Fook Lee Tea House

🍵 【Fook Lee Tea House（福利茶室）】 located in Fanling, New Territories, at Sam A Tsuen, is a traditional Hakka restaurant hidden along a hiking trail. It beautifully blends rustic village flavours with a classic Hong Kong dai pai dong vibe. Rebuilt from its original ancestral home by the village owner 『Ah Duen』, it has witnessed the transformation of Sam A Tsuen from the old farming days to the present. The tea house started out as a hawker business run by Ah Duen’s father, who in the early years carried shoulder poles across the seven villages of Hing Chun Yeuk to sell agricultural produce like tofu and bean sprouts. He even provided a 「home delivery」 service, bringing fresh pork right to villagers’ doorsteps based on their orders. —

📍 Location & Transport

Item Details

📍 Address No. 1, Sam A Tsuen, Sha Tau Kok, Fanling

📞 Tel 2679 9421

🕒 Opening Hours Mainly open on Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays (Highly recommended to call and confirm before heading out)

💰 Avg. Spending Around HK$51–100 per person

💳 Payment Method 💵 Cash Only

🍽️ Cuisine Traditional Hakka village dishes, Hong Kong dai pai dong style, countryside snacks

🥢 Signature Dishes Hakka yellow wine chicken, free-range poached chicken, Hakka stuffed tofu, countryside tofu pudding, sweet chicken congee, freshly picked seasonal sweet potato leaves

🚶🏻‍➡️ How to Get There Start from Wu Kau Tang, walk for about 1–2 hours

— Today, Fook Lee Tea House has become a popular pit stop for hikers, serving authentic dishes like Hakka stuffed tofu, poached chicken, and handmade cuttlefish balls. Their free-range chicken and flower crab congee are highly recommended by foodies and require advance booking. Surrounded by a peaceful environment right next to the wetlands and grassland, it allows diners to soak in the simple, rustic vibe of an old Hakka village while enjoying a great meal. —

🧑‍🌾 The Backstory

The founder, Uncle Duen, was born and raised in Sam A Tsuen. The tea house was built next to his ancestral home, preserving the original look of the village house.

Historical Evolution

1950s–1970s: Uncle Duen’s father worked as a hawker selling tofu, bean sprouts, and pork. He carried goods on shoulder poles to the seven nearby villages, serving as the villagers’ original 「home delivery」 service.

2000s: Uncle Duen moved back to the village and spent three years rebuilding the tea house.

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🌿 Tea House Highlights

Peaceful Environment: Nestled right next to the wetlands and grassland, diners can enjoy their food while taking in the scenic views.

Community Connection: Regularly hosts activities to foster interaction between villagers and visitors.

Cultural Value: The menu focuses on Hakka flavours, reflecting village life and carrying forward the food culture of Hakka farming communities.

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🍽️ Signature Dishes

English Name Dish Name (Chinese) Description

Poached Free-range Chicken 白切雞 Home-raised free-range chicken; tender, silky texture with a rich, authentic chicken flavour.

Braised Hakka Pork with Preserved Vegetables 客家炆豬肉 Pork is braised until melt-in-your-mouth tender, paired with deeply savoury preserved vegetables. Absolutely delicious.

Stuffed Hakka Tofu 客家釀豆腐 Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, stuffed with a fragrant pork filling.

Handmade Cuttlefish Balls 手打墨魚丸 Packed with rich cuttlefish flavour, bouncy, and full of texture. A definite must-try.

Flower Crab Congee 花蟹粥 Cooked to order; sweet, rich, and bursting with fresh crab flavour.

Sweet Potato Leaves 蕃薯苗 Home-grown, tender, and naturally sweet.

Tofu Pudding 豆腐花 Served with ginger syrup; silky smooth, sweet, and comforting.

💡 Price: Around HK$51–100 per person —

🥾 Hiking & the Tea House

Fook Lee Tea House is perfectly located at the crossroads of multiple hiking trails, such as:

🥾 Hiking & the Tea House

Fook Lee Tea House is perfectly located at the crossroads of multiple hiking trails, such as:

Route Details Highlights & Tips

Route A: Hiking Footpath 🥾

Take green minibus 20R from MTR Tai Po Market Station, or the weekend/holiday-only KMB bus 275R to the starting point at Wu Kau Tang Village.

Hike along the Lai Sam Ancient Trail or Miu Sam Ancient Trail.

Pass through abandoned villages and shaded paths like Kau Tam Tso and Sheung/Ha Miu Tin.

After a 1.5–2 hour walk (around 5km), you will arrive at Fook Lee Tea House in Sam A Tsuen.

The most classic countryside outing.

Explore historic abandoned villages and rich natural ecology along the way.

Perfect for tourists who love hiking and getting close to nature.

Route B: Ferry Walk 🚢

On Saturdays, Sundays, or Public Holidays, take the ferry from Ma Liu Shui Pier to Lai Chi Wo (about a 1.5-hour boat ride).

After getting off, walk along the coastal mangroves and the unique red rock landscapes.

Walk for about 40 minutes on a flat concrete path to reach Fook Lee Tea House.

A scenic and relaxing mini getaway to an outer island via ferry.

Perfect for visitors who want to save energy and prefer quietly taking in the coastal scenery.

Admire the mangrove ecology, which holds immense geological value, along the way.

Friendly Reminder ⚠️

Mobile signals in some areas may switch to Mainland China networks.

Unstable network coverage in the mountains may affect e-payments, so please make sure to bring enough cash.

Please keep a close eye on the return schedules: the ferry from Lai Chi Wo back to Ma Liu Shui usually leaves sharp at 3:30 PM.

Avoid relying solely on your mobile phone and e-wallets.

Be sure to plan your return transport in advance to ensure a smooth and safe trip.

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🧭 Recommended Itinerary

Morning: Start from Wu Kau Tang and hike along the Miu Sam Ancient Trail.

Noon: Arrive at Sam A Tsuen and enjoy a Hakka lunch at Fook Lee Tea House.

Afternoon: Stroll around the wetlands and grassland, and take some photos for the ‘gram.

Evening: Head back to Wu Kau Tang.

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📝 Quick Tips

✅ Book ahead, especially since it gets packed on holidays.

✅ Must-order dishes: Poached chicken, cuttlefish balls, tofu pudding.

✅ You can buy some glutinous rice cakes (lo mai chi) as souvenirs.

✅ Chilling with a Salted Lemon Seven-Up (Ham Leng Tsat) after the hike is incredibly refreshing!

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Item	Details
📍 Address	No. 1, Sam A Tsuen, Sha Tau Kok, Fanling
📞 Tel	2679 9421
🕒 Opening Hours	Mainly open on Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays (Highly recommended to call and confirm before heading out)
💰 Avg. Spending	Around HK$51–100 per person
💳 Payment Method	💵 Cash Only
🍽️ Cuisine	Traditional Hakka village dishes, Hong Kong dai pai dong style, countryside snacks
🥢 Signature Dishes	Hakka yellow wine chicken, free-range poached chicken, Hakka stuffed tofu, countryside tofu pudding, sweet chicken congee, freshly picked seasonal sweet potato leaves
🚶🏻‍➡️ How to Get There	Start from Wu Kau Tang, walk for about 1–2 hours

English Name	Dish Name (Chinese)	Description
Poached Free-range Chicken	白切雞	Home-raised free-range chicken; tender, silky texture with a rich, authentic chicken flavour.
Braised Hakka Pork with Preserved Vegetables	客家炆豬肉	Pork is braised until melt-in-your-mouth tender, paired with deeply savoury preserved vegetables. Absolutely delicious.
Stuffed Hakka Tofu	客家釀豆腐	Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, stuffed with a fragrant pork filling.
Handmade Cuttlefish Balls	手打墨魚丸	Packed with rich cuttlefish flavour, bouncy, and full of texture. A definite must-try.
Flower Crab Congee	花蟹粥	Cooked to order; sweet, rich, and bursting with fresh crab flavour.
Sweet Potato Leaves	蕃薯苗	Home-grown, tender, and naturally sweet.
Tofu Pudding	豆腐花	Served with ginger syrup; silky smooth, sweet, and comforting.

Route	Details	Highlights & Tips
Route A: Hiking Footpath 🥾	Take green minibus 20R from MTR Tai Po Market Station, or the weekend/holiday-only KMB bus 275R to the starting point at Wu Kau Tang Village. Hike along the Lai Sam Ancient Trail or Miu Sam Ancient Trail. Pass through abandoned villages and shaded paths like Kau Tam Tso and Sheung/Ha Miu Tin. After a 1.5–2 hour walk (around 5km), you will arrive at Fook Lee Tea House in Sam A Tsuen.	The most classic countryside outing. Explore historic abandoned villages and rich natural ecology along the way. Perfect for tourists who love hiking and getting close to nature.
Route B: Ferry Walk 🚢	On Saturdays, Sundays, or Public Holidays, take the ferry from Ma Liu Shui Pier to Lai Chi Wo (about a 1.5-hour boat ride). After getting off, walk along the coastal mangroves and the unique red rock landscapes. Walk for about 40 minutes on a flat concrete path to reach Fook Lee Tea House.	A scenic and relaxing mini getaway to an outer island via ferry. Perfect for visitors who want to save energy and prefer quietly taking in the coastal scenery. Admire the mangrove ecology, which holds immense geological value, along the way.
Friendly Reminder ⚠️	Mobile signals in some areas may switch to Mainland China networks. Unstable network coverage in the mountains may affect e-payments, so please make sure to bring enough cash. Please keep a close eye on the return schedules: the ferry from Lai Chi Wo back to Ma Liu Shui usually leaves sharp at 3:30 PM.	Avoid relying solely on your mobile phone and e-wallets. Be sure to plan your return transport in advance to ensure a smooth and safe trip.