Visit Kam Fai Dim Sum — 6–14 Gresson Street, Wan Chai

Shop details at a glance

Name	Kam Fai Dim Sum 金輝點心 (Gresson Street shop)
Address	Shop C, G/F, 6–14 Gresson Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Phone	+852 2520 0138 / +852 6829 9296
Hours	Daily 05:30–16:00, including public holidays
Open since	2013
Food	Handmade dim sum, rice noodle rolls, buns and cakes, clay pot steamed rice, steamed fish
Average spend	About HK$51–100 per person
Payment	Cash, AlipayHK, Alipay — bring some cash
Seating	Small room, no reservations, shared tables at peak times
Takeaway	Yes, secure-seal packing; delivery platforms also available
Languages	Chinese, English and Korean menus in the shop
Coordinates	22.27650, 114.16984

Some platforms list hours as 05:00–15:30; the sign in the shop is authoritative. During a typhoon signal 8 or black rainstorm warning we may close early, so call ahead in bad weather.

Step-by-step walking directions

Gresson Street is a short street connecting Queen's Road East with Johnston Road, lined with open market stalls, which makes it easy to spot. Early in the morning the traders are loading up and the street is busier than the rest of the day.

From Wan Chai MTR, Exit D — about 4 minutes

1. Leave Exit D and come up to street level on Johnston Road.
2. Walk east along Johnston Road, towards Causeway Bay, for two to three minutes.
3. Watch for a narrow street on your right with market stalls and fruit vendors at its mouth — that is Gresson Street.
4. Turn in and walk about twenty paces. We are on the ground floor; there are usually people waiting or collecting takeaway outside.

From Wan Chai MTR, Exit B1 — about 5 minutes

1. Leave Exit B1 and join the pavement on Johnston Road.
2. Walk east for roughly four minutes, passing Tai Yuen Street and Cross Street.
3. Turn into Gresson Street at the market stalls.
4. The shop is on the ground floor; the sign reads 金輝點心 in gold on red.

From Queen's Road East — from the south

1. Walk along Queen's Road East to the Gresson Street junction.
2. Turn into Gresson Street and head towards Johnston Road.
3. We are in the northern half of the street, at ground level.

Photographs of the shopfront and the street are in the gallery. If the market crowd makes it hard to find, call +852 2520 0138.

Transport options

Mode	Where to get off	Walk	Notes
MTR	Wan Chai station, Exit D	~4 min	Island line; the fastest option
MTR	Wan Chai station, Exit B1	~5 min	Walk east along Johnston Road
Tram (“ding ding”)	Johnston Road	1–2 min	Flat fare; fewer trams very early, but the most atmospheric ride
Bus	Johnston Road or Queen's Road East	2–5 min	Many Hong Kong Island routes pass by
Minibus (red)	Along Johnston Road	1–3 min	Tell the driver “Gresson Street”
Taxi	Mouth of Gresson Street	Immediate	The street is narrow with stalls — get out at the junction
Star Ferry	Wan Chai Ferry Pier	~12 min	From Tsim Sha Tsui; see below
On foot from Causeway Bay	—	~15 min	West along Hennessy Road / Johnston Road
On foot from Admiralty	—	~15 min	East along Queen's Road East

What to say to a taxi driver

Many drivers will not recognise the shop name, but every driver knows the street. Show this line or read it out:

灣仔機利臣街 — “Wan Chai, Gresson Street” (gei lei san gaai), turn in from Johnston Road.

If that draws a blank, add: “near Tai Yuen Street, close to Queen's Road East.” Taxis on Hong Kong Island are red, metered, and generally cash only — some now take Octopus or QR payment, but do not count on it.

Arriving by Star Ferry from Tsim Sha Tsui

If you are staying in Kowloon, the Star Ferry is the pleasant way over. The Tsim Sha Tsui ↔ Wan Chai crossing takes roughly 8 to 12 minutes, with departures from Wan Chai from about 07:20 until 23:00 every 10 to 20 minutes, and an adult fare of roughly HK$2.5 on weekdays to HK$3.4 at weekends. From Wan Chai Ferry Pier it is about a 12-minute walk south to Gresson Street. Note the first ferry leaves well after we open, so for a 5:30 a.m. breakfast take the MTR or a taxi instead.

Driving and parking

• Gresson Street is short and lined with market stalls; parking or stopping on it is not practical.
• Early in the morning traders are unloading, so vehicle access is especially difficult.
• Use a public car park elsewhere in Wan Chai and walk the last few minutes.
• For a quick takeaway pickup, stop legally on Johnston Road or Queen's Road East and send one person in.

Coming from Hong Kong International Airport

The airport sits about 36 km from Wan Chai, and the drive takes roughly 45 minutes on a clear road. Three practical options:

Option	Cost	Time	Details
Cityflyer A11 bus	About HK$40	~70 min	Departs the Hong Kong Island bays at the Ground Transportation Centre every 20–25 minutes, from about 06:10 to midnight. Stops in Wan Chai; cheapest option and good for luggage.
Airport Express + MTR	Express fare + MTR	~35–45 min	Airport Express to Hong Kong Station, then one stop on the Island line from Central to Wan Chai — or a tram ride if you prefer.
Taxi	About HK$280–335 metered	~45 min	Door to door. Ask for Gresson Street rather than the shop name.

Fares and frequencies change; treat these as planning figures rather than quotes.

Jet-lagged? This is the advantage

We open at 5:30 a.m. If you have landed from Europe or North America and are awake at four in the morning, this is one of very few places serving proper handmade dim sum at dawn. The room is at its quietest between 05:30 and 07:00, and the baskets are at their freshest.

When to come

Handmade dim sum is finite: when a batch is gone it is not replaced. Timing decides what you get to eat.

Time	What the room is like	Advice
05:30–07:00	Quietest; the first round is freshest	The best window. Ideal for jet lag and early shifts
07:00–07:30	Filling up	Still seated immediately; full selection
07:30–09:30	Neighbourhood peak; shared tables	10–20 minute wait; widest choice but noisiest
09:30–11:00	Easing off	Best window for an unhurried breakfast
11:00–13:00	Lunch peak; sets begin	Clay pot rice takes ~15 minutes — allow time
13:00–14:00	Quieting down	Good for a slow meal or an interview
14:00–16:00	Few people	Popular items may be sold out — ask first

In one line: arrive before 9 a.m. for the fullest selection; come 05:30–07:00 or 09:30–11:00 for a seat and some calm.

Dates worth knowing

• Before Chinese New Year: Gresson Street turns into one of the island's flower markets and the crowds are considerable — walking and takeaway both slow down.
• Weekends and public holidays: more family groups, and the peak lasts longer.
• Typhoons and black rain: we may close early during a signal 8 or black rainstorm warning. Call before setting out.

Inside the shop: what to expect

• First come, first served. No reservations. At busy times a party of two may be seated with strangers — normal practice in an old-style tea house, not a slight.
• Order on the tick sheet. Mark what you want and hand it over. Pointing at an item, or at a neighbouring table's basket, is perfectly acceptable. English and Korean menus are available.
• Tea is charged per person. Say “po lei” for pu'er or “heung pin” for jasmine. Leave the pot lid open or tilted to signal for more hot water.
• Eat each basket as it lands. Dishes arrive when ready, not as courses. Steamed dim sum is at its best within three minutes, so order two or three baskets at a time.
• The room is small. Narrow aisles and the steam cabinet close by — please avoid standing in the walkway to film, or parking large suitcases inside.
• Paying. Settle at the counter; the tick sheet is your bill. Cash, AlipayHK and Alipay accepted.
• With elderly guests or a pushchair. Space is tight at peak hours; choose 05:30–07:00 or 09:30–11:00, and call ahead if you have particular needs.

Practical notes for visitors

• Octopus card: useful for the MTR, tram, bus and ferry, but bring cash for the shop.
• ATMs: several banks on Johnston Road and Queen's Road East, within two minutes' walk.
• No service charge: tipping is not expected in a neighbourhood tea house.
• Luggage: if you are coming straight from the airport, one small case is manageable outside the peaks; large cases are difficult at any time.

Takeaway and phone orders

• Phone ahead: +852 2520 0138 / +852 6829 9296 — state the items, quantities and your pickup time.
• Preparation: whole shrimp rice noodle rolls about 5 minutes; clay pot rice about 15 minutes; steamed baskets depend on the cabinet.
• Packing: all takeaway is sealed for hygiene.
• Travels best: lo mai gai (the lotus leaf is the packaging), dai bao, clay pot rice.
• Eat in instead: rice noodle rolls and har gow stiffen or stick together once they sit — have these at the table.
• Delivery: available via delivery platforms, where selections and prices may differ from dine-in.

All items and prices are on the menu page.

What's nearby: a two-hour Wan Chai morning

Gresson Street was laid out around 1909 and named after William Jardine Gresson, a British merchant and politician in colonial Hong Kong. The open market along it took shape in the 1950s and is now a listed stop on the Wan Chai Heritage Trail. In other words, breakfast here puts you at the start of a walk.

Suggested route (about 2 hours)

1. 05:30–06:30 — breakfast here. Four baskets and a pot of pu'er.
2. 06:30–07:00 — Gresson Street Market. Right outside the door, at its busiest exactly when we open.
3. 07:00–07:20 — Tai Yuen Street and Cross Street. More open-air market blocks; Tai Yuen Street is known as “Toy Street”.
4. 07:20–07:40 — Hung Shing Temple, Queen's Road East. A working temple a few minutes' walk away.
5. 07:40–08:10 — Blue House cluster, Stone Nullah Lane. Pre-war tenement buildings at the other end of the trail.
6. 08:10–08:30 — The Pawn, 60A–66 Johnston Road. A restored Guangzhou-style verandah shophouse.
7. 08:30 onwards — Lee Tung Avenue. Shops and coffee for after the walk.

One Wan Chai Heritage Trail route runs roughly 910 metres and takes about two hours at a browsing pace, taking in market streets and historic buildings — most of them within a few minutes of our door.

Other useful landmarks

• Wan Chai MTR station (Island line): 4–5 minutes' walk.
• Tram stop, Johnston Road: 1–2 minutes.
• Wan Chai Market and Cross Street market: about 3 minutes.
• Wan Chai Ferry Pier (Star Ferry to Tsim Sha Tsui): about 12 minutes.
• Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre: about 12–15 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

Is the address 6–14 or 10 Gresson Street?

Both refer to the same place. We are Shop C, G/F, 6–14 Gresson Street; some platforms list 10 Gresson Street. Use the full address when navigating.

What is the fastest way from Wan Chai MTR?

Exit D, about four minutes. Walk east on Johnston Road and turn in at the Gresson Street market stalls.

What time do you open and close?

Daily 05:30–16:00, holidays included. Items sell out, so come before 9 a.m.

How do I get here from the airport?

Cityflyer A11 bus to Wan Chai, about HK$40 and roughly 70 minutes, every 20–25 minutes from about 06:10 to midnight; or Airport Express to Hong Kong Station plus one MTR stop.

Will I have to queue?

Possibly 10–20 minutes between 07:30–09:30 and 11:00–13:00, with shared tables. Quietest 05:30–07:00.

Can I park nearby?

Not on Gresson Street — it is a market street. Use a public car park in Wan Chai, or take the MTR or tram.

Do you take cards?

Cash, AlipayHK and Alipay. Bring some cash.

Two pins show for “Kam Fai Dim Sum” — which is this?

This one is on Gresson Street. The Spring Garden Lane shop of the same name is a separate business; see the clarification.

Explore more

• Menu: every item with prices — baskets HK$22–30, clay pot rice from HK$37, lunch sets from HK$47.
• Gallery: 47 captioned photos so you can recognise dishes before ordering.
• About: the chef's 40–50 years, the Lung Moon connection and the 1 a.m. schedule.
• Media: reviews, vlogs, ratings and the same-name clarification.
• 繁體中文到店頁｜日本語アクセス｜한국어 오시는 길

Contact details

Kam Fai Dim Sum 金輝點心 (Gresson Street)
Shop C, G/F, 6–14 Gresson Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
香港灣仔機利臣街6-14號地下C舖
Phone: +852 2520 0138 / +852 6829 9296
Hours: daily 05:30–16:00
Coordinates: 22.27650, 114.16984