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Din Tai Fung's Hidden Birthday Perk: Adorable Lion Pen Gifted to Celebrants

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Din Tai Fung, a popular restaurant chain, offers a special birthday gift to customers celebrating their birthday on the same day.
  • The gift, a lion-shaped ballpoint pen, is given upon presentation of identification and has surprised many regular customers who were unaware of the perk.
  • The restaurant's online store also sells the same pen for 135 NT dollars.

Diners at the popular Taiwanese restaurant chain Din Tai Fung can receive a special birthday surprise if they visit on their actual birthday. A recent social media post revealed that customers celebrating their birthday at the restaurant are gifted a cute lion-shaped ballpoint pen.

Now I know.

— NetizenResponding to the revelation of the birthday gift.

The user shared a photo of the pen in its clear plastic case, adorned with a "Happy Birthday" sticker. They expressed delight at the unexpected gift, which was given after the staff learned it was their birthday. This "hidden benefit" has sparked discussion among netizens, with many long-time patrons admitting they had no idea about this special offering.

Wow! I actually didn't know.

— NetizenExpressing surprise at the birthday perk.

"I'm only finding out now," commented one user. Another added, "I've eaten here so many times and never knew." Some expressed eagerness to visit on their own birthdays, while others shared experiences of their children receiving and promptly breaking the pen. Restaurant staff confirmed that the promotion is valid for customers who present their ID on their birthday. For those who miss out on the free gift, the same lion-shaped pen is available for purchase on Din Tai Fung's official online store for 135 NT dollars.

I've eaten here so many times and never knew.

— NetizenSharing their long-time patronage without knowledge of the gift.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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