It is known for its colonial style, adherence to tradition and loyal long-time customers, for whom the entire first floor is unofficially reserved.[2]
It also known for its traditional dishes and dim sum. Some examples are its Sauteed Fillet of Pigeon with Crispy "Kam Wah" Ham (雲腿鵪鶉球), Sweet and Sour Pork with Young Ginger (子薑咕嚕肉), Grouper Toast (石斑多士),[3] and Pig Liver Shiu Mai (豬潤燒賣).[4]
Luk Yu also sells branded tea bags in Hong Kong and the UK.
Murder of Harry Lam
On 30 November 2002, businessman Harry Lam Hon-lit was shot dead at point-blank range while eating breakfast at Luk Yu. His murderer was Yang Wen, a hitman hired by a Hong Kong triad boss.[5]
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