Lan Fong Yuen Tsim Sha Tsui Branch — Restaurant in Kowloon

Lan Fong Yuen’s Tsim Sha Tsui branch, located in the basement of WK Square on Nathan Road, is a well-known cha chaan teng offering a traditional Hong Kong-style dining experience. 

The restaurant’s basement location contributes to a somewhat cramped and dimly lit atmosphere, which may not appeal to all diners. Seating is limited, and during peak hours, patrons often find themselves sharing tables with strangers, a common practice in Hong Kong’s bustling eateries.

While the establishment is famed for its “pantyhose” milk tea and pork chop buns, some visitors find the food to be average and not as exceptional as the restaurant’s reputation might suggest. Dishes like instant noodles with toppings are considered simple and may not meet the expectations set by numerous glowing reviews. 

Service at Lan Fong Yuen is typically brisk, aligning with the fast-paced nature of many local tea restaurants. Staff efficiency is prioritized over personalized attention, which might come across as curt to some guests.

In summary, Lan Fong Yuen’s Tsim Sha Tsui branch offers a glimpse into traditional Hong Kong dining culture. However, those seeking a more comfortable setting or gourmet cuisine might explore other dining options...

They are apparently the legendary reigning champion of Hong Kong-style milk tea. The original branch is located in Central. I went to the branch located in Heath Hong Kong in the basement of Chungking Mansions (Tsim Sha Tsui). Busy and packed. There was a line just after 16:00 but it moved quickly. I just wanted the hot milk tea and there was a minimum spend to dine in so I took my tea and sat in the shared communal food hall dining area. The milk tea was good. Quite strong and bitter but I liked it. The milk made it very heavy and filling. I didn't add any sugar to it. I couldn't finish it, despite the small cup but it was nice. Staff were pleasant and friendly. The minimum spend to dine in was not much. Your likely to have to share a table depending on how many people there are in your party. Very tightly-packed tables, like a canteen. Loud and noisy, but it had a real local Hong Kong feel. Food looked rich and hearty. I believe they are also known for their instant noodles. Would recommend the milk tea. It isn't something I would drink everyday. It is quite rich and I am not a big dairy person. However, on a cold January afternoon with a runny nose and cold,...

Food tastes normal, no surprise and inconsistent. I tried the milk tea on the first day was really good, but the second day it was bitter and seems too old. The prices are really ridiculous high. HKD26 for a small paper cup of milk tea. Comparing with Cafe de Coral upstairs, they just charge you HKD11 and their taste is not even worser. At least their taste is same delicious every day. HKD26 for egg sandwich with only one small egg, you could only have the bread in your mouth without any egg flavor. HKD34 for pork chop bun, it's absolutely a shame. Small bun with a tiny piece of tough pork and a piece of tomato. Half portion of the pork was unchewabled, that means you are only paying $34 to buy a plain small bun with piece of tomato. I paid almost HKD290 for 4 persons. I had enjoyed the same food with much much more high quality in other restaurants in TST but only paying about...