Tim Ho Wan (THW) is a place I've wanted to try for awhile... being at a conference at the Sheraton, I took the opportunity to grab lunch there. The menu has a good selection of traditional dim sum. I knew my stomach was bigger than my eyes, so I tried to tamper my order. I went with steamed lettuce, the cucumber salad, and the Char Siu Rice roll. All of the dishes were good, with the rice roll as the stand out. The lettuce was good while the cucumber salad was a little underwhelming (it needed more cilantro). Service wise, the staff were very attentive and friendly. read more

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I have been to several Tim Ho Wan's - the Hawaii location was my first one. Here are my fav dishes - spicy cucumber, har gow (shrimp dumplings), spicy wontons, green beans and flat rice wrapping with shrimps and chive. The spicy sauce in the other countries has more of a punch. My kid really enjoyed the milk tea with brown sugar jelly. The servers were amazing / so friendly and cordial. The decor was unique- with pots on the ceilings and amazing pics of food all around. The taste in other countries shows more umpf compared to the Hawaii location. We came in at 2pm and stumbled upon a few items on the happy hour menu. read more

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Came in late with a last minute reservation. Seated quickly and ordered a mix of dumplings and veggies. As always great food and great service. Price was very reasonable especially for Waikīkī. read more

Those of you tourists may recognize this establishment. They have a few locations in the US - Vegas, So Cal, Houston, NY... I wanted to give it a higher star rating but it's mediocre at best Food 3/5 Service 3/5 Ambiance 3.5/5 Tried a few items: BBQ pork pan fried noodles - very oily so consider that before ordering this. Shrimp and pork steamed dumplings Pork dumplings Veggie dumplings - not recommend. It was not good IMO. And if you're trying to be healthy or vegan, this is not the restaurant for you. Taro dessert It's ok. If craving dumplings, you may get your fix. They do have Happy Hour. Since it's Waikiki, Kama'ainas get discounts bur apparently they do not provide Kama'aina discounts on weekends. read more

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Definitely Waikiki prices over here but if you can't trek to Chinatown, then THW is your next best bet, just be prepared to pay. Food was great. We had: Cha siu bao - excellent, get this! Pepper kalbi Ha gow Fried noodles Sesame balls w salt egg yolk - excellent, get this! Mochi puff Mango slushie Bean curd skin shrimp and veggies read more

Ever since they switched locations, it seems the quality of their food has gone down. You used to be able to taste the consistency in good taste, texture, and freshness every time. Now, it's the opposite. I heard they were Michelin recommended at one point. Not sure if they've been able to uphold and maintain that reputation, though. The texture of their shrimp look-fun was incredibly mushy and wet on my last visit. None of their food tasted as hot nor as fresh as it used to. I'm pretty sure their prices have also increased. The parking lot is a bit of a hassle getting in and out of and always seems crowded. Their new location doesn't feel as open and airy as their last. Rather, it feels a bit cramped and not as welcoming with the artificial lighting. Sadly, I don't think I'll be coming back anytime soon. read more

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My absolute favorite from here are the shrimp har gow, garlic green beans, and baked buns. The green beans were different during this recent visit, it wasn't as garlicky and didn't have much taste. Other than that, food is always yummy and they're quick here. Lately, we've coming in when it wasn't as busy and I love that! It used to be super busy at their old location. Tim Ho Wan is one of the cleanest Chinese restaurants, a huge bonus!!! read more

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My husband and I were so excited to eat at Tim Ho Wan, but when we got there, we weren't that impressed. The atmosphere was nice and quaint- nothing to rave about, and it was quiet since we got there before the lunch rush. We ordered the wontons in a spicy sauce, shrimp rice rolls, shu mai, daikon cake, spare ribs, stir-fried noodles with char shu pork, and the lava custard balls. Everything tasted okay to us; there was nothing to really rave about. We've eaten at many dim sum places, and we both felt this didn't compare to others we've tried. I felt like the food tasted a little sweeter than I'm used to, and a lot of it came out at room temperature. We both concluded that our favorite item on the menu was the lava custard balls. The lava balls were warm on the inside and crispy on the outside but everything else came out room temperature and oily. The service was lackluster as well. We both finished our water and didn't get a refill but once we asked for the check, we had refills of water. All in all, we both concluded that we won't be coming back to Tim Ho Wan. Prices were high, and we both concluded that we can go elsewhere like in Chinatown for better tasting dim sum. read more

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New location of Tim Ho Wan seems smaller but has nice ambiance. We came for early dinner because of the time zone difference, which just happened to be happy hour. They have 20% off and $5 drinks. We really liked our dim sum order: 1. Beef ribs - so well marinated, amazing flavor, a little bit fatty, on the oilier side, has potatoes underneath 2. Shrimp and pork footballs - is what I call them, the best quality footballs we think 3. Radish cake - was ok, a little soft and closer to Taiwanese style than HK style imo, and didn't like the sriracha sauce too much, not the best radish cake I've ever had but to me radish cake is like what I've heard people say about pizza - you can't go too wrong 4. Stir fry noodles with char siu- the star of the meal, they were thin and crispy and wok fried. No white onions which is good for my dietary restrictions. We loved this. 5. Lettuce with sauce - nice and light umami, we got our veggies in 6. Osthmanthus jelly with Goji berry - a nice dessert to cut the heavier dimsum dishes read more

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Since it's close to our hotel, we decided to have some dim sum at Royal Hawaiian centre for lunch. Ordered congee, spare ribs, beef balls and baked pork buns Everything tasted just okay When we have a rental car next week, we'll go to KAPIOLANI restaurant for more varieties of dim sum and much cheaper prices too read more

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First time eating at Tim Ho Wan since their move to the new location in Royal Hawaiian Center. They are now located in Building A on third floor... right next to the stairs leading to the parking garage. So, it's super easy if you're driving and parking here. It's wide open, bright, and clean. Menu has pictures of the food, typical of Chinese restaurants. Service was fast and friendly. You are given a small clipboard with a paper list of the available entrees, and you just check what you want. Easy peasy. Food was excellent, highly recommended. read more

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Ahhhhh still my favorite dim sum in the whole island, possibly whole state. Thanks for reopening! I've been waiting for a long time! (Also finally I decided to go to Waikiki!) I normally don't bother writing updates but I have to share my experience on their reopening!! Growing up in HK, the capital of dim sum, this place, originally from HK, really reminds me of home. It's not your regular dim sum. It's a bit elevated in terms of flavor, quality, presentation, and also prices lol. They still have the staples of dim sum, but they just do it better because the chefs care about quality over quantity. My favs include eggplant with shrimp, chive and shrimp dumplings with transparent sticky wrapping, chicken feet in oyster sauce (not your typical orange garlic sauce), and my hubs' favorite baked bbq pork bun. Although not my fav, their tofu skin and deep fried shrimp dumplings with wasabi mayo were also enjoyable. Can't forget to mention they did fried rice the correct way - charred with wok hei (the aroma from using a wok). Real FRIED rice, not just mixing rice with ingredients in a pot. Their decor was modern, chic and cute too. The designer did a great job with the ceiling centerpiece and the wall decor with the steamed basket lids! Also enjoy the big arches inside the restaurant and as the window frames as well. Offers 1 hour parking validation directly from Tim ho wan. Kamaaina 3 hours at the office on ground floor. Happy hour 2-6pm with 15% off. I'm coming next time! So so so so happy they opened back up. Go check them out. I hope they do well! read more

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I was craving some dumplings today and stumbled upon here. The wait time wasn't too bad. I came in with no reservation and got seated immediately! The restaurant looks nice and clean. However, the bok choy in my wonton soup was dirty, like it was unwashed. Very disappointing. Aside from that, the other dishes I ordered were tasty, read more

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Sad to say, I lost my pics. We ordered green beans, spicy cucumber, har gow, baked bun with the almond cookie on top. Xiao long bao, look fun and a few other things. All so good! Best part was my niece is great company! read more

Not your typical Hawaii dim sum. The dim sum here is much more authentic and not the more Americanized dim sum that you would normally find. The food was very good but not perfect. The BBQ buns were delicious and cold chicken equally yummy. The steamed vegetables were ok but a little disappointing and looked like they just dumped a spoonful of jar garlic on it. The service also brought down the rating. Almost non existent service after we ordered and our waiter didn't look like he wanted to be there Overall a good experience but i kind of like the Americanized dim sum sometimes. read more

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Amazing food! Ever since they relocated to another spot in the Royal Hawaiian Center, there's been a lot more space. They do a happy hour of 20% on food, beer and wine from 2pm to 6pm, which is a pretty good deal in Waikiki. read more

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This was our first stop when we got into Waikiki and we had high hopes but were disappointed. We ordered the green beans and a few things off the happy hour menu and nothing had much flavor. There was no sauce or anything for the dumplings offered. The best thing was the pork buns which are kind of sweet but they were just ok. Our server seemed annoyed we were even there. I understand giving a table their space but he never checked on us or even refilled drinks. I ended up paying up front because I couldn't find him to ask for the bill. The inside of the restaurant is fine and it was not crowded when we went. read more

They moved to a different location around the corner and the service has definitely improved. We were kindly greeted and sat at a comfortable table. Server greeted us with menu and pencil to fill out order. Tea arrived promptly and then the dishes started arriving. I ordered 10 items and every thing was hot and savory. The bill was pricey for 2, but worth it! Nothing worst than a bad experience! Keep up the good work and we'll be back to try everything else on the menu! read more

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I'm a big dim sum fan, but this place is a huge disappointment. They serve frozen dim sum instead of making it fresh daily like a proper dim sum restaurant should. The cucumber salad was among the worst I've had, and honestly, none of the food lives up to the Tim Ho Wan name. It tastes like a cheap, low-quality meal -- yet you're paying triple the price. Don't let the franchise name fool you. If you're in Hawaii, skip this location. Trust me, the Tim Ho Wan brand does not hold up here. We left so may foods here. What a wasting MONEY read more

Tim Ho Wan - Left over food not worth - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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First time to the new location after they moved, The new location is on the same 3rd floor of the Royal Hawaiian shopping center but all the way at the end closest to the parking garage. Here's some tips, they have a 15% Kamaaina rate but only Monday thru Thursday, Happy hour is from 2-6 pm at 20% off and they validate parking for one hour. If you're kamaaina just bring your receipt $25 or more to the shopping center guest services for 3 hours parking. Our service was prompt, and quick! we ordered 7 items. Baked BBQ Pork Buns - My favorite, similar to manapua but better w the more crispy type sweet bun. Highly recommend. Pork Shu Mai - Very tasty and also one of my favorites Soup Pork Dumplings - This was a special and it was very good! Highly recommend. $13,99 for six pieces and not on their regular menu. Turnip Cake - Just okay but as good as turnip can be. Steamed Rolled Rice w BBQ Pork (similar to a look funn noodle) was okay Shrimp Har Gao - shrimp dumplings were good. Lava Custard Sesame Ball - very interesting and a must try, similar to a Jin dui with lava custard inside. A little sweet for me and trying once is good enough for me. It was a great meal and we all enjoyed our dim sum here. Food was good, food came out fast and service was great! read more

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We visited Tim Ho Wan because my daughter had seen a tiktok video about it. So there you have it, tiktok sells. Our experience was we had to stand and wait in a line for about 20 minutes and then were ushered to our seats. The interior isn't fancy, I've been in dim sum places in Honolulu and NYC's Chinatown that had more of a fun and "authentic" feeling atmosphere- but it was very clean. Tables were rather close together but not so much it distracted. This restaurant didn't walk around selling items from carts, instead you pick them off a menu and they bring the dishes out. I prefer the carts, its fun to see the items and encourages trying more things. The dim sum itself was very tasty! The sticky rice in lotus leaf was definitely the superstar here though. It was absolutely delicious. The baked BBQ pork bun was also delicious- the outside of them had been brushed with a sugary egg wash and that added a really delightful crust effect. The steamed pork dumpling was good, not the best I've ever had but certainly better than the worst. The garlic green beans were definitely too heavy on the garlic- it had a pretty acrid taste and we quickly pushed them aside. Luckily, everything else made up for them. The lava sesame custard balls were outstanding. Price-wise, we thought it was more than fair, especially considering its premium location inside the high end Royal Hawaiian Center. We walked away full and with an overall positive impression. read more

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Had a reservation and had to wait after my reservation time another 45 mins. The menu is limited. They take walk-ins before people with reservations. While placing my order the waiter rushed off before I had even finished. Don't waste your time, it's not worth the wait. read more

We really enjoyed ourselves here today. It's not your typical, with carts and dark walls, this place is clean and ran really well. It's like a more upscale dim sum complete with boba, alcohol and great service. They even spaced out every one dining in and we appreciated that very much. Has your usual ha gow, shumai, chicken feet, all the classic, bbq bun was amazing, and the money bag dumplings in chili sauce hit the spot as well. Shrimp with ooozy cheese special was a nice surprise. Sago with taro and coconut milk dessert was right on the money. Server brought out warm wipes for clean hands, and added a 15 off for Kamaaina discount. Respect to this Michelin star dim-sum restaurant. Sometimes you just need finer things! read more

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We returned today at the new location. Happy to report the experience was very good. We tried the usual suspects and everything was great. The Happy Hour discount was a pleasant surprise. Service was spot on. We're coming back soon. read more

Tim Ho Wan - The pic the owner provided of the same Har Gow - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I'm always down (and in search of) a yummy HAPPY HOUR and found this deal at THW RHC: Mon to Fri, 2PM - 6PM! [HH Deal] Note: Offers can't be combined with other promos. * 15% off all menu items (excluding alcohol)! * Drink Specials: $5 Beer & Glasses of Wine [Kamaʻāina Discount] Mon-Thur, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Locals enjoy an exclusive 15% off with valid Hawaiʻi ID. Attentive service. Average ambience. Delicious dim sum. I come for their signature crispy golden baked pork buns and it hits EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. [Flavorites] * S7. Siu Mai * F1. Pork Dumplings * S03. Won Ton Noodle Soup * BR1. Chicken Feet * B1. Pork Buns Playa Parking ProTip: Park in the Royal Hawaiian Center garage on the 2nd Floor on the same floor as THW's new location. read more

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Dinner in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii... I asked the birthday boy at church, "What do you want for dinner?" After a few reminders, George finally decided on "dimsum". My dentist, JoAnn, and I discussed where to go because dimsum is usually a Chinese breakfast food. She steered me away from Chinatown and suggested Tim Ho Wan because they were awarded a Michelin Star in 2010 in Hong Kong. She also mentioned that the new location in the Royal Hawaiian Center is better than the previous location at the same mall because it's closer to the parking lot entrance. Hmmm... it's Waikiki... She replied: there's 15 percent Kama'aina discount and validated parking... Good points! Ok! Sold! So, the five of us piled into one car and got to the restaurant at our reservation time! Parking for the first hour is free, but we chatted a while and stayed about 1.5 hours. Instead of paying $16, we only paid $3 for parking... yay! The receptionist was efficient and friendly. I told her that this new location seems better because it's brighter and seems more spacious. She said that customers miss the outdoor dining area. I sure don't! The humidity and birds - uhg - dislike! We ordered 13 items: Ha gow - shrimp dumplings Deep fried crab and shrimp dumplings Siu mai - pork hash (with shrimp) Signature BBQ pork buns (baked cha siu bao) Hom sui gok (deep fried mochi with savory filling) House noodles (for long life) Green beans with garlic Deep fried Chicken wings Steamed dumplings with chives and shrimp Pan-fried dumplings with Red vinegar Steamed mochi rice, wrapped in lotus leaf Osmanthus jelly for dessert Coconut milk with taro and sago We also had a pot of oolong tea which was refilled with hot water many times. We were really stuffed, but didn't leave any leftovers! Everything was delicious! We'd return! read more

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First time trying this place. Decided to stroll Waikīkī on my day off. Ended up here as we've always wanted to try it. This is not your typical dim sum restaurant so don't expect Chinatown prices. We ordered fried noodles, chef special shumai, soup dumplings, turnip cakes, charsiu lookfun. Everything was great. I have to say...it was the best shumai and turnip cakes I've ever had. The turnip cakes were moist inside with a crisp top. The shumai was moist and delicious. This is the first time we didn't use any shoyu mustard or chili garlic. The food had so much flavor. Come to enjoy tasty dim sum. read more

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We had high expectations since a restaurant sharing its name in Hong Kong has a good reputation. Sadly we were deeply disappointed. Our first negative impression was the greeter, Apple. She was cold, impersonal and downright rude. She did not smile. She was not friendly. She did not seem happy to be working there. My guess is that she is the owner, and she has no option but to work there even though she is miserable. She acted bossy, making customer feel like a nuisance instead of acting like she should be serving us. And that attitude seemed to filter down to the wait staff. When I wanted to pay for the bill, the waiter told me to go to Apple. I had to get up from my table and walk to the front desk where Apple was standing. When I got to her and asked to pay, she just swung her head towards a man standing at the counter next to her who was talking to another man. After waiting several minutes with no one helping me, I was frustrated and went back to my table. I waited until that man was finally free and walked back to the counter to pay. Neither the man nor Apple spoke a single word during this interaction. What terrible customer service! Unfortunately the quality of the food was also subpar. The plate of shrimp with garlic which cost almost $30 consisted of six shrimps that were very mushy and obviously not fresh. Our table was filled with dirty empty plates that were never cleared during our entire meal. The decor looked cold and uninviting. Overall it was a sad, overpriced experience. I definitely would not recommend this place to any of my friends. read more

Went for lunch dim sum. Parking is at Royal Hawaiian Center, validated for kamaaina. Restaurant is not at original location (fronting Kalakaua Av) when they first moved into the RH Center, they are now located next to the parking structure 3rd floor. Food was tasty - 5 stars. Price - 4 stars because had 15% off coupon, no free tea. Service - 3 stars, had to flag down servers for move water, to order tea, to order more dishes, for bill. Will return to eat here again. read more

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I have been to this restaurant many times and really enjoy the items that I order. Some might find their portion to be smaller but it is what it is. They're more delicate and the taste is really good. My fav is the seafood dumpling then har gao. My kids enjoy the baked buns very much. read more

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I'm so happy Tim Ho Wan is back but I won't be able to sit in the outdoor section drying off from the beach since they moved. The new location is indoors, bigger & better air conditioned, and more expensive. However, I had to try the classic steamed sea bass. It's boneless and it's just the middle portion of the bass with fresh soy sauce. It was yum and expensive. I'm glad I had it. I may order it again. I would need to be in the mood for bass. Congee with preserved egg & pork is my favorite. It came with some crispy chips & onions. The baked bbq pork bun had a nice crispy to it and good flavored bbq pork inside. The sticky rice in lotus leaf had at least two big mushrooms and Chinese sausage. I like the quality of food here and it's one of our favorites. P.S. Every place seems a bit salty x read more

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I think this is the best dim sum on Oahu. Flavors are light and quality always good. Menu is limited but what they have is all good. Pork hash over rice is a regular order. read more

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Back after 3 years, food iexcellent. Baked bbq pork bun still fantastic. The special siumai (scallop & pork) was juicy & delish. Charsiu stir fry egg noodle was smoking with good wokhei. Spare ribs with black bean sauce solid. read more

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We went yesterday, Friday. The prices were high but it's in Waikīkī. They don't give free tea there! The food was tasty but portions were small for the price. And we needed small dishes for sauce but although they have a bunch of workers, it took a long time to get service. Seems kamaaina can get 20% off from Monday- Thursday. We took our receipt to the Royal Hawaiian office on the first floor to get 3 hours kamaaina free parking. read more

Man. How to review to review this place? Service was a six at least. The wait staff and hostess were so kind and helpful. But the food -- at least for people who ate at Tim Ho Wan and other locations in Asia and NYC in the relatively recent past -- was fair at best. Good - lotus leaf wrapped sticky rice -- fragrant, generously filled Fair - Spicy cucumber... probably a bit aji-no-moto'd up, but spicy and salty enough to be enjoyable to the masses (e.g. us) - Wings (The kiddos really liked them. Pardner found them a bit dry.) Not Repeats For Me Personally - soup dumplings on the specials menu (xlb / xiao long bao) -- they were pretty clearly made from frozen, not scratch, with mushy skins, not much soup on the inside.. but also take this review with a grain of salt since we are SUCH soup dumpling snobs and have come to expect that this very difficult to make dish be at our snotwad fingertips. Compared to soup dumplings you get in most places outside of CA and NYC and Asia, these might be awesome, in truth. - Chinese broccoli (too much stem, undercooked, dropped into sauce at the very end of the procedure and not very flavorful) If you're from Taiwan, Singapore or Malaysia (or well eaten in CA or NYC), I would not make this THW location a priority visit (just as I would not make Suntory or any other sushi restaurant in Waikiki a priority if you have lived in any mid to large town in Japan or are reasonably well eaten in NYC). If you do not regularly have access to this kind of food, though, maybe THW is great? The food is authentic at least and much better than Chinese American food is in 99.99% of US towns. read more

If I could give Tim Ho Wan more than five stars, I would! Everything I tried was incredible, but the standout for me was the lava custard sesame ball. We ordered the cucumbers, soup dumplings, friend chicken wings, and more, but the custard sesame was one of the best things I've ever eaten. Perfectly crispy on the outside, warm and sweet on the inside. The BBQ pork buns were also amazing, which i normally wouldn't opt for but it's a best seller. And the deep-fried mochi puff was awesome! super crispy and chewy. The staff were awesome and they even gave us free cookies at the end, which was such a nice surprise! The food came out fresh and hot. Ambiance is nice and relaxed! I left full, happy, and already planning my next visit. Highly recommend if you love dim sum or just great food in general! read more

Tim Ho Wan - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The cashier that took my order was superrrrrr nice! So polite and helpful with my order! The restaurant had moved since the last time I saw it. A lot more open and bigger space. The food was only okay... disappointing because the dim sum came out cold. The pan fried specialty noodles were quite good but a little bland. read more

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I've enjoyed Tim Ho Wan all over the world and this location is just mediocre in terms of food quality. The indoor and outdoor seating is nice. The service is average since they want to get you in and out. Casual, you are in Hawaii after all. Please come and create your own experience. read more

Tim Ho Wan - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

OH MY GOD, LOOK AT THIS BUN! You have to try their Baked Pork Buns, they are out of this world. I enjoy a very few dim sum items and steamed pork bun is my favorite. Well let me tell you, these are not your traditional steamed pork buns, yet just as satisfying as my usual fav, steamed pork buns. First off, they are not steamed but baked. And it's not the traditional bun dough you would expect. There are no words to describe the bun. The closest I can say is that it is a cross between a phyllo dough and a light buttery biscuit with a very light, caramelized sweet topping adding some crunch and texture. 3 buns come in one order and a I loved every single bite. It was slightly sweet, yet savory. If there is a Tim Ho Wan near by, I will never fail to stop in and pick up an order of these pork buns! Yumm-meee! read more

Tim Ho Wan - Baked BBQ Pork Buns - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Came here for lunch with Scott G. We weren't too hungry, so we went for the congee, fried chicken and baked pork bao buns. The congee was really tasty, as well as the other dishes. I really like the decor - steamed bamboo covers on the walls and white bowls with the covers as a ceiling decor. Service was okay - we had to flag down our server for more water and drinks. This restaurant is in the Royal Hawaiian Center. Check out their Happy hour from 2 pm to 6 pm. read more