Popular Restaurants and Cafes Owned by TVB Stars in Hong Kong

Trần Hào, Đường Thi Vịnh, Tào Vĩnh Liêm, Quách Chính Hồng, and Mạch Trường Thanh each own thriving eateries in Hong Kong.

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Tào Vĩnh Liêm's Dining Spot

Tào Vĩnh Liêm, a veteran TVB actor, has recently gained prominence as a lead. In 2017, he starred in a record-breaking idol drama in Hong Kong. Besides his TVB commitments, Tào Vĩnh Liêm also owns a restaurant in Tân Giới, named Mr. Tea Cafe, to cover living expenses as his children start school. Despite its remote location and distance from the city center, the eatery offers budget-friendly prices, attracting many patrons.

Although named Tea and Cafe, the establishment offers a diverse menu featuring hotpot, soup, chicken, tofu, stir-fried vegetables, noodles, fried rice, seafood... suitable for quick meals, catering to busy individuals with limited time. The restaurant is open from 7 AM to 11 PM. Many notable personalities, including Huỳnh Thúy Như and Đường Thi Vịnh, have visited to support the actor. The restaurant is located at: Shop 2, G/F, Kam Shek Building, 60 Shek Yam Road, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong.

Dương Thi Vịnh's Sweet Bakery

Dương Thi Vịnh, an up-and-coming TVB actress, won the TVB Best Supporting Actress award in 2017 for her role in Weak Battalion. Riding high on the tremendous success of the series, last April, the charming actress opened a sweet bakery named Petite Merveille. It's actually a Japanese pastry brand that Dương Thi Vịnh personally researched and brought to develop in the Hong Kong market. The actress visited the production facility in Japan, inspected the ingredients, ensuring that all the pastries are made from Hokkaido cow milk.

The highlight of this sweet bakery is the cheesecake, along with 5 other main flavors, accompanied by various strawberry cakes and desserts... Although just a small shop, it encapsulates Dương Thi Vịnh's dedication. She has taken her pastries to promote at numerous fairs and festivals in Hong Kong, inviting people to taste and provide feedback. If you ever get the chance to visit Hong Kong, don't forget to stop by and support the adorable 'Cherry' at: Shop 14B, B2/F, Sogo, 555 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay. The shop, though small, is conveniently located in a commercial center and close to many famous tourist attractions.

Quách Chính Hồng's Seafood Restaurant

Aside from his passion for acting, Quách Chính Hồng also has a great interest in business endeavors. He opened a seafood restaurant named Kim Trúc Uyển offering enticing Chinese-style seafood dishes, with the most beloved being salt and pepper mantis shrimp. The cozy restaurant is adorned with elaborate wall paintings of plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, peacocks, and phoenixes. It's also a frequent haunt for TVB stars like Trương Trí Lâm, Miêu Kiều Vỹ, Trần Vỹ, Huỳnh Tông Trạch... The restaurant is located at 5/F, Bank of Credit and Commerce Building, 25-31 Carnarvon Road, Tsim Sha Tsui (Kim Sa Chủy area, Kowloon Peninsula).

Mạch Trường Thanh's Tea House

Another familiar face on TVB screens is Jacky Cheung, who has also ventured into the role of a tea shop owner. He opens a stylish tea house reminiscent of the 1970s. The afternoon tea habit in Hong Kong is still preserved to this day, despite the hectic pace of life here. Therefore, Jacky's tea shops are always bustling with customers. Lục Lầu Hậu Tọa sells a variety of delicious snacks paired with tea, milk tea, or coffee in a simple and nostalgic space. The shop is located at: Shop 122, G/F, Tak Bao Garden Mall, 3 Ngau Tau Kok Road, Kowloon Bay.

Trần Hào's Dessert Shop

For Vietnamese fans who love Hong Kong movies, Trần Hào's dessert shop – owned by Trần Nhân Mỹ – might ring a bell. Auntie Sweet dessert shop has been open for quite some time, with simple interior décor, creating a cozy atmosphere. The main dishes here include various flavors of tofu pudding, shaved ice desserts, ice cream, and more. If you're an avid movie watcher, you'll notice that besides afternoon tea, locals here love to indulge in sweet treats to quench their thirst, with hundreds of variations available.

As a 'home base,' Auntie Sweet dessert shop frequently appears in TVB dramas. You'll be surprised to know that Dr. Đinh Nhất Kiện and Cá Con from On Call 36 Hours once had dates, discussed work matters, and enjoyed tofu pudding here. In another drama, the Mã family often gathers to discuss family matters right here at this dessert shop. Or in another film, Xa Thi Mạn and Lâm Bảo Di also sit down together for desserts and heart-to-heart conversations. Come here to experience the feeling of sitting and eating at the very place your idols have set foot in. The shop is located at G/F, 13 Tsing Fung Street, Tin Hau.

By Nguyên Chi/Ngôi sao

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Reference: Travel Guide from Mytour