Lei Garden

Lei Garden, an Asian restaurant group specialising in seafood and Cantonese cuisine

Lei Garden is a multinational restaurant group operating fine dining establishments in Hong Kong, Mainland China and Singapore. The company presents itself as Asia's most awarded restaurant group and positions its offering in the fine dining segment, with tasting menus and dishes developed from culinary traditions from different parts of the world.

The group describes itself as a trailblazer in seafood expertise, an area to which it devotes specific work in selection and handling to highlight the original flavours and textures of the product. Its offering combines that specialisation with a broad spectrum of Asian and international cuisine.

History and awards

Lei Garden was founded in 1973 by Chan Shu Kit, who opened the group's first restaurant that same year. The company evolved from a traditional Cantonese-style restaurant into an international upmarket restaurant chain.

According to the company's own information, its restaurants have received a total of 96 Michelin Guide stars over fifteen years, in addition to other awards and distinctions. The group's motto remains "Benefiting Customers The Most" and it states that it prioritises the selection of high-quality ingredients and the development of innovative recipes.

Branch network

The company operates a network of establishments distributed across several markets. The information on the site details its presence in Mainland China, with locations in Beijing (Dong Cheng District), Shanghai (Pudong New Area and Xuhui District), Ningbo (Yin Zhou District), Guangzhou (Tianhe District and YueXiu District) and Shenzhen (Luo Hu District). In Hong Kong it has restaurants on Hong Kong Island (Central, Causeway Bay, Wanchai, North Point), in Kowloon (West Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon Bay) and in the New Territories (Shatin). In Singapore it is present at Chijmes.

The number of locations mentioned in the material varies depending on the section: the general description refers to 22 locations in Mainland China, Singapore, Hong Kong and Macau, while the main text of the page indicates 17 locations in Hong Kong, Mainland China and Singapore. The breakdown by market offered by the site assigns seven branches to China, eight to Hong Kong, one to Singapore and none to Macau.

Packaged products and online store

Lei Garden sells a selection of premium products through its online store. The range available changes throughout the year. Products can be collected at selected restaurants, with advance order.

Signature dishes

The group highlights a set of signature dishes associated with its approach to innovation and excellence, several of which have received accolades and awards. The availability of these dishes varies depending on the restaurant.

Foundation and team

The company has its own foundation, the Lei Foundation, which has a dedicated section with its mission and contact details. The group states that it is constantly looking for experienced people to join a multinational and multi-discipline business with operations in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore and Macau.