beijing

Sumac Restaurant Group has launched its new fast-casual sub-brand, Mac Mac, with a flagship opening in Beijing this week. The ceremony drew government officials, diplomats, business leaders, and food lovers, marking the brand’s official entry into China. Known for its award-winning Mediterranean and Lebanese dining concepts in Beijing and Hong Kong, Sumac is positioning Mac Mac as a modern take on Lebanese street food. The menu highlights freshness and authenticity, supported by a culinary team from Lebanon. ​Read more

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