Luxury Dim Sum at Hong Kong Ritz Carlton, Tin Lung Heen

Recently, I'm hooked on watching old episodes of Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations - they're on repeat because it's the final season (I'm in mourning...seriously.) Bourdain and I share passions for many thing - street food, all preparations of pork, and Asia, to name a few. Last night, I watched him explore Hong Kong, one of my favorite cities in the world and my home for a brief summer. He described Hong Kong as the true foodie city, like a pinball game where the eater is exposed to an infinite amount of food options at every corer.

If Hong Kong is a  pinball game, Tin Lung Heen at the tip-top of the Hong Kong Ritz Carlton in Kowloon Bay is an elegant snooker tournament. Bourdain visited a traditional (read: noisy, crowded, and oh so delicious) teahouse for his dim sum. That's a required experience for anyone - my recommendation: Maxim's City Hall in Central Hong Kong. But sometimes I'm in the mood to enjoy my dim sum with a beautiful view and luxury ingredients, just for a little treat. I recently visited Tin Lung Heen for a dim sum lunch, and it delivers in spades. It's the perfect spot for a business meeting, a celebration, or a quiet moment to savor. 

And the flavors? As good or better than the teahouses - I'd like to think Bourdain would approve.   

{Dim Sum Menu, full of delectables}

{Tiny Bonsai Garden next to our table} 

 {Insanely decadent gold leaf Har Gow, steamed shrimp dumplings} 

 {Three Meats Barbecue Platter, including suckling pig and roast goose - crispy, salty skin perfection} 

 {Yes, more pork: A riff on the classic pork in glutinous rice, using Spanish Iberico Pork}

 {Sweet dim sum to finish - sesame balls with red bean centers, and glutinous rice treats}

Tin Lung Heen

International Commerce Centre (ICC)/the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong

1 Austin Road West, Hong Hong, ph: (852) 2263 2270

Comments

[Janet Vasquez]

The photos are a stunning tribute to the selection of foods.