Craving Classic Dim Sums? The Iconic Lin Heung Tea House Has Opened Its Doors Again

Two years after its closure in 2022, the historic Lin Heung Tea House opens its doors to customers once again at its original site on Wellington Street.

Known as one of the oldest restaurants in Hong Kong with over a century of history, Lin Heung Tea House or Lin Heung Lau first closed in 2019 due to an expired lease. It re-opened in 2020 but ultimately shut down again in 2022 due to the losses suffered during the pandemic. Now, the teahouse is coming back to life stronger than ever with a few improvements.

Lin Heung Tea House is one of the few places that’s still serving dim sum the old-fashioned way — staff rushing through the dining area, pushing trolley carts loaded with bamboo steamers full of your favourite dishes. The newly reopened teahouse will continue this tradition and keep the entirety of its old menu, including its iconic pork liver siu mai, steamed chicken bun, and lotus seed paste bun, to satisfy your cravings for nostalgia.

However, some changes have been made, perhaps for the better. The interior has been renovated to clean up its appearance and make it more appealing aesthetically. The biggest change is on the ground floor, which now hosts a tea shop offering hand-shaken drinks for takeaway made with the same tea leaves served upstairs. This was done to attract the younger generation, who might not have as many memories of Lin Heung Tea House.

While the previous owners are no longer involved in operating the teahouse, this reopening is only possible thanks to the combined efforts of its previous staff, who continue to work at the establishment on Wellington Street. Regardless of whether you’re a returning customer or looking to try something new, Lin Heung Tea House is the perfect place to experience a piece of Hong Kong’s heritage.

Location: Lin Heung Lau, 160 Wellington Street, Sheung Wan

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This story first appeared on Lifestyle Asia Hong Kong