Lin Heung Lau
Cantonese restaurant · Soho ·
Authentic dim sum served from trolleys in a bustling atmosphere
Authentic dim sum served from trolleys in a bustling atmosphere
"You might have encountered Lin Heung Tea House if you have researched a bit about dim sum places in Hong Kong. Marking its 107th anniversary this year, Lin Heung is one of the few traditional Chinese restaurants with its own deli and bakery. The menu is a simple assortment of homestyle Guizhou dishes showing you a taste of old Hong Kong." - Beryl Kwan
"At Ling Heung, ordering and payment is done via an old-school chit system that previously involved rubber stamps. " - Atlas Obscura
"Nowhere does dim sum like Hong Kong, and Lin Heung Lau is a great place to experience the city’s excellence. You’ll find a couple of roving carts hawking things like congee and rice rolls, but the main action takes place at the center of the dining room, where one giant station is stacked high with siu mai, chicken feet, pork buns, and everything else that’s constantly coming piping hot out of the kitchen. Get in line with your punch card and grab as many steamed baskets as you can carry—the citrusy chicken feet, glistening har gow, and seafood buns are highlights. photo credit: Mackenzie Jones photo credit: Mackenzie Jones photo credit: Mackenzie Jones Pause Unmute" - Carlo Mantuano
"A historic tea house famed for its classic trolley service and nostalgic, bustling ambiance; recently reopened after a temporary closure and celebrated for preserving the traditional dim sum trolley experience." - Jake Emen
"Despite the name, you’re not coming to Lin Heung for the tea (although you’ll probably ending up drinking it) - you’re here for the dim sum. Lin Heung is as old-school as things get. Don’t plan on just sitting at your table waiting for the trolley to come around to you - this is a dim sum death match, where you’ll be elbowing seniors out of the way to grab what you want and take it back to your table. This may not be the best dim sum in the city, but it is one of the best experiences." - jess basser sanders