Hong Kong dim sum parlour Lin Heung Tea House closes after 104 years; owners blame impact of pandemic disruptions
- The dim sum restaurant, which has 104 years of history in Hong Kong, announced its two branches’ sudden closure on social media at midnight on Tuesday
- The message thanked diners for their years of support, and said the hardships endured during the pandemic played a part in the decision to close
Lin Heung Tea House, a restaurant with a 104-year history in Hong Kong that served dim sum on trolleys and traditional Cantonese dishes, has closed its doors for the final time.
The restaurant in Central announced the closure in a social media post at midnight on Tuesday. The brand’s Tsuen Wan branch, Lin Heung Tsan, closed at the same time.
The short message, pinned to the top of parent company Hong Kong Lin Heung Group’s Facebook page and reposted to its Instagram channel, thanked customers for their years of support and expressed regret at having to say goodbye.
Since the coronavirus pandemic began in the spring of 2020, the owners had done their very best to keep the teahouse going, but ultimately it could not survive, the post said. They hope that they will be able to see everyone again one day, it added.
They also reminded guests that Lin Heung Kui, the Sheung Wan branch of the restaurant, which is under different ownership, is still operational.