Michelin-Recognised Tim Ho Wan Opens at Lee Garden Two, Causeway Bay
Debuting First-ever “Global Dim Sum Innovation Lab”,
Reinventing Traditional Dim Sum
A new glass-fronted lab kitchen in the new outlet offers an insider look at culinary innovation, recipe refinement, and craft preservation. Exclusive menu highlights include Chef’s Special Siu Mai Trio, Roasted Tea & Fig Steamed Pudding, and Iced Apple Lychee Lu’an Tea.
[HONG KONG, 15September 2026] World-renowned dim sum brandTim Ho Wan has long upheldits commitment to craftsmanship and creative interpretation of authentic dimsum since 2009. With the official opening of its Lee Garden Two location inCauseway Bay in late August 2026, Tim Ho Wan has taken a step forward byintroducing the brand's first-ever "GlobalDim Sum Innovation Lab." Outfitted with transparent glass viewingwindows into the lab kitchen, the spaceoffers diners a front-row view of the culinary team’s passion, craftsmanship,and ongoing innovation.
To mark the grand opening, the Causeway Bay outletunveils a selection of exclusive creations, including the Chef's Special Siu Mai Trio, spotlighting authenticHong Kong local flavors, acontemporary twist on traditional street desserts with theRoasted Tea & Fig Steamed Pudding, and a refreshing Iced Apple Lychee Lu’anTea.
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The "Global Dim Sum Innovation Lab": Merging Heritage with Culinary Innovation
At Tim Ho Wan, classic dim sum is viewed as an evolving art form that continually adapts to contemporary tastes. The Lee Garden Two outlet marks a major milestone with the launch of the brand's first Global Dim Sum Innovation Lab, a dedicated hub for culinary creation, recipe refinement, and chef mentoring—a pioneering initiative in Hong Kong’s dim sum industry. Every breakthrough and elevated recipe developed in this lab will be rolled out across Tim Ho Wan’s global network, ensuring the very best "Taste of Hong Kong" is shared with diners around the world.
Functioning as both an innovation incubator and a training academy, the lab drives every stage of culinary development. Chef Cheung Yat Sing, Global Creative Director at Tim Ho Wan, explains: "This lab is our engine for developing new flavors, perfecting existing recipes, and launching seasonal offerings alongside creative brand partnerships. From initial inspiration and trial ratios to adjusting cooking temperatures, the entire process happens here. We even test 'deliberate mistakes' and push recipes to their limits, refining our process through trial to establish the highest standard. We aren't just making dim sum; we are researching flavors, honing techniques, and building global benchmarks."
Sheng Lee, Global Chief Executive Officer at Tim Ho Wan, added: "Launching the Global Dim Sum Innovation Lab demonstrates our commitment to culinary excellence and talent development, embedding innovation into our daily rhythm. Our ultimate goal is to translate our best recipes into standardized processes. This ensures every Tim Ho Wan location worldwide delivers consistent, Michelin-level quality while sharing Hong Kong’s rich dim sum heritage globally."
Through the lab's transparent glass walls, diners can watch master chefs mentor rising talent in real time, preserving authentic techniques while offering guests an insider view of dim sum creation.
Celebrity Guest & Food Lover Joey Leung Explores the Lab
During the launch showcase, acclaimed stage performer and food lover Joey Leung visited the Innovation Lab to exchange ideas with the culinary team and craft a custom siu mai live on-site. "To me, dim sum represents more than delicious food—it evokes warm memories of gathering with family over hot steamer baskets," shared Joey. "Creating new dim sum requires a subtle balance between innovation, tradition, and taste, which really tests a chef's mastery."
Causeway Bay Exclusive Menu: A Contemporary Tribute to Hong Kong Flavors
The culinary team at Causeway Bay outlet has crafted exclusive dishes that reimagine local street food and classic recipes.
Elevating Dining Culture: Curated Tea Pairings
Dim sum and tea have always been inseparable. Beyond its iconic dim sum, Tim Ho Wan is equally dedicated to elevating the traditional tea-tasting experience. The brand proudly introduces its all-new Orchid Lu’an Tea (available across all locations). Unlike standard floral teas, this signature blend uses premium Chinese Lu’an tea leaves as its base, delicately infused with golden orchid blossoms through repeated traditional scenting techniques—allowing the elegant floral aroma to penetrate deep into the tea leaves for a nuanced, multi-layered flavor profile.
Pouring into a clear, red-amber liquor, this smooth brew naturally cuts through richness, warms the stomach, and promotes digestion. Its long-lasting floral notes perfectly balance the richness of dim sum while enhancing its delicate flavors. To complete the experience, a specially curated Tea Menu categorizes six featured teas by flavor intensity—ranging from rich to delicate—complete with tasting notes to help guests craft their ideal dim sum pairing.
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Lake GreenInterior & Exclusive Merchandise Counter
The Lee Garden outlet features a vibrant lake green interior paletteaccented by warm wood finishes, modern lines, and plush circular booth seating. Alongsidethe glass-enclosed semi-open kitchen with transparent viewing windows lets diners watch dim sumhandcrafted fresh to order. For private gatherings, flexible VIP rooms accommodate businesslunches, family celebrations, and special occasions.
Additionally, the storeintroduces a Merchandise Counter offering brandcollectibles, including Tim Ho Wan "Yum Cha" graphictees, caps, tote bags, ceramic coasters, and packaged tea gift boxes—appealing to dimsum fans, local culture enthusiasts, and tourists alike.
Tim Ho Wan @ Lee Garden Two
Address: Shop LG02-08,Lower Ground Floor, Lee Garden Two, 28 Yun Ping Road, CausewayBay, Hong Kong
Telephone: +852 2328 6269
Opening Hours: 10:00AM – 10:00 PM Website: Click to visit
Social Media: Instagram @timhowan.hk | Facebook TimHoWan Hong Kong
Hashtags: #TimHoWanHK #dimsum#GlobalDimSumInnovationLab #CausewayBayEats@timhowan.hk
About TimHo Wan
Tim Ho Wan was founded in 2009 by Chef Mak Kwai Pui and Chef LeungFai Keung. Chef Mak formerly served as Dim Sum Chef at thethree-Michelin-starred Lung King Heen at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. In 2009, the two masterchefs joined forcesto open theirfirst dim sum eatery—ahumble 20-seat shop in Mong Kok. Within just a year, it earned a prestigious Michelinstar, and has since been recognized by the MichelinGuide for 17 consecutive years. Renowned globally as "the world's mostaffordable Michelin-recognized restaurant," Tim Ho Wan currently operates13 locations across Hong Kong, with an international footprint spanningMainland China, Taiwan, Macau, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the Philippines,Australia, and the USA.
Michelin-Recognised Tim Ho Wan Opens at Lee Garden Two, Causeway Bay Debuting First-ever “Global Dim Sum Innovation Lab”, Reinventing Traditional Dim Sum
Michelin-Recognised Tim Ho Wan Opens at Lee Garden Two, Causeway Bay
Debuting First-ever “Global Dim Sum Innovation Lab”,
Reinventing Traditional Dim Sum
A new glass-fronted lab kitchen in the new outlet offers an insider look at culinary innovation, recipe refinement, and craft preservation. Exclusive menu highlights include Chef’s Special Siu Mai Trio, Roasted Tea & Fig Steamed Pudding, and Iced Apple Lychee Lu’an Tea.
[HONG KONG, 15September 2026] World-renowned dim sum brandTim Ho Wan has long upheldits commitment to craftsmanship and creative interpretation of authentic dimsum since 2009. With the official opening of its Lee Garden Two location inCauseway Bay in late August 2026, Tim Ho Wan has taken a step forward byintroducing the brand's first-ever "GlobalDim Sum Innovation Lab." Outfitted with transparent glass viewingwindows into the lab kitchen, the spaceoffers diners a front-row view of the culinary team’s passion, craftsmanship,and ongoing innovation.
To mark the grand opening, the Causeway Bay outletunveils a selection of exclusive creations, including the Chef's Special Siu Mai Trio, spotlighting authenticHong Kong local flavors, acontemporary twist on traditional street desserts with theRoasted Tea & Fig Steamed Pudding, and a refreshing Iced Apple Lychee Lu’anTea.
The "Global Dim Sum Innovation Lab": Merging Heritage with Culinary Innovation
At Tim Ho Wan, classic dim sum is viewed as an evolving art form that continually adapts to contemporary tastes. The Lee Garden Two outlet marks a major milestone with the launch of the brand's first Global Dim Sum Innovation Lab, a dedicated hub for culinary creation, recipe refinement, and chef mentoring—a pioneering initiative in Hong Kong’s dim sum industry. Every breakthrough and elevated recipe developed in this lab will be rolled out across Tim Ho Wan’s global network, ensuring the very best "Taste of Hong Kong" is shared with diners around the world.
Functioning as both an innovation incubator and a training academy, the lab drives every stage of culinary development. Chef Cheung Yat Sing, Global Creative Director at Tim Ho Wan, explains: "This lab is our engine for developing new flavors, perfecting existing recipes, and launching seasonal offerings alongside creative brand partnerships. From initial inspiration and trial ratios to adjusting cooking temperatures, the entire process happens here. We even test 'deliberate mistakes' and push recipes to their limits, refining our process through trial to establish the highest standard. We aren't just making dim sum; we are researching flavors, honing techniques, and building global benchmarks."
Sheng Lee, Global Chief Executive Officer at Tim Ho Wan, added: "Launching the Global Dim Sum Innovation Lab demonstrates our commitment to culinary excellence and talent development, embedding innovation into our daily rhythm. Our ultimate goal is to translate our best recipes into standardized processes. This ensures every Tim Ho Wan location worldwide delivers consistent, Michelin-level quality while sharing Hong Kong’s rich dim sum heritage globally."
Through the lab's transparent glass walls, diners can watch master chefs mentor rising talent in real time, preserving authentic techniques while offering guests an insider view of dim sum creation.
Celebrity Guest & Food Lover Joey Leung Explores the Lab
During the launch showcase, acclaimed stage performer and food lover Joey Leung visited the Innovation Lab to exchange ideas with the culinary team and craft a custom siu mai live on-site. "To me, dim sum represents more than delicious food—it evokes warm memories of gathering with family over hot steamer baskets," shared Joey. "Creating new dim sum requires a subtle balance between innovation, tradition, and taste, which really tests a chef's mastery."
Causeway Bay Exclusive Menu: A Contemporary Tribute to Hong Kong Flavors
The culinary team at Causeway Bay outlet has crafted exclusive dishes that reimagine local street food and classic recipes.
Elevating Dining Culture: Curated Tea Pairings
Dim sum and tea have always been inseparable. Beyond its iconic dim sum, Tim Ho Wan is equally dedicated to elevating the traditional tea-tasting experience. The brand proudly introduces its all-new Orchid Lu’an Tea (available across all locations). Unlike standard floral teas, this signature blend uses premium Chinese Lu’an tea leaves as its base, delicately infused with golden orchid blossoms through repeated traditional scenting techniques—allowing the elegant floral aroma to penetrate deep into the tea leaves for a nuanced, multi-layered flavor profile.
Pouring into a clear, red-amber liquor, this smooth brew naturally cuts through richness, warms the stomach, and promotes digestion. Its long-lasting floral notes perfectly balance the richness of dim sum while enhancing its delicate flavors. To complete the experience, a specially curated Tea Menu categorizes six featured teas by flavor intensity—ranging from rich to delicate—complete with tasting notes to help guests craft their ideal dim sum pairing.
Lake GreenInterior & Exclusive Merchandise Counter
The Lee Garden outlet features a vibrant lake green interior paletteaccented by warm wood finishes, modern lines, and plush circular booth seating. Alongsidethe glass-enclosed semi-open kitchen with transparent viewing windows lets diners watch dim sumhandcrafted fresh to order. For private gatherings, flexible VIP rooms accommodate businesslunches, family celebrations, and special occasions.
Additionally, the storeintroduces a Merchandise Counter offering brandcollectibles, including Tim Ho Wan "Yum Cha" graphictees, caps, tote bags, ceramic coasters, and packaged tea gift boxes—appealing to dimsum fans, local culture enthusiasts, and tourists alike.
Tim Ho Wan @ Lee Garden Two
Address: Shop LG02-08,Lower Ground Floor, Lee Garden Two, 28 Yun Ping Road, CausewayBay, Hong Kong
Telephone: +852 2328 6269
Opening Hours: 10:00AM – 10:00 PM Website: Click to visit
Social Media: Instagram @timhowan.hk | Facebook TimHoWan Hong Kong
Hashtags: #TimHoWanHK #dimsum#GlobalDimSumInnovationLab #CausewayBayEats@timhowan.hk
About TimHo Wan
Tim Ho Wan was founded in 2009 by Chef Mak Kwai Pui and Chef LeungFai Keung. Chef Mak formerly served as Dim Sum Chef at thethree-Michelin-starred Lung King Heen at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. In 2009, the two masterchefs joined forcesto open theirfirst dim sum eatery—ahumble 20-seat shop in Mong Kok. Within just a year, it earned a prestigious Michelinstar, and has since been recognized by the MichelinGuide for 17 consecutive years. Renowned globally as "the world's mostaffordable Michelin-recognized restaurant," Tim Ho Wan currently operates13 locations across Hong Kong, with an international footprint spanningMainland China, Taiwan, Macau, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the Philippines,Australia, and the USA.