Choi Lung Restaurant — Restaurant in Tsuen Wan District

This dim sum restaurant offers a truly traditional Hong Kong atmosphere. Stepping inside feels like a trip back in time. What makes this spot even more appealing is its location as a perfect pit stop to add power before heading up to Hong Kong's highest peak.

The menu features a good variety of classic dim sum dishes, and I have two strong recommendations. First, the "boiled watercress” was surprisingly delightful. It was fresh, perfectly cooked.

Secondly, the "steamed pork ribs” were excellent. The ribs were tender, flavorful, and the seasoning was spot on. This is a satisfying and energizing choice before a climb.

What also stood out was the self-brewed tea, made with water sourced from Tai Mo Shan. Knowing the water comes from the very mountain you might be about to ascend adds a unique touch.

You could really taste the difference in the quality of the water, resulting in a fragrant and satisfying tea that perfectly complemented the meal and provided a refreshing boost.

Overall, this restaurant provides an authentic dim sum experience with some standout dishes and a commitment to quality ingredients, even down to the tea sourced from the nearby peak. Its strategic location makes it an excellent place to recharge and enjoy a delicious meal before tackling Hong Kong's highest mountain.

Definitely worth a visit for both the food and the...

Went there for a breakfast before a hike. Originally planned to go to another more famous restaurant, but it was closed.

Self service, including getting your tea, bowls, chopsticks, sauces and dimsum yourself.

The ground floor got a few tables and the dimsum counters, where you can get steamed and fried dimsum, blanched veggies and cheong fun (steamed rice rolls). Most patrons picked the table upstairs, esp the alfresco area overlooking the village and mountains.

The most impressive dish was definitely the blanched watercress freshly harvested that same morning. They were crunchy, though the fuyu was a bit too much, making the dish a tad too salty for me. The shrimp dumplings were huge and tasted nice. The others were so-so.

Around 220HKD for two, can get better food near home, but this type of village tea restaurants is more of an old era nostalgic pilgrimage kind...

Best Dim Sum in Hong Kong. Period.

This sleepy village on the slopes of Tai Mo Shan hides a secret... Some local ladies sells a divine selection of home made dim sum every morning from a old village house here. The setting is pretty basic: buy your dim sum on the ground floor, then head up stairs to find a table. Tea and cutlery is self service (no waiters). Then sit down and dig in while enjoying sweeping views of the mountain and Hong Kong below.

The food is the winner though! Generous portions and a huge variety of dishes. From more modern selections to all the old time favourites. The Lo Mai Gai is to die for, but take it home for lunch because it's huge!

Friendly service, parking available, come early because they sell out fast!

Highly recommended for locals and...