At a glance

  • The Hong Kong Tourism Board lists the Sheung Wan branch at Tung Ning Building, 249–253 Des Voeux Road Central. Check the map pin so you don’t head to the former Wellington Street address or the separate Kimberley Road branch in Tsim Sha Tsui.
  • The Tourism Board describes the traditional service style, with staff circulating carts carrying bamboo steamers. When you see something you’d like, ask the staff about the dish, price, and how it will be recorded. Ask about the tea charge, then order an amount that suits your group.
  • If you prefer to choose at your own pace from a menu, a regular-order dim sum restaurant may be more comfortable. If you want to try cart service, account for busy aisles and the possibility of sharing a table, and tell staff about anyone’s allergies.

Day by day

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Before your visit

Check the hours and current entrance for the Tung Ning Building branch in Sheung Wan.

At the restaurant

Ask about the tea charge, dim sum prices, and allergens, then choose small portions from the carts.

Afterward

Continue with your planned walk around Sheung Wan. If the wait is long, choose another meal nearby.

Places and meals

Lin Heung Lau Sheung Wan

The new Sheung Wan location, which opened after the May 2026 move. Distinguish it from the Tsim Sha Tsui branch.

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How to fit it in

Check the Sheung Wan branch’s hours for your visit and fit it into a morning or lunch plan. Don’t assume late-night hours listed for the Tsim Sha Tsui or airport branches apply to Sheung Wan.

Reality check

Transport

Check the walking route from Sheung Wan MTR station to the new address. If you’re combining the meal with a walk to Man Mo Temple or Hollywood Road, consider the hills and any luggage you’re carrying. Don’t confuse the route with the one to the Tsim Sha Tsui branch.

Time

Allow 60–90 minutes for tea and dim sum, plus another 30 minutes for waiting and getting familiar with the ordering process.

Cost

Budget for tea, each dim sum plate, and any service charge. Don’t take too much at the start.

Safety

Watch out for hot steamers and crowded carts and aisles. Check ingredients for allergens.

If plans change

If the Sheung Wan branch is busy

Choose another open dim sum restaurant or a quick meal in Sheung Wan, and keep your afternoon plans.

If you want to eat during a Tsim Sha Tsui visit

Check the separate branch at 25 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. Don’t assume the Sheung Wan branch moved there.

Small tip

The Hong Kong Tourism Board lists Tsim Sha Tsui and the airport as separate branches. When checking reservations, hours, or cart service, specify which branch you plan to visit. If the on-site information differs, choose an alternative in the same area rather than traveling to a distant branch.

Final check before departure

  • Save the new Sheung Wan address and confirm which branch you’ll visit.
  • Check the hours and whether reservations are available at your chosen branch.
  • Before ordering, ask about the tea charge, prices per plate, service charge, and allergens.

Checked the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s individual listing on 2026-09-06. The Sheung Wan branch moved in May 2026 to Tung Ning Building, 249–253 Des Voeux Road Central. Tsim Sha Tsui and the airport are separate branches; check hours for the specific branch.

Information checked: 2026-09-06

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Check the location on the map

Use Google Maps to review the location and nearby route. Recheck opening hours and prices with the official source before visiting.

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