In the heart of Hong Kong's Central District, Lin Heung Tea House has served steaming baskets of dim sum and poured cups of fragrant tea for nearly a century. Now led by third-generation owner Ngan Chuen Fai, this iconic eatery offers more than just a meal – it\u2019s a living archive of Cantonese culinary traditions.
The clatter of trolleys and chatter of regulars create a symphony of flavors and memories here. Classic dishes like siu mai (pork dumplings) and char siu bao (barbecue pork buns) are prepared using recipes unchanged since the 1920s, attracting both residents and travelers seeking authenticity.
\"We\u2019re keepers of Hong Kong\u2019s food heritage,\" Ngan says. While modern fusion restaurants rise across the city, Lin Heung preserves time-honored techniques, from hand-rolled wrappers to broth simmered overnight.
For digital nomads and culture enthusiasts, the tea house doubles as a social hub – a place where business deals unfold alongside family reunions, all accompanied by the ritual of yum cha (\u201cdrinking tea\u201d).
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