Hong Kong diners are enjoying unprecedented value as two prominent Cantonese dining venues unveil aggressive promotions, making popular dim sum and classic Guangdong cuisine highly accessible. The long-established brand Tao Heung Restaurant Group (Tao Yuan Ju Jia) has launched a massive “buy-one-get-two” dim sum buffet flash sale, driving the per-person cost down to an astonishing HK$96. Simultaneously, the newly opened 1 Lung Dim Sum in Tsim Sha Tsui is attracting patrons with a budget-friendly HK$68 solo set meal, alongside a “no-service-charge, no-tea-fee” commitment. These aggressive pricing strategies, running through the end of March 2026, indicate a competitive shift in Hong Kong’s lucrative midday dining market.
Tao Heung Slashes Prices with “Buy-One-Get-Two” Dim Sum Buffet
Tao Heung Restaurant Group is offering a significant limited-time promotion, allowing patrons to indulge in an all-you-can-eat dim sum experience at select branches. The deal, bookable through designated online platforms, features a two-hour unlimited dining session covering more than 40 popular items.
The main attractive offer is the “Buy-One-Get-Two” package, priced at HK$288, which admits two adults and one child (under 1.3 meters), equating to approximately HK$96 per person excluding the obligatory tea and service charges. A separate standard buffet deal is also available, priced at HK$138 for adults and HK$69 for children, representing a notable discount off the typical price.
The promotional lunch buffet is available daily from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm (last order at 3:30 pm) until March 31. Diners who secure their reservations online will also receive a complimentary piece of the premium Whole鮑魚 Bird’s Nest Dumpling (鮑魚灌湯餃) per person.
Highlights of the All-You-Can-Eat Menu:
The extensive selection moves beyond standard fare, offering popular Cantonese classics and staple carbohydrates:
- Classic steamed items like Bamboo Shoot and Shrimp Dumplings (筍尖鮮蝦餃) and Crab Roe Siu Mai (蟹籽燒賣皇).
- Signature baked and fried goods, including Barbecued Pork Buns (鮑汁叉燒包) and Deep-Fried Shrimp Rolls.
- Substantial mains such as Singapore Style Fried Vermicelli and Stir-Fried Beef Ho Fun in Swiss Sauce.
This exclusive deal is currently available only at the Tao Heung branches in Tsim Sha Tsui (Granville Road) and Mong Kok (Stanford Hotel). The promotion presents a tremendous opportunity for families and group diners seeking high-quality Cantonese fare at budget prices.
1 Lung Dim Sum Introduces High-Value Solo Dining Concept
In a contrasting yet equally compelling effort to capture the market, the newly opened 1 Lung Dim Sum in Tsim Sha Tsui is redefining the solo dining experience. Acknowledging a growing trend of single-person households and individual diners, 1 Lung has introduced key policies to maximize appeal: no tea charge and no 10% service fee—all day, every day.
The restaurant, operating from 8 am to 2 am, serves freshly steamed Cantonese items, available individually or by the basket, catering to early birds, late-night revelers, and travelers alike.
The HK$68 “Value King” Solo Set:
1 Lung’s most eye-catching offering is the HK$68 Solo Set Meal, which bundles three components into one highly economical package:
- Steamed Rice Dish: Options include Steamed Rice with Prawns and Garlic.
- Double-Boiled Soup (老火湯): Traditional Cantonese slow-cooked soup, such as Almond Juice and Cabbage with Pork Lung Soup.
- Two Selected Dim Sum Items: Choices feature staples like Spicy Shrimp Dumplings or other daily specialties.
This focus allows customers to enjoy a complete, nutritious, and high-quality Cantonese lunch or dinner for a price generally lower than most fast-food alternatives, positioning 1 Lung as a significant disruptor in the competitive Tsim Sha Tsui quick-service dining landscape.
Implications for Hong Kong’s Dining Scene
The simultaneous introduction of these cut-throat deals by luxury-casual dining chains and newcomer venues underscores the highly competitive nature of Hong Kong’s food and beverage sector. By focusing on volume and efficiency (Tao Heung’s two-hour limit) or affordability and niche market appeal (1 Lung Dim Sum’s solo concept and fee waivers), these promotions provide exceptional value to consumers and hint at a potential strategy of filling seats during traditionally slower periods. Diners keen to experience classic Hong Kong cuisine on a budget should capitalize on these promotions before their expiry at the end of March.