HONG KONG – A delightful collision of century-old tradition and modern pop culture is underway in Tsim Sha Tsui, as the venerable Lin Heung House tea house announces an unexpected collaboration with the widely beloved, cheerful character, LuLu the Piggy (罐頭豬LuLu). This limited-time partnership, executed with creative studio TOYZEROPLUS, transforms the heritage dim sum establishment into a playful cultural hotspot from Tuesday, February 10, 2026, through April 9, 2026.
Dim sum enthusiasts and toy collectors are invited to experience “yum cha” alongside LuLu the Piggy, who is temporarily taking on the role of a charming “shop assistant” at the Lin Heung House Tsim Sha Tsui branch. The initiative features themed photo opportunities, exclusive merchandise, and a fusion of classic Cantonese dining ambience with the character’s signature whimsical appeal.
Heritage Meets Cuteness: A Cultural Crossover
Lin Heung House, renowned for preserving the authentic, bustling atmosphere of Hong Kong’s mid-20th-century tea houses—complete with traditional dim sum trolleys, porcelain teacups, and communal seating—is leveraging the popularity of LuLu the Piggy to engage a new generation of diners.
The Tsim Sha Tsui branch, which made headlines following its 24-hour reopening in June 2025 at 25 Kimberley Road, serves as the vibrant backdrop for the collaboration. Inside, several dedicated photo zones showcase LuLu the Piggy interacting with the tea house setting. These installations feature figures of ‘Lu the Shop Assistant,’ dressed in traditional uniform and serving steaming baskets of dim sum, offering fans unique opportunities to capture memorable moments. Spontaneous appearances by a LuLu the Piggy costumed mascot are also anticipated, enhancing the interactive experience.
Exclusive Merchandise Targets Collectors
A central attraction of the pop-up is a curated selection of limited-edition merchandise that blends the aesthetics of the tea house with LuLu’s iconic image. The most sought-after item is the “Shop Assistant” exclusive hanging card figurine (HK$228), depicting LuLu dutifully clutching a traditional bamboo steamer. Anticipating high demand, this specific collectible will be sold in highly limited batches of 100 per day on February 13, 14, and 15, starting at 2 PM, with a strict purchase limit of two per person.
Further highlighting Hong Kong’s culinary heritage, the collection includes themed apparel and accessories:
- Limited Edition Collaboration T-Shirts: Available from February 13, the range includes five designs featuring classic Hong Kong elements, such as the authentic “dim sum ticket card” (點心紙) and vintage menu patterns (starting from HK$258).
- Accessories: Fans can also grab items like the neon-lit design shoulder bag (HK$98) and dual-colour multi-purpose scarves (HK$88).
For blind box aficionados, the “Lu’s Kitchen” (Lu家小館) New Blind Box Series offers miniature LuLu pigs playfully dressed as famous Chinese dishes, including Peking Duck, candied hawthorn sticks (tanghulu), and hot pot, solidifying the character’s presence in the culinary realm ($90 per single box; $720 per tray of eight).
Practical Details for Visitors
The temporary retail area within Lin Heung House Tsim Sha Tsui will operate with slightly varied hours throughout the week: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM from Monday to Thursday, and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Friday, weekends, and public holidays. Visitors are reminded that while enjoying the novelty of the collaboration, they can still indulge in the tea house’s signature, hand-made dim sum, such as the renowned lotus seed paste buns and crab roe siu mai.
This crossover signifies a trend in Hong Kong’s dynamic food and lifestyle market, where traditional cultural anchors like Lin Heung House are finding novel ways to revitalize their image and attract a diverse clientele by partnering with contemporary, uplifting intellectual properties like LuLu the Piggy. Foodies and collectors alike are encouraged to visit early to secure their piece of this unique Hong Kong cultural moment before the pop-up concludes in April.