Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
Chinese
Tea house and vegetarian restaurant serving dim sum. This branch is near MTR, Admiralty exit C1. Open Mon-Sun 10:00am-8:00pm. Closed 2nd Tuesdays of the month.
© OpenStreetMap contributors
-
G/F, KS Lo Gallery, Hong Kong Park, Admiralty, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China
-
Loading...
-
- Accepts credit cards
-
-
Last update on 24 Aug 2023 by dongjidong
Update business info -
Are you the owner?
Claim this business -
Added by JohnnySensible on 01 Aug 2007
-
-
66 Reviews
First Review by JohnnySensible
nickatkinson
Points +138
Lovely calm atmosphere, nice dumplings and tea - Edit
First of all, this is a beautiful location in an colonial-style building in HK park. There’s also a LokCha in Central in the Tai Kwun compound (which stays open later) which is an equally impressive location.
Read moreThe restaurant itself was so calming. I did go quite late so there weren’t many customers remaining, but it was very peaceful which I loved.
They have a huge selection of Chinese teas to pick from and lots of dumplings/rolls etc. Most are clearly vegan.
Everything I had tasted nice, although I didn’t love it as much as some of the other reviewers.
Only proper downside was that for the price, the amount of dumplings was a bit disappointing. If i had been sharing i’d only be able to have one of each!
Pros: Vibe, Tea, Location
Cons: Portion size of some of the dumplings
Guest
Skalaga
Points +25
Fully vegetarian dim sum restaurant! - Edit
Must try for vegetarian dim sum! Was excited to finally try soup dumplings among many other dim sum foods. Might be pricier than other food in the area but worth it to not have to worry about anything! Also a tea house with a wide variety of teas to try.
Read moreGuest
Greggco
Points +2406
Very good - Edit
The dumplings are very good, nice venue in a quiet area.
Read moreOnly minus is that you HAVE TO order a tea with your meal, which is a bit odd...
Guest
equinoxveg
Points +297
Gorgeous experience - Edit
Lovely selection of clearly marked vegan options (everything is veggie) and lovely tea to choose from! Staff are warm and friendly and attentive. Would recommend the charcoal sesame buns!
Read moreGuest
NoikoGnocchiko
Points +200
Extraordinary Dim Sum - Edit
Loved the dim sum, I wish I ordered more. My favourite was the bean curd roll and dumplings in mushroom broth. Great tea!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-26
Guest
HappySoyBoy
Points +65
Quiet and contemplative - Edit
A perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a traditional tea service with vegetarian dim sum. Keep in mind this is very much has the vibe of traditional tea house (emphasis on tea!) with the dim sum very much an accompanying feature.
Read morePros: Decor, Labels, Tea Selection
Guest
JemiB
Points +304
Fantastic - Edit
This is a perfect place to take visitors as it’s steeped in history, conveniently located in HK park, the food is great, and the experience as a whole is memorable. Highly recommend!
Read moreGuest
ceszilla
Points +2052
my go-to for vegan yum cha - Edit
this has been a go to since 2019 for delicious vegan dimsum. menu changes seasonally. great selection lf tea as well. bonus: this is located in the middle of hong kong park, such a tranquil setting
Read moreGuest
beerzuki
Points +545
Beautiul environment - Edit
A beautiful place to sit. I used to go here years ago and loved it. I feel like the prices have gone up and didn't overly adore the two meals I ordered unfortunately. (: They were been cured skin rolls $48 and pan fried xo noodles $38)
Read moreThey will charge your $38 extra if you don't order tea. Only three of the teas didn't contain caffeine. One of those had honey, leaving a choice between chrysanthemum and rosella. I had chrysanthemum,($48), it was nice to be able to top it up.
All up I've had better but it's something different for fans of tea or visitors to Hong Kong
Updated from previous review on 2010-04-03
Pros: beautiful place to sit, In Hong Kong park
Cons: Have to have tea or charged $38, Pricey , Food was nothing special
Guest
Holatravels
Points +218
Amazing dimsums! - Edit
Great selection vegan options clearly marked amazing tea!
Read moreGuest
Harpy23
Points +2044
Good dim sum, unclear labelling - Edit
We had a good meal at Lockcha but were frustrated by the lack of clear labelling. There were a couple of symbols that popped up next to some dishes but there was no explanation of what they were. A small number of items clearly said they were vegan but the vast majority said nothing. Some things had egg or cheese in the name so we knew to avoid those. I found an online menu on deliveroo which had more things labelled as vegan so we generally used that as a guide. After guessing our way through some orders, the staff had a look over and confirmed everything we ordered was vegan but we would have much preferred a clear menu rather than having to guess.
Read moreThe food... The bean curd rolls were excellent. They had a good crispy outer and were well filled and flavoured. The fried taro cakes were also great. They had a bit of a potato like texture with some good crunchy bits in there too, again the seasoning was very good. These were our favourites and we ordered extra plates of each of these.
The Shao Mai with black truffle were very good. They had a good meaty texture and and were well flavoured. The truffle on the top was a good addition.
The fried mushroom bun had a good soft texture and a nice bit of crispness on the outside. The bun was a bit sweet and the flavour of the filling didn't really shine through. The fried dumpling had a meaty filling and generally tasted better than the mushroom one. We were also given a vinegar sauce to dip these in which I think would have been welcome earlier to be able to dip other things into too.
The steamed lily bulb dumplings were a bit bland and isn't something I would want to order again.
We got some steamed ginger cake to finish. This was tasty but not as good as a similar one we had at Chi Lin.
We got some Lapsang Souchong tea to drink too which we both enjoyed. It has a good smokiness to it and went well with the food.
Overall, it was a good meal. Not everything really hit the heights we were hoping for and I did knock a star off because of the unclear menu labelling.
Guest
ATWIVE
Points +271
Incredible vegetarian tea house - Edit
Really incredible tea house in a beautiful, scenic location in the park. Everything is vegetarian, the things that contain egg and milk are clearly marked so very easy for vegans. Some mock meat products (which are amazing) and plenty with veggies!
Read moreCalm atmosphere, plenty of locals here catching up with friends. The staff are really friendly, and gave us plenty of instructions on how the tea should be made and some of the more traditional dishes should be eaten.
As you might expect, they have an extensive tea menu and that is a really fun experience. It is a little pricey, but well worth the money for sure!
Pros: Incredible vegetarian and vegan dim sum, Extensive tea menu, Friendly staff in a calm, traditional tea house
Guest
mcckt
Points +41
Great dim sum option - Edit
We tried a lot of dishes and they did not disappoint. The Xiaomai was really good! It’s nice to have soup dumplings and xiaolongbao without meat. Hard to pick from the big tea selection! Overall nice built in in the park. Good experience.
Read moreGuest
booncake1
Points +134
wonderful tea and snacks - Edit
This was such a lovely and peaceful place. We tried several teas and the dim sums were really tasty.
Read morePros: selection of tea, good dim sums
Cons: a bit expensive (but this is Central HK)
Guest
lokalvegan
Points +1675
Perfect for tea lovers - Edit
Unfortunately when I was there they ran out of dumplings so I could only try their tea which was really good.
Read moreGuest
yauyauuu
Points +385
Unique experience for tea & dimsum lovers! - Edit
A nice and tranquil tea house, located in the midst of a commercial area. Lovey dim sum and creative tea-infused cocktails & beers!
Read morePros: Great for both gatherings and datings, Chinese and western fusion
Cons: Not a lot of dim sum options
Guest
KitMcGrath
Points +270
Delicious dim sum - Edit
This teahouse is gorgeous and both the food and tea were delicious. Would love to visit again.
Read moreGuest
LizaJansen
Points +13
Delicious dim sum - Edit
Nice place with great tea and vegetarian dim sum
Read moreGuest
veganangiep
Points +483
Good place to immerse in Chinese culture - Edit
Environment: Traditional, classy, relaxed
Read moreFood: Dishes are not marked vegetarian and vegan. Tea is the main thing since it's a tea house. Food is secondary but they are of good quality.
Service: So-so
Price: High
Pros: Big variety of tea
Cons: It can get very noisy during lunch hours.
Guest
RhiannonMagor
Points +22
Vegan dim sun - Edit
located in the park. Tea house and vegetarian dim sum. The tea is expensive, ranging from 38-200 HKD. Was really nice to be able to order vegan dim sun though which cost from around 40 HKD for 2 rolls. Really nice traditional tea house design
Read morePros: Vegan dim sun, nice atmosphere, free wifi
Cons: Tea is expensive
Guest
gorbit
Points +229
Amazing noodles and everything - Edit
Noodles were amazing, so were the dumplings and potato cake things. Would have gone again but wasn’t in town too long. Go!
Read morePs vegan options are not specified on menu but the helpful waiter asked the chef and 2/3 things were vegan
Guest
FrankieW
Points +2987
Tranquil, fancy and delicious. - Edit
A tea house with the emphasis on tea! Great quality tea, I might add.
Read moreThe tea menu, in fact, is far more extensive than the food menu.
The food is Buddhist style simple and delicious. The dining experience was very pleasant, the service was amiable and correct.
Pros: Simple authentic flavours
Cons: Expensive
Guest
ejtrittonhalls
Points +295
Great food - Edit
Delicious food and some good vegan options. Bit expensive for what it is, but the lovely tea house and setting in HK park makes it worth it.
Read moreGuest
carlosccr
Points +122
Delicious and authentic - Edit
Fantastic atmosphere, authentic and local experience.
Read moreThe servings are just the right size and delicious taste.
Pros: Ambiance , Decor , Taste
Guest
theveganvisa
Points +216
Delicious Dim Sum at a hefty price - Edit
LockCha Admiralty serves not only the widest variety of fine teas but an expansive selection of all-vegetarian dim sum dishes (with loads of vegan options). It took us quite a while to order since their teas vary from all regions of China promising a wide array of health benefits. Even their dim-sum menu was impossible to choose from!
Read moreAfter narrowing down our choices, and placing our ticks, LockCha Admiralty didn’t disappoint: Their dishes were simplistic and authentic, their staff was courteous and knowledgeable and we even whole-heartedly enjoyed the Cantonese live music. The interior has a museum-like look and it felt more formal than your standard restaurant or hipster hangout. Their prices are in the higher range, even by Hong Kong standards. In our opinion, not the best fit for budget backpackers, but a nice treat to local cuisine and culture if you have a few bucks to spare.
Pros: Many vegan options, Traditional cuisine
Cons: Expensive
Guest
TheCrumbyVegan
Points +318
Immense amount of vegan food - Edit
Really enjoyed this place and the wide variety of vegan options. Would definitely recommend telling them you're vegan and they'll mark down which options are vegan for you to choose from.
Read morePros: variety of food, tea, cool atmosphere
Cons: some of the options were veggie and not vegan
Guest
huefti
Points +944
LockCha Tee Haus. - Edit
Sehr angenehmes Ambiente. Nettes, freundliches Personal. Speisen waren köstlich.
Read morePros: Riesige Teeauswahl
Cons: Teuer. Leider lief die Klimaanlage auf Hochtouren., Dadurch ziemlich frisch im Inneren.
Guest
For Members
Why was my review removed? Guidelines for writing a review View our privacy policyFor Business Owners
Claim this business See inaccurate information? Submit an update here Link to this page from your site See an unfair review? View full terms & conditionsThis page has been viewed 30917 times.