Hong Kong diners are receiving a welcome reprieve from surging costs as major chain restaurants roll out aggressive promotional deals on classic dim sum offerings. Cantonese cuisine powerhouses, including Jade Garden (翠園) and Tao Heung Group’s specialty outlets, are engaging in flash sales, effectively cutting prices by nearly half to attract consumers seeking affordable yum cha experiences. These targeted offers, aimed at providing “anti-inflation” relief, underscore the intense competition within the city’s saturated dining sector.
Jade Garden Unleashes 46% Dim Sum Discount
The perennial favourite, Jade Garden, is currently offering an unprecedented flash set menu, slashing prices by 46%. Until March 3, 2026, patrons can enjoy a fixed eight-item dim sum set for as low as HK$131 per person, representing a significant saving against typical à la carte pricing, where a basket of high-quality har gow (shrimp dumplings) often exceeds HK$40 alone.
This specialized bundle features eight signature items, combining steamed and fried classics. Highlights include the staple Crystal Shrimp Dumplings (har gow), steamed Siu Mai topped with Crab Roe, crispy Chicken Shredded Spring Rolls, and the highly regarded Barbecued Pork (Char Siu). The package requires advance purchase through platforms like Klook and is valid for a 90-minute dining period, encouraging family and friend gatherings.
The Jade Garden promotion is available across eight specific locations, primarily targeting high-traffic areas outside of the central business districts, including Sha Tin, Tseung Kwan O, Tai Po, Yuen Long, and Wong Tai Sin. Customers must present the electronic voucher at the specified branches for redemption.
Tao Heung Subsidiaries Offer “Time-Warp” Pricing
In parallel, Tao Heung Group’s specialist Cantonese eateries, Chung Choi Koon (鍾菜館) and Chung Chu (鍾廚), are taking a different approach by focusing on ultra-low individual item pricing, harkening back to older, more affordable dining eras. These establishments, known for drawing large crowds during morning and lunchtime dim sum hours, are offering over 15 popular dim sum dishes priced between HK$7 and HK$9.
This “time reversal” pricing strategy specifically flags several items at the entry-level HK$7 mark, such as the translucent Chiu Chow Fun Gor (Teochew Dumplings), savoury Chiu Style Glutinous Rice Rolls, delectable XO Sauce Steamed Chicken Feet, and locally favoured Taro Cake with Preserved Meat. Higher-tier offerings, including Abalone Siu Mai, Chives Dumplings, and Black Truffle Mushroom Buns, are available for just HK$8 or HK$9.
A representative from the group noted that these heavily discounted items are pre-portioned and subject to daily limits, emphasizing the first-come, first-served nature of this promotional period. The offer is valid at six selected branches spanning Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories, including locations in Fo Tan, Wan Chai, Tsim Sha Tsui, and Causeway Bay.
These coordinated promotional efforts by major restaurant groups signal a broader strategy to maintain customer loyalty and market share in Hong Kong’s competitive food and beverage sector. By addressing consumer concerns over inflation directly through significant price reductions, these chains are capitalizing on the local passion for affordable, high-quality dim sum. Consumers are advised to act quickly to secure these limited-time deals.