Lin Heung Tea House is famous for its authentic and traditional Chinese dim sum, attracting international newspapers coverage including features from CNN and TIME magazine.

Lin Heung Tea House has been featured in several films, including The Longest Summer (1998) and In the Mood for Love (2000).

On August 8, 2022, Lin Heung Tea House announced its closure via its Facebook page, reported by local media.

After a Hanlin Academy member called Chan Yu Yue (Chinese: 陳如岳) visited the Tea House, he really appreciated their lotus paste.

Waiters will serve diners with cups, a basin for rinsing cutlery and offer them a tally card when they successfully get a seat.

Aside from the Lotus-seed-paste Bun, the Tea House offers over 30 kinds of dim sum, including har gow, shumai, cha siu bao.

Besides the traditional dim sum where one find in most Chinese restaurants, there are numerous special dishes that can be found only in Lin Heung Tea House.