Lin Heung Tea House

Hong Kong

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Lin Heung Tea House

If you would like to experience the warm hospitality of old Hong Kong, Lin Heung Tea House is the place to be – it is one of the most famous traditional Chinese restaurants in Hong Kong since 1918. It stands as a local Cantonese tea house with good – and inexpensive – dim sum. Select the dishes you would like from the trolleys, which the waiters bring to the table.

Useful Information

Address: 160-164 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong
Email: info@linheung.com.hk
Phone: +852 2544 4556
Address: Exit E1, Sheung Wan MTR Station

Dining

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Lin Heung Tea House

Lin Heung Tea House

If you would like to experience the warm hospitality of old Hong Kong, Lin Heung Tea House is the place to be – it is one of the most famous traditional Chinese restaurants in Hong Kong since 1918. It stands as a local Cantonese tea house with good – and inexpensive – dim sum. …

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