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【 Popular Dim Sum 】 Caterking Dim Sum Workshop( 豪隍點心工房 ) offering great value for money

Caterking Dim Sum Workshop opened its second branch in the Kwun Tong Industrial Area. (Source: Caterking Dim Sum Workshop Official Website)

When it comes to dim sum, one cannot overlook the increasingly popular " Caterking Dim Sum Workshop " in recent years. This hidden gem in the Kwun Tong industrial area has not only opened its second branch in the same district within a few short years but has also expanded to Hong Kong Island's Taikoo City this year for the first time. The enduring popularity of Caterking Dim Sum Workshop, located above a Kwun Tong factory, has led to consistently full tables and long queues downstairs. The connection can be attributed to the owner and head chef, Master Chung Yau-yu, who excels in dim sum making and has previously worked in many renowned restaurants, hotels, and clubs across Hong Kong.

The har gows at Caterking Dim Sum Workshop are renowned for their large size and abundant shrimp filling. Siu mai and Baked Barbecue Pork Buns are popular dim sum items at Caterking Dim Sum Workshop.

Caterking Dim Sum Workshop 's main branch in Kwun Tong offers over a hundred varieties of dim sum, snacks, and noodles. All the food is prepared in their Hong Kong factory, focusing on made-to-order traditional Chinese dim sum, with daily deliveries ensuring consistent quality across all branches! Known for their fresh and generous portions, items like the har gows and siu mai boast thin skins and flavorful fillings, with sizes larger than those commonly found in the market. Their pan-fried dishes are exceptional, not greasy, such as the garlic cheese fresh shrimp spring rolls(“ 蒜香芝士鮮蝦長春卷 ”) and Shrimp-Stuffed Beancurd Roll( 鮮蝦腐皮卷 ) . With great value for dim sum and no additional service charge, it's no wonder that it has remained highly popular over the years, attracting a steady stream of customers.

Caterking Dim Sum Workshop does not impose a service charge. Caterking Dim Sum Workshop’s garlic cheese fresh shrimp spring rolls Caterking Dim Sum Workshop established in Taikoo City earlier this year.

Main Branch Address: 1/F, A, King Yip Factory Building, 65-67 King Yip Street, Kwun Tong.

Tel ： 25625668

Kwun Tong Branch: Shop B, G/F, EGL Tower, 83 Hung To Road, Kwun Tong.

Tel ： 98890206

Taikoo Shing Branch: Shop 255, 2/F. Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong Island

Tel ： 91331253

【 Michelin One Star 】 Yat Tung Heen(“ 逸東軒 ”) luxury dim sum blending stylish innovation

In 2024, Yat Tung Heen at the Eaton Hotel in Jordan has once again secured the prestigious Michelin One Star rating for the eighth consecutive year. As a Michelin-starred restaurant, it is helmed by the renowned chef Tang Dung, offering a blend of stylish innovation with traditional Cantonese cuisine. Renowned for its seafood and seasonal delicacies, the exquisite dim sum served here is one of the restaurant's signature dishes.

The decoration of Yat Tung Heen is very elegant. (Source: Yat Tung Heen Official Website) A must-try at Yat Tung Heen is the barbecue pork. (Source: Yat Tung Heen Official Website)

To let diners savor the exquisite dishes recognized by Michelin, Yat Tung Heen has extended its Michelin-starred dim sum promotion. From Monday to Friday, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., guests can enjoy a variety of handmade dim sum starting at just HK$38. Options include more than 30 dim sum choices like bamboo shoot and fresh har gow, scallop siu mai, and crispy Salted Egg Custard Buns. Additionally, there are recommended dishes such as barbecue pork, roasted crispy pork, and crystal shrimp balls, which are award-winning signature dishes. The menu also features a selection of premium Chinese teas for diners to enjoy.

Exquisite Michelin-starred dishes at Yat Tung Heen. (Source: Yat Tung Heen Official Website) " 二弄玻璃蝦球 " features large tiger prawns prepared in two different ways. (Source: Yat Tung Heen Official Website) Sweet corn and seafood dumplings. (Source: Yat Tung Heen Official Website)

Address: B2/F, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road.

Tel ： 2710 1093

【 Nostalgic Charm 】 Old Fung Tea House(“ 老馮茶居 ”) the tradition of classic flavors

The decoration of Old Fung Tea House is themed around the nostalgia of the 1960s and 1970s. (Source: Old Fung Tea House)

For tourists seeking to experience the flavors of old Hong Kong, Old Fung Tea House is undoubtedly the perfect choice. Its dim sum is centered around nostalgia, with each dish prepared following traditional methods, allowing diners to relive the tastes of the past. The store's decor is themed around the nostalgia of the 1960s and 1970s, featuring elements like public housing estates and street food stalls, creating a sense of time reversal that stirs up diners' memories.

Old Fung Tea House, following a nostalgic theme, offers a variety of traditional dim sum. (Source: Old Fung Tea House) Soft and chewy steamed red date cake. (Source: Old Fung Tea House) Long-awaited creamy minced Beef with egg over rice. (Source: Old Fung Tea House)

Originating from Yuen Long and now with branches in Tsuen Wan and Tai Po, Old Fung Tea House was founded by the father-son duo of Fung Yiu-wing and Fung Man-kit. Fung Yiu-wing, in charge of dim sum, previously worked at the Fung Shing Restaurant in North Point and various Cantonese restaurants in Guangzhou, amassing over 40 years of experience. His dim sum not only follows traditional methods but also maintains a high standard of quality. Many of the dim sum and pastries offered are quite distinctive, rarely found in other establishments, such as shrimp paste with pork belly rice, quail egg siu mai, Old-fashioned Thousand-layer Steamed Buns, and Chinese New Year Cake with Ginger.

Old Fung Tea House 's four signature nostalgic dim sum offerings . (Source: Old Fung Tea House)

Yuen Long Branch: 66 Tai Tong Road, Yuen Long

Tel ： 2659 8826

Tsuen Wan Branch: Shop G30-G33, G/F, Tsuen Wan Kolour Mall II, 68 Chung On Street, Tsuen Wan

Tel ： 2366 8188/2366 8628

Tai Po Branch: G/F, No. 14, Treasure Gardenn, 1 On Chi Road, Tai Po

Tel ： 2388 0798

【 Memory Lane 】 London Restaurant(“ 倫敦大酒樓 ”) sells dim sum from pushcarts

Diners often queue up in long lines at London Restaurant, where every seat is usually occupied, to enjoy their dim sum. (Source: London Restaurant)

Located in Mong Kok for over half a century, London Restaurant stands as one of the few remaining traditional tea houses in Hong Kong that still offers dim sum service via pushcarts. Situated on the 3rd and 4th floors of a building, most diners heading to the 3rd floor may need to share tables (join others), a practice known as "punting." For those preferring a more comfortable dining experience without sharing a table with strangers, the 4th floor is the preferred choice.

The increasingly rare and sought-after Fried Wonton with Sweet & Sour Sauce can be found at London Grand Restaurant. (Source: London Restaurant)

However, the true heart of the restaurant lies on the 3rd floor, where it is often packed with diners, bustling with activity. Here, you'll find "ah jehs" (ladies) pushing nostalgic dim sum carts around, loudly calling out the names of the dim sum dishes. Additionally, there are on-the-spot services for freshly pan-fried turnip cakes and rice noodle rolls. Moreover, within the restaurant, there is a food section offering a wide array of dim sum options ranging from pan-fried, deep-fried, stir-fried, steamed, baked, to stewed dishes, providing a plethora of choices for diners. The food section is frequently crowded, with the incredibly popular coconut egg white pudding with bird's nest being the restaurant's signature dish. As soon as it is served, diners rush to queue up to purchase it. Due to its high demand, each person is limited to purchasing only 2 servings

The limited edition and highly popular coconut egg white pudding with bird's nest. (Source: London Restaurant)

Address: G/F, Good Hope Building, 612 Nathan Road, Mong Kok.

Tel ： 2771 8018/ 2771 6111