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Tea house and vegetarian restaurant serving dim sum. This branch is near MTR, Admiralty exit C1. Open Mon-Sun 10:00am-8:00pm. Closed 2nd Tuesdays of the month.
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G/F, KS Lo Gallery, Hong Kong Park, Admiralty, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China
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Added by JohnnySensible on 01 Aug 2007
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58 Reviews
First Review by JohnnySensible
Holatravels
Points +218
Amazing dimsums! - Edit
Great selection vegan options clearly marked amazing tea!
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Harpy23
Points +1409
Good dim sum, unclear labelling - Edit
We had a good meal at Lockcha but were frustrated by the lack of clear labelling. There were a couple of symbols that popped up next to some dishes but there was no explanation of what they were. A small number of items clearly said they were vegan but the vast majority said nothing. Some things had egg or cheese in the name so we knew to avoid those. I found an online menu on deliveroo which had more things labelled as vegan so we generally used that as a guide. After guessing our way through some orders, the staff had a look over and confirmed everything we ordered was vegan but we would have much preferred a clear menu rather than having to guess.
Read moreThe food... The bean curd rolls were excellent. They had a good crispy outer and were well filled and flavoured. The fried taro cakes were also great. They had a bit of a potato like texture with some good crunchy bits in there too, again the seasoning was very good. These were our favourites and we ordered extra plates of each of these.
The Shao Mai with black truffle were very good. They had a good meaty texture and and were well flavoured. The truffle on the top was a good addition.
The fried mushroom bun had a good soft texture and a nice bit of crispness on the outside. The bun was a bit sweet and the flavour of the filling didn't really shine through. The fried dumpling had a meaty filling and generally tasted better than the mushroom one. We were also given a vinegar sauce to dip these in which I think would have been welcome earlier to be able to dip other things into too.
The steamed lily bulb dumplings were a bit bland and isn't something I would want to order again.
We got some steamed ginger cake to finish. This was tasty but not as good as a similar one we had at Chi Lin.
We got some Lapsang Souchong tea to drink too which we both enjoyed. It has a good smokiness to it and went well with the food.
Overall, it was a good meal. Not everything really hit the heights we were hoping for and I did knock a star off because of the unclear menu labelling.
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ATWIVE
Points +271
Incredible vegetarian tea house - Edit
Really incredible tea house in a beautiful, scenic location in the park. Everything is vegetarian, the things that contain egg and milk are clearly marked so very easy for vegans. Some mock meat products (which are amazing) and plenty with veggies!
Read moreCalm atmosphere, plenty of locals here catching up with friends. The staff are really friendly, and gave us plenty of instructions on how the tea should be made and some of the more traditional dishes should be eaten.
As you might expect, they have an extensive tea menu and that is a really fun experience. It is a little pricey, but well worth the money for sure!
Pros: Incredible vegetarian and vegan dim sum, Extensive tea menu, Friendly staff in a calm, traditional tea house
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mcckt
Points +41
Great dim sum option - Edit
We tried a lot of dishes and they did not disappoint. The Xiaomai was really good! It’s nice to have soup dumplings and xiaolongbao without meat. Hard to pick from the big tea selection! Overall nice built in in the park. Good experience.
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booncake1
Points +125
wonderful tea and snacks - Edit
This was such a lovely and peaceful place. We tried several teas and the dim sums were really tasty.
Read morePros: selection of tea, good dim sums
Cons: a bit expensive (but this is Central HK)
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lokalvegan
Points +1643
Perfect for tea lovers - Edit
Unfortunately when I was there they ran out of dumplings so I could only try their tea which was really good.
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yauyauuu
Points +385
Unique experience for tea & dimsum lovers! - Edit
A nice and tranquil tea house, located in the midst of a commercial area. Lovey dim sum and creative tea-infused cocktails & beers!
Read morePros: Great for both gatherings and datings, Chinese and western fusion
Cons: Not a lot of dim sum options
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KitMcGrath
Points +270
Delicious dim sum - Edit
This teahouse is gorgeous and both the food and tea were delicious. Would love to visit again.
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LizaJansen
Points +13
Delicious dim sum - Edit
Nice place with great tea and vegetarian dim sum
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veganangiep
Points +483
Good place to immerse in Chinese culture - Edit
Environment: Traditional, classy, relaxed
Read moreFood: Dishes are not marked vegetarian and vegan. Tea is the main thing since it's a tea house. Food is secondary but they are of good quality.
Service: So-so
Price: High
Pros: Big variety of tea
Cons: It can get very noisy during lunch hours.
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RhiannonMagor
Points +22
Vegan dim sun - Edit
located in the park. Tea house and vegetarian dim sum. The tea is expensive, ranging from 38-200 HKD. Was really nice to be able to order vegan dim sun though which cost from around 40 HKD for 2 rolls. Really nice traditional tea house design
Read morePros: Vegan dim sun, nice atmosphere, free wifi
Cons: Tea is expensive
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gorbit
Points +203
Amazing noodles and everything - Edit
Noodles were amazing, so were the dumplings and potato cake things. Would have gone again but wasn’t in town too long. Go!
Read morePs vegan options are not specified on menu but the helpful waiter asked the chef and 2/3 things were vegan
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FrankieW
Points +2670
Tranquil, fancy and delicious. - Edit
A tea house with the emphasis on tea! Great quality tea, I might add.
Read moreThe tea menu, in fact, is far more extensive than the food menu.
The food is Buddhist style simple and delicious. The dining experience was very pleasant, the service was amiable and correct.
Pros: Simple authentic flavours
Cons: Expensive
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ejtrittonhalls
Points +295
Great food - Edit
Delicious food and some good vegan options. Bit expensive for what it is, but the lovely tea house and setting in HK park makes it worth it.
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carlosccr
Points +122
Delicious and authentic - Edit
Fantastic atmosphere, authentic and local experience.
Read moreThe servings are just the right size and delicious taste.
Pros: Ambiance , Decor , Taste
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theveganvisa
Points +216
Delicious Dim Sum at a hefty price - Edit
LockCha Admiralty serves not only the widest variety of fine teas but an expansive selection of all-vegetarian dim sum dishes (with loads of vegan options). It took us quite a while to order since their teas vary from all regions of China promising a wide array of health benefits. Even their dim-sum menu was impossible to choose from!
Read moreAfter narrowing down our choices, and placing our ticks, LockCha Admiralty didn’t disappoint: Their dishes were simplistic and authentic, their staff was courteous and knowledgeable and we even whole-heartedly enjoyed the Cantonese live music. The interior has a museum-like look and it felt more formal than your standard restaurant or hipster hangout. Their prices are in the higher range, even by Hong Kong standards. In our opinion, not the best fit for budget backpackers, but a nice treat to local cuisine and culture if you have a few bucks to spare.
Pros: Many vegan options, Traditional cuisine
Cons: Expensive
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TheCrumbyVegan
Points +318
Immense amount of vegan food - Edit
Really enjoyed this place and the wide variety of vegan options. Would definitely recommend telling them you're vegan and they'll mark down which options are vegan for you to choose from.
Read morePros: variety of food, tea, cool atmosphere
Cons: some of the options were veggie and not vegan
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huefti
Points +767
LockCha Tee Haus. - Edit
Sehr angenehmes Ambiente. Nettes, freundliches Personal. Speisen waren köstlich.
Read morePros: Riesige Teeauswahl
Cons: Teuer. Leider lief die Klimaanlage auf Hochtouren., Dadurch ziemlich frisch im Inneren.
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VeganRox
Points +825
Good treat! - Edit
Went here as a birthday treat with a couple of friends. I'm a bit of a tea fiend and hadn't yet had dim sum so thins was an obvious choice. It's effeminately not cheap ended up paying the equivalent of £25 p/p to feel just full enough, but the choice of vegan dim sum was really great and the food (and tea) really was delicious. Good for a one off treat - unless your're loaded!
Read morePros: Tasty food, Lots of choice , Great tea
Cons: Expencive
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HamDavidson
Points +34
Quite possibly best meal of my life - Edit
I had some delicious tea and dim sum, after making it my mission to find this place during a stopover in Hong Kong. It was absolutely worth it, situated in beautiful gardens and very nice inside. I kept ordering more, it was insanely delicious and delicate food.
Read morePros: Mostly vegan, Incredible flavors , Good service
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NadiaH
Points +46
Lovely treat - Edit
Went for dim sum here as a treat as it’s a little pricier than other places. If you’re looking for something a be special to do in Hong Kong this is a lovely place to try - the food was really good, with a huge range of teas and dim sum to choose from. Set in a gorgeous tea house in beautiful surroundings in Hong Kong Park.
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Soul2Soul Educare
Points +1102
Don't waste your money - overpriced and mediocre - Edit
There are many other vegetarian dim sum places in Hong Kong which are much more moderately priced than this one and with better service! We were thoroughly disappointed at the lack of attention and service at what should be one of the best tea houses in Hong Kong since it is connected to the Tea Museum. The service was horrendous. The server did not even explain how to steep the teas - which at $100+ for each tea leaves much to be desired! The dim sum was very ordinary and nothing to write home about. It was just an overpriced, tourist trap! I have warned you!
Read moreCons: poor service, overpriced
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AshleighJadeCheung
Points +50
There’s definitely better veggie dim sum in Hong Kong - Edit
Nice location and decor - looks authentic. Waitresses were very sour-faced and unobservant, which was a shame.
Read moreFood wasn’t presented particularly nicely and flavour was severely lacking in a number of dishes. Most disappointingly, I found a dead caterpillar on a piece of broccoli in one of my dishes. I discreetly pointed it out to one of the waitresses. She just looked at it and stared blankly back at me. I then prompted her to replace it with a fresh dish to which she replied with ‘maybe’. She took away the dish and another came out relatively quickly, but there was no apology given.
The price was pretty darn high considering our experience.
Seems like a bit of a gimmicky place that rides off of the back that it’s next to the Museum of Tea Ware.
There is much nicer and cheaper veggie dim sum in Hong Kong, don’t waste your time here.
Pros: Nice location, Nice decor, Seated quickly
Cons: Small and flavourless portions, Unfriendly service, Pricey
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Veganfoodexplorer
Points +150
Subtly delicious dim sum - Edit
Had a lovely tea and selection of dim sums. They are very delicate and at first might appear bland due to minimum seasoning but the freshness and quality of vegetables and dough was really delicious and I really enjoyed it. Great selection of tea
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Gnomand
Points +134
Buyer beware - Edit
Went here with my partner. I would have to agree with Pascal_UK and wish I'd seen the reviews before going, as it's hyped up in blogs/lists. It's situated in lovely Hong Kong Park and has a nice interior, sharing the building with a gallery. So, the overpriced dining should have been expected. In my experience, each person had to order tea (HKD$60 ea) otherwise pay a HKD$38 fee ea. The dishes were all average. Ordering from the Chef's recommended section ensures fresh in-house made food and it tasted fresh, but nothing stood out. Had the Shao Mai, baby bamboo dumplings, veg spring rolls, coconut cashew glutinous rice dumpling and coconut pumpkin glutinous rice cake. The spring rolls were good, and the glutinous rice desserts were interesting. For tea we had the double happiness and rising sun blossom teas, two of four or five caffeine-free teas. Not to my palate, but flower tea aficionados might like them. The service was attentive and friendly, maybe a little pushy but expected they were just doing what they were told. I think there are a myriad of other good places to dine out for vegan dim sum in HK.
Read morePros: Location, interior design and spring rolls
Cons: Forced tea purchase, the blossom teas and the medi
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Ashni
Points +2290
Gorgeous tea house in HK Park with good dim sum - Edit
I've eaten here many times with work colleagues and guests visiting HK. It's always a good experience overall. Of course, one of the highlights is the ambience of the teahouse itself, and its setting in the middle of Hong Kong Park.
Read moreThey have a large tea selection, although the cheapest tea is around HKD 40. The tea is served in traditional Chinese way with hot water pot, mini tea pot per person, and a small cup to drink from. This prevents the tea from getting too strong/bitter.
The food is good. They don't have a massive selection and do sell out of certain items, but there is usually enough to choose from. My favourite items include the rice in lotus leaf, mushroom dumplings, veggie dumplings, and bean curd sheet roll. Found the noodles in soy sauce a bit oily/bland, and same with a few other items.
It does add up - I usually pay HKD 170 per person, and that is a light meal, and the service could be better/more friendly.
Book ahead as it is popular.
Updated from previous review on 2017-10-07
Pros: Nice ambience and setting in park, large tea selection, Good dim sum
Cons: Some items average, Expensive, Service could be nicer
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Pascal_HK
Points +313
disappointing - Edit
Sure, the place is nice (though surprisingly noisy), but I was very disappointed by the food which is below average. Choice is limited (mainly dim sum), and nothing except maybe the spring rolls was really tasty. Service is also mediocre. So basically you pay for the location only.
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