Tim Ho Wan launches first global dim sum innovation lab

Hong Kong dim sum brand Tim Ho Wan has introduced its first-ever "Global dim sum innovation lab" following the late-August opening of its flagship store at Lee Garden Two in Causeway Bay.

The lab serves as a dedicated incubator for culinary creation, recipe refinement, and chef mentorship. Every breakthrough and elevated recipe developed inside the lab will eventually be rolled out across Tim Ho Wan’s international network, ensuring consistent quality across its global footprint.

Outfitted with transparent glass viewing windows, the open-kitchen space offers diners a front-row view of the master chefs and rising talent at work.

To mark the grand opening, the Causeway Bay outlet unveiled a selection of exclusive creations, including the chef's Special Siu Mai Trio highlighting authentic local Hong Kong flavours, the Roasted Tea & Fig Steamed Pudding as a modern twist on traditional street desserts, and a refreshing Iced Apple Lychee Lu’an Tea.

Functioning as both an innovation incubator and a training academy, the lab drives every stage of culinary development. Cheung Yat Sing, global creative director at Tim Ho Wan, explains: "This lab is our engine for developing new flavours, perfecting existing recipes, and launching seasonal offerings alongside creative brand partnerships. From initial inspiration and trial ratios to adjusting cooking temperatures, the entire process happens here."

"We even test 'deliberate mistakes' and push recipes to their limits, refining our process through trial to establish the highest standard. We aren't just making dim sum; we are researching flavors, honing techniques, and building global benchmarks," he added.

Sheng Lee, global chief executive officer at Tim Ho Wan, added: "Launching the Global Dim Sum Innovation Lab demonstrates our commitment to culinary excellence and talent development, embedding innovation into our daily rhythm. Our ultimate goal is to translate our best recipes into standardised processes. This ensures every Tim Ho Wan location worldwide delivers consistent, Michelin-level quality while sharing Hong Kong’s rich dim sum heritage globally."

During the launch showcase, stage performer and food personality Joey Leung joined the culinary team to exchange ideas and craft a custom siu mai live on-site, noting that creating new dim sum demands a subtle balance between innovation, tradition, and flavour mastery.

MARKETING-INTERACTIVE has reached out to Tim Ho Wan for more information.

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