Heads up, foodies!
In case you missed it, Hong Kong’s beloved Lin Heung Lau has officially closed its home at Wellington Street (where it had been based since 1980) and relocated to Tung Ning Building at Des Voeux Road in Sheung Wan. The move marks the end of an era for the century-old tea house, which was widely regarded as one of the last mainstays of traditional dim sum culture in the city.
Founded more than a century ago, Lin Heung Lau built its reputation on authentic Cantonese fare served via classic dim sum trolleys, preserving a disappearing style of yum cha dining. The institution briefly closed in August 2022 before reopening under new ownership in April 2024, only to confirm earlier this year that it would vacate its Central address due to redevelopment.
Before its departure, the space was given a final send-off with a one-night-only Dim Sum Raveon April 18, 2026, which transformed the century-old dining room into a late-night dance floor in collaboration with RaveDAO.
Following its relocation to Sheung Wan, Lin Heung Lau is already looking ahead with expansion plans. The restaurant has announced a fourth outlet at Hong Kong International Airport, taking over the former location of Maxim’s Jade Garden at 8/F, Departure Hall Mezzanine, Terminal 1, directly across McDonald’s. The new branch is expected to open early summer and is poised to cater to a growing influx of travelers, including visitors from the Greater Bay Area and international tourists.
Despite the change in address, Lin Heung Lau’s enduring appeal lies in its commitment to heritage dining, offering a rare glimpse into Hong Kong’s living culinary history as it enters its next chapter in Sheung Wan and beyond.
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Location: Lin Heung Lau, G/F, 1/F & 2/F, Tung Ning Building, Nos. 249-253 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
