Top 15 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Hong Kong 2026 — Vote for Your Favourite

### What is dim sum? Dim sum (點心, literally "touch the heart") refers to a traditional style of Chinese cuisine consisting of small bite-sized portions of food served in steamer baskets or on small plates. In Hong Kong it is most commonly enjoyed as 'yum cha' (飲茶, drinking tea) — a brunch tradition where tea is poured and dishes are selected from passing trolleys or ordered from a menu.

### How much does dim sum cost in Hong Kong? Prices in 2026 range from roughly HK$30–80 per person at neighbourhood teahouses such as Lin Heung or Sun Hing, to HK$150–350 at mid-range chains like Dim Dim Sum or Maxim's Palace, to HK$800–2,000+ per head at Michelin-starred restaurants such as Lung King Heen or Yan Toh Heen.

### Do Hong Kong dim sum restaurants still use trolleys? Some do — Maxim's Palace City Hall and Lin Heung Tea House are famous for traditional trolley service. Upscale hotels such as Lei Garden and Lung King Heen use made-to-order service instead, which ensures freshness but loses some of the theatrical charm.

### Which dim sum restaurants in Hong Kong have Michelin stars? In 2026, Lung King Heen (three stars), Yan Toh Heen (one star), Tim Ho Wan Sham Shui Po (one star) and Lei Garden IFC (one star) hold Michelin recognition.

### When is the best time to go for dim sum? Weekday mornings between 9am and 11am are quietest. Weekends before 10am or after 1pm help avoid the longest queues at popular spots.