Lan Fong Yuen

Don’t be fooled by the rickety facade. It hides an entire cha chaan tang. Lan Fong Yuen (1952) is largely believed to be the inventor of ‘pantyhose’ milk tea - a strong brew made from a blend of several types of black tea with crushed egg shells thrown in for silkiness. It’s filtered through a fabric that hangs like a stocking, hence the name, and drunk with evaporated milk. Over a thousand cups of the silky brew ($13) are sold per day. Watch staff work their magic while you wait for a table. A cover charge ($20 per head) applies. The new branch (4A-6 Gage St; 8am-8pm), practically next door, is open on Sundays.