LEI GARDEN

Regent Beijing, 99 Jinbao Street, Dongcheng District regenthotels.com

LEI GARDEN (above) in the Regent Beijing is where to go if you’re craving yum cha, which is not really a Beijing specialty. The original Lei Garden is my first port of call when I’m in Hong Kong and the Beijing outpost doesn’t disappoint with its classic, fluffy white pork buns and its har gow with a crunchy prawn centre and delicate, light wrapper. Be sure to leave room for the wobbly egg tart. And enjoy it with the traditional cup of tea or, if it’s hot, a cracking cold beer.