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Tea house and vegetarian restaurant serving dim sum. This branch is in Tai Kwun Centre for Heritage and Arts. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-11:00pm.
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Shop 01-G07, Block 1, Taikwun, 10, Hollywood Rd, Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China
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Last update on 09 Aug 2024 by MayaKapila
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Added by veganangiep on 18 Jul 2020
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17 Reviews
First Review by veganangiep
JayneS
Points +68
Lockcha Hong Kong Park - Edit
We went to the one in Hong Kong Park. Fantastic experience of teas and dim sum. Easy to see what is vegan and all of it delicious and really good value. Not the expensive rating it’s been given.
Read morePros: Range of teas and whole tea experience , All food delicious, Lots of vegan options
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sglcklch
Points +3323
Tasty vegan dim sum - Edit
We really enjoyed the dim sum here. Only thing to be mindful of is that you have to order at least one beverage per person, which is like a minimum charge if you ask me.
Read morePros: good food
Cons: drink order requirement
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CandyLee
Points +402
The final climax to our journey - Edit
We ate our last meal here before leaving to the airport so this was a perfect way so spend our last day and perfect end for our trip in Hong Kong. Vegan dim sums were my absolute favourite ones. I also bought some flowering tea balls to go as a souvenir.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-12
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zezekiel
Points +73
Delectable Dim Sum - Edit
Wonderful dim sum in a beautiful location, with terrific service as well (thank you Candy)! Very kid friendly as well. #Veganuary
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-01-10
Pros: Dumplings, Noodles, Truffle Siu mai
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victoriachangvegan
Points +864
Decent but Oily - Edit
I found the food to be oily, even compared to the food at other vegan restaurants I went to during this trip to Hong Kong. However, I will note that I am particularly sensitive to oily foods. We tried to order all the non-fried dim sum items. Aside from the oiliness, all items were good (but nothing spectacular), and the sticky rice was particularly enjoyable (but not better than the sticky rice at other vegan restaurants).
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Loupy
Points +271
Fantastic dim sum - Edit
We visited this restaurant twice when we visited HK. We sat outside the first time and inside the second, it did get very hot outside, but it was worth it for the setting.
Read moreWe had a variety of dim sum, they are marked to show whether they’re vegan etc. Dishes we had included fried wontons, samosas, Sichuan style beef dumplings (the only spicy dish) and bean curd skin rolls.
There’s a happy hour in the afternoon, wine was buy one glass get one free and beer was reduced.
The tea menu is extensive, inside you get your own kettle on the table.
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KatieTang
Points +303
An unforgettable vegan yum cha experience at LockCha Tai Kwun in Hong Kong - Edit
🌿 At LockCha Tai Kwun, we had an unforgettable yum cha experience! Located in the historic Tai Kwun, this renowned tea house offers a wide variety of high-quality teas, including traditional Chinese teas, along with cold brew tea cocktails and alcohol-free cocktails. Paired with delicious vegetarian dim sum, it was a perfect blend of tea culture and culinary delight. 🍵
Read more🥟 We savoured siu mai, xiaolongbao, dumplings, stir-fried cheung fun, tofu cha siu bao, and steamed ginger cake. Of course, we also enjoyed cold brew tea cocktails, alcohol-free cocktails, and a pot of fragrant osmanthus oolong tea. Every bite and sip was a unique experience. 🌸
🌞 The weather was perfect for sitting outside, basking in the sun and feeling the gentle breeze, while indulging in these delightful dishes. The elegant setting of LockCha Tai Kwun, combined with attentive service, made it a truly peaceful and relaxing spot. 🍂
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🌿 喺大馆嘅乐茶轩，我哋享受咗一次难忘嘅饮茶点心体验！呢间茶馆位於历史悠久嘅大馆，以提供高品质嘅茶而著名。除咗有传统嘅中国茶，仲有冷泡茶鸡尾酒同无酒精鸡尾酒，配埋美味嘅素食点心，完美结合咗茶文化同美食嘅享受。🍵
🥟 我哋试咗烧卖、小笼包、饺子、炒肠粉、豆腐叉烧包、蒸姜汁糕，仲有冷泡茶鸡尾酒同无酒精鸡尾酒，当然少唔到一壶香气扑鼻嘅桂花单丛。每一道点心同茶饮都带嚟独特嘅享受。🌸
🌞 天气非常适合坐喺户外区，享受阳光同微风，一边食住美味嘅点心，一边放松自己。乐茶轩优雅嘅环境加埋贴心嘅服务，真係让人感受到宁静同放松。🍂
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🌿 喺大館嘅樂茶軒，我哋享受咗一次難忘嘅飲茶點心體驗！呢間茶館位於歷史悠久嘅大館，以提供高品質嘅茶而著名。除咗有傳統嘅中國茶，仲有冷泡茶雞尾酒同無酒精雞尾酒，配埋美味嘅素食點心，完美結合咗茶文化同美食嘅享受。🍵
🥟 我哋試咗燒賣、小籠包、餃子、炒腸粉、豆腐叉燒包、蒸薑汁糕，仲有冷泡茶雞尾酒同無酒精雞尾酒，當然少唔到一壺香氣撲鼻嘅桂花單叢。每一道點心同茶飲都帶嚟獨特嘅享受。🌸
🌞 天氣非常適合坐喺戶外區，享受陽光同微風，一邊食住美味嘅點心，一邊放鬆自己。樂茶軒優雅嘅環境加埋貼心嘅服務，真係讓人感受到寧靜同放鬆。🍂
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Pros: Great Al fresco Dining when the weather is nice , A variety of food and tea / beverages, Friendly staff services
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AdamDarwiche
Points +62
Fantastic veggie dim sum! - Edit
Delicious tea, fantastic dumplings and food! We loved the fried bean curd/seaweed rolls and all of the dumplings we got. The BBQ mushroom buns were excellent as well! Tea menu was extensive, we got chrysanthemum and enjoyed it a lot. Great service too, our waitress was so nice and helpful.
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MayaKapila
Points +230
Delicious dim sum! - Edit
Came here for vegan dim sum and it was amazing! Our favourites were the fresh lily veggie dumpling and the pan fried seaweed bean curd rolls. The glutinous rice ball in jasmine tea sweet soup was one of the best desserts I’ve ever had; the black sesame filling was incredible! The restaurant staff were also lovely: they explained which menu items were vegan, gave us a complimentary red bean dessert, and prepared a bowl of fungus-free noodles for my friend who hates mushrooms!
Read moreDo be warned that some options are mislabelled as vegan! I went with my Cantonese-speaking friend who was able to confirm that none of our food contained eggs/milk/honey, but do double-check rather than assuming (e.g. the deep-fried cheese spring roll was — they confirmed — definitely not vegan, but was labelled as vegan on the menu).
It is more expensive than some other options, but we felt it was worth it for the food, the dim sum experience, and nice atmosphere/interior (and still very good value for money — just more than it would be elsewhere in HK). (Also, our single cocktail each came to $118 out of a total bill of approx $350 per person — so if you give the alcohol a miss, it is quite reasonably priced).
It is a little tricky to find; you need to go up the hill and into the square. (If using Google Maps, set your destination as the parade ground or Tai Kwun, not the restaurant itself.)
Be aware that although the restaurant closes at 11, last food orders are around 8-8:30 pm.
Overall, we really liked LockCha and would definitely recommend!
Pros: Dim sum, Desserts, Friendly service
Cons: More expensive , Some inaccurate labelling
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Vivek1
Points +81
Lovely location, friendly staff, great tea, beer and food - Edit
Really interesting beers made from tea and the tea I tried (four seasons oolong) was delicious. We also ordered a lot of food and it was all really tasty and well presented.
Read morePros: Great ambience outdoors, Friendly staff and good service , Really good range of local foods on menu
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jenso
Points +421
Expensive and lots of meat replacements - Edit
Good food but pricey and it is very dominated by meat replacements (beyond it impossible - which had quite a dominant flavour in my opinion).
Read moreTheir vegan labelling is completely off, as they don’t know the concept. But the vast majority of dishes are vegan. I was told that the baos and noodles use eggs
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V:Traveller
Points +4193
Excellent - Edit
Note: All of the menu is completely vegan two different waiters told me.
Read moreFood: 5/5
Vegan options (variety): 5/5
Vegan labelling: 3/5
Value for money: 5/5
Portion size: 4/5
Atmosphere: 5/5
Service: 4/5
Location: 5/5
Reservation recommended: yes
Would I visit again? Yes
Visited: 1/2024
jenso
No, not all. I was told that the noodles and the baos use eggs. But yeah, the labelling is wrong
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friedrice
Points +1378
Good location & menu, but some dishes were bland - Edit
Sichuan style dumplings had v little Sichuan peppers, and the vegan pork skewers came with a really runny satay sauce that tasted ready-made instead of fresh. However, the other choices such as the steamed cabbage dumpling, bean curd with laver, and seafood dumpling were really good! Definitely ask for chilli sauce and vinegar as dips.
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DorothyMa
Points +71
Authentic Dimsum with Omni Beef - Edit
Their tea selection is always good, enjoy tea there a lot!
Read moreAnd they used the new omni beef to create new vegan beef dimsum, so delish! Steamed beef ball, deep fried beef balls with Beancurd sheet…
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Tildis
Points +58
Great location with good food - Edit
The location is super nice with a nice outdoor seating.
Read moreThe food was good but nothing special in my opinion, especially if you consider that the prices are quite high.
Updated from previous review on 2022-10-12
Pros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: A bit expensive
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Dariush
Points +1100
Excellent Dim Sum, Great Location - Edit
I really like this place- the location at Taikwun is fun and happening. There is spacious outdoor seating adjacent to Taikwun’s main plaza, and slightly more cramped accommodations inside. The food is excellent, but be careful to note the vegan designations as at least one item features “vegan beef” in the title but is not actually vegan. At the risk of stating the obvious, this place has an amazing tea selection- including cold options for hot days.
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veganangiep
Points +483
Al fresco dining with traditional Chinese food - Edit
(Updated after a year) Recently I went there a few times for breakfast and lunch. Service has been upgraded, perhaps because of new staff. Food was excellent. Highly recommended.
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Environment: Cozy, traditional, relaxed
Food: Some vegan choices on the order sheet during lunch. Dishes are marked vegetarian and vegan. Portion of some dim sums is very small. So expect the bill to go up if you don't eat like a bird. Tea is the main offering and range from HK$40 to up to a few hundred dollars, similar to their Admiralty branch.
Service: So-so
Price: High
Pros: Outdoor seating with good view of Tai Kwun
Cons: Bring insect repellent if you sit outdoor
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