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

Barely made it here in time for happy hour by 6pm. Put in our order and got 20% off. Loved the egg white spring roll, shumai, shrimp dumplings and bbq pork buns. Xiao long Baos were average. Fried crab and shrimp dumplings were excellent. Friendly and quick service. Happy to return again the next time we are in Waikiki. read more

The legendary Hong Kong Michelin-starred dim sum emporium Tim Ho Wan has a home in Waikiki, and it serves all the classics. It's located on the third floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center. The interiors are clean with great big windows and ample natural light. And this place hit the spot after a two-hour plus morning surfing session. As benefitting of their legend, their menu isn't expansive but they do everything well. I started with the har gow. The shrimp was sweet but more impressive was how thin the outer skin of the har gow was. The siu mai was equally tasty and well-executed. The pan fried turnip cake was crispy and intensely flavored with BBQ pork. But the absolute best thing I ate here (and possibly my entire Hawaiian holiday) was the hot and spicy wontons. The sauce alone was worth the price of admission. The spicy vinegar-based sauce was so incredible that I refused to let the waiter take the bowl away: I dipped everything in it. I would return just for this dish and order two. I had to control myself and limit myself to one dim sum morning on my vacation. But the thought crossed my mind. read more

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

This is a chain that received a Michelin star for a dim sum restaurant, so I had to try it! I got lucky and there was no line on a Sunday. They moved locations and are located on the second floor right outside of the parking structure. The menus just one sided. Surprisingly they don't have custard tarts!! However, get the sesame custard ball!! Amazing!!! Anyway for dim sum, we ordered the shrimp, pork hash, sticky rice, and spare ribs. I loved it all! They are smaller than usually dimsum places but you get 4 pieces instead for 3! I loved their jasmine rice, it was soo delicious and fluffy. I definitely will be back! 4 stars only cause it is on the higher end price for dimsum. Each dish was about $8-$9. I mean I guess it's for the name and being in Waikiki. Still worth trying if you are on the fence. read more

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Waited a long time to try this place out and I'm so happy it was worth the wait! Great service, super clean restaurant, the food was just amazing! I can't wait to go back! read more

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Service - 5 I'm used to being ignored at most dim sum places around town. Not here. The team was friendly and brought out extra plates without being asked. (We ordered chicken feet so you know...the bones). I observed them bringing extra napkins to patrons when they used all the napkins on the table - again without being asked. They are watching and anticipating your needs people! Food - 5 Hot and flavorful. - Almost burn my mouth hot. Dim sum to me is something served fast and in large quantities - no frills. But they clearly take their time with presentation. I tried a few things but my favorite was the chicken dumplings - get it! I read the other reviews comparing this location to their other locations - just keep in mind, Waikīkī is NOT Asia. That's like expecting French Cuisine in Denver. read more

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Authentic Dim Sum Delight in Waikiki! All of the dim sum here is incredibly fresh and delicious. I brought my parents for their first Chinese meal in Waikiki, and they absolutely loved it! The food was so good, we couldn't resist ordering more to take home. Service is fast, friendly, and efficient. The location is a bit tucked away -- it's on Level 3, in the corner of the building -- but totally worth the find. Just ask someone nearby if you can't spot it right away. Highly recommended! read more

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Surprisingly underwhelmed. I went in with higher expectations, maybe too high. They moved, still within RHSC. We got there when they opened, so slight line, but we got in quickly. Woman very nice...everyone else lacked personality. Kinda what you expect in Chinatown, but not in Waikiki. No biggie...you don't go to Dim Sum for the personalities. Ordered water and tea. They charge for tea. Chinese aunty would probably boycott them just for that. Ordered a lot for 2.25 of us. - Baked Char Siu Buns - slightly too sweet for me but otherwise very tasty. Choke filling and nice outside. Baby liked it. Made a mess poking a hole through the top then going for the bottom. - Pork Hash rice - no taste - Chicken Wings - very tasty. Cooked well. Even the baby liked it and she doesn't usually care for chicken. - Shrimp and Chives - no taste - Chinese Broc - not much seasonings, but that's how I like it. Could use a sprinkle of salt. - Fried Shrimp with wasabi mayo - not bad. Actually tasted better later on (as leftover)...still crispy even. - Steamed shortribs - this was ono, but was super tough. And since steamed, texture a little strange. 15% kama'aina, but still kinda expensive. Still almost $100. And they were surprisingly very slow and kept putting how things right in front of the baby to grab at. I'll probs stick to Chinatown... read more

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Great News! They finally reopened in Royal Hawaiian Center. They have beautiful new dinning room, very clean and classy. The service is fast. You go there for the food! From the iconic Baked BBQ Pork Buns to streamed Kona Abalone and savory sesame chicken , Tim Ho Wan is where Michelin-star quality meets irresistible flavors. Tim Ho Wan, renowned as "the world's cheapest Michelin-star restaurant," is a Hong Kong-based dim sum chain celebrated for its high-quality yet affordable offerings. read more

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Great service and good food. We ordered the dim sum, and it came out piping hot. If you're craving dim sum, this place will do the job. It's not the best dim sum I've had, but it's good enough. Just set your expectations that it's not going to be mind blowing. read more

Dim sum is good but expensive but expected for Waikiki. Chinatown probably a better option. Unfortunately, it seems they use MSG in their food... tastes great but got a headache later in the day. read more

Tim Ho Wan - Fried noodles with a Char siu bao. - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went down hill. Food didn't taste as good, probably reheated and not fresh. The vegetable dumpling still good but everything else was not so good and disappointing. Their pork bun that they are famous forces even junk. Their look fun room was hard and no sauce. Junk now read more

Who wouldn't want to try a Michellin rated restaurant? Located in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. It is conveniently located next to the parking garage and elevators. We ordered a few dishes including their baked char siu bao with sugar crust, siu mai, har gow, noodles, and short ribs with black pepper sauce. Baked bao and noodles were very good. Har Gow was OK but a bit small. Siu Mai was also small and would have preferred for it to stay together instead of falling apart (grind on the pork was pretty large so it didn't stick together), and the short ribs were a bit tough. The place was fairly busy when we got there around 11:30am. Service was nice and it was clean. read more

This place is located on the 3rd floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center. They did move to a different location than her original, which used to be near the food court. They have lots of seating and service was quick! If you dine-in from Mondays to Fridays between 2pm-6pm, you get 15% off the entire food menu! I highly recommend this place for dim sum! read more

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Food: wonderfully delicious!!!!!! Dim sum is pricey , but you can tell the difference between their dim sum versus Chinatown dim sum restaurants. Their Michelin star bun was worth every bite and penny - so yummy!!!!!! I don't have a picture of it , but it comes with three buns and the top is crunchy and flaky while the inside is savory delicious!!! Service: so good! I was honestly expecting bad service cause you know... "Chinese restaurant" but our waiter was super nice and awesome! Not your "usual." Service was quick and food came out quick. Ambiance: it's clean and modern looking. Very spacious! They have a line when they open so I'd recommend coming early. Definitely recommend, especially their Michelin star pastry bun!!! read more

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I have had a good amount of dimsum in Hong Kong and I dare say this dimsum restaurant was one of the best I've ever been to. Went at 4pm for happy hour and great price and great food. Everything came fresh and hot. The chicken fingers and steam rice bowl was SOOO good. One of the places where you leave feeling good instead of feeling bad about spending money. read more

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My favorite dim sum on island, and a place where if my wife asks me if I want to go here I"ll say yes, as it's a place I know there will be plenty of things on the menu I can eat (I don't eat seafood). The pan fried noodles, garlic green beans, and bbq pork buns are a must get. My wife will eat pretty much everything else. The new location I guess seems bigger, but it's tucked a little out of the way and has lost a little of the atmosphere I feel. The old location used to have more intimate seating and an open air kitchen concept. Service is always friendly and if you're going to eat here you might as well get the validation anyway if you parked. read more

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

We came one hour before closing and everything was yummy!! Will be back here again and try more!! read more

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

The worst dim sum I have ever had in my life , tasteless , weird texture , off putting taste, expensive . You have been warned !!!!!!just terrible , I been wanting to try this place for some time and so disappointed. read more

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Tim Ho Wan on Oahu, is a branch of the famous Tim Ho Wan restaurants, the flagship being in Hong Kong. The menu is wonderful, as most dim sum restaurants do not offer the variety of dishes you can order at THW. There is usually a wait of 30-40 minutes if you decide to eat at peak dining hours. But, once you are seated, service is prompt, and your dishes begin arriving quickly. The interior of the restaurant is modern, with 60's vibe lighting, and very clean. Be prepared for a bounty of delicious food. Once is not enough. You'll want to return within the week. read more

First time trying Tim Ho Wan and it was an overall great experience. Food quality was good, but a bit pricey(which is not surprising for Waikiki). The dining area was clean and the decor was inviting. Service was great. They took our order quickly and our food arrived just as quickly. Out of all the dishes we ordered, my recommendations would be the Chicken Feet w/ Abalone Sauce, Baked BBQ Pork Buns, and Steamed Dumplings w/ Shrimp and Chives. read more

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Just like Hong Kong but a prettier setting! It's very clean, organized and efficient for any meal. Everything here is on point and nothing heavy or greasy. Spring rolls with shrimp and egg whites is a favorite. The green bean with garlic were exceedingly fresh and light. Har Gow is perfection. Wasn't a fan of the pork and mustard green rice. That said, it's hard to go wrong here, they validate 1 hour free parking. read more

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The only 2 things I would come back for is the baked char xiu bao and the wonton noodle soup. Everything else was too salty. Service and pricing was okay but nothing spectacular. read more

Great spot for dim sum lovers right in the heart of Waikiki! We came to Tim Ho Wan after hearing about its Michelin-star reputation, and overall, it lived up to the hype. The baked BBQ pork buns were the standout--crispy, slightly sweet on the outside, and filled with tender, flavorful pork. Definitely a must-try. The shrimp dumplings and siu mai were fresh and well-made, though a bit smaller than we expected. Service was friendly and quick, even though the place was packed. We appreciated the efficiency and how easy it was to order from the menu. Only reason it's not 5 stars is the wait time and slightly higher prices, but it's understandable given the location and brand. If you're craving dim sum while in Honolulu, this is a solid pick. We'll definitely come back! read more

Meh, a Michelin star for a chain? The dude working the busy front desk was overwhelmed and doing a fantastic job ignoring us and other waiting patrons. They messed up our drink orders and food. So much unorganized effort. Food was good but not enough to overcome the poor experience read more

Very misleading advertising. They promote a 20% discount for Monday-Thursday, but even after asking the staff, there was no clear disclosure that it only applies to locals. The promotion title is in the local language while the rest of the description is in English, seemingly expecting customers to understand both. This makes it easy to assume the discount applies to everyone. When I asked about it at the end, the staff simply said it was for locals only--with a smirk. The food wasn't great either. Save your time and money and go elsewhere. read more

It's okay. A bit on the expensive side. The chicken feet flavor is not the regular chicken feet flavor I am use to eating. If i have to sum it up it's the pretentious version of dim sum. I like my dim sum where the Chinese ladies are pushing the cart yelling at me asking if I want anything else from there cart. Overall, I will only dine here again if I was being treated by someone else that wants to try the food. The food is nothing special I feel like the food are catered more to a western palate who doesn't really know how a good dim sum is suppose to taste like. I like that the place doesn't smell and it's clean. However, the space is a bit tight. read more

In the Royal Hawaiian Mall - the perfect place to go for famous Hong Kong dim sum! This is my first time eating in store instead of take out so excited!! The mall does 1 hour free validation with purchase or 3 hours with a same day receipt over $25 for locals. Now the food, we got: -their jasmine tea, milk tea and mango smoothie - yummy drinks too! -Their baked pork buns are SO GOOD! It's definitely on the sweeter side so don't expect the steamed buns -turnip cake and shiumai - always a fav to order in our family -the green beans - it was cooked well with the crisp and tender but it wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping, willing to give it another try! Waikiki specials can be pricy but unique to this branch: -the shrimp dish was HUGE and super garlicky which I love - beautifully displayed over noodles. Note: you MUST love garlic! -the seabass - the portion isn't huge but it was so tender and flavorful, sooooo good! Desserts: - lava sesame balls - SO GOOD - chewy, custardy, not overly sweet - must get - the osmanthus jelly was ok amongst our table - it was unique so we wanted to try it and super refreshing on a hot Waikiki day but it wasn't the kids' favorite The space moved from its previously bigger location so it is a bit smaller now but there's still ample space and it was a nice bright space with wonderful staff! This is part of my places to visit in Waikiki Youtube video! read more

Tbh , recently with a lot of places struggling or closing down ...I try not to leave too many negative reviews these days. But this is prob is one of the worse dim sum experiences I have had . Also I think their dim sum is horrible !!! 1. Several items came out raw or cold. 2. Wrong items sent to table. 3. Needed to ask 3 different waiters/waitresses for bowls/spoon. 4. Out of multiple items, including cheung fun!!! I will not be spending my hard earned money here ! Peace out Tim Ho Wan !!!! read more

Nice option to get dim sum here in Waikiki. Love the shu mai, fried rice and shrimp wontons. Quick and helpful service by the team. Plenty of seatings to make you comfortable. read more

Delicious delicious dim sum! But make sure to make a reservation before if you're a larger party. Located on the second floor of the mall you can either take the escalator or elevator up. Our party got seated and got right to ordering. We order most of the usual suspects, ha gow, sui mai, xo turnip cakes, lao sa baos, bo la bbq pork buns, steamed sticky rice, rice rolls, chicken feet and rice and pork patty. The standout dish were the bo la bbq pork buns, the crust wasn't overly sweet and there was a good amount of filling inside. All the dishes came out quite expeditiously and were overwhelmed by how much we had ordered. Our party of 8 ordered two pots of tea, one jasmine green and one oolong. Rather than charging per cup each pot was $6 with refills included. Half way through our meal the staff came by to switch our plates and check in. W grad a great brunch and left full and happy. Definitely worth a meal if your in Honolulu and have a dim sum craving! read more

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Every time I visit Waikiki, I have to allocate some time to eat at Tim Ho Wan. I've also tried their location in New York but the flight time to Hawai'i is shorter and I'm so glad they have a location in Oahu. We arrived at around 7:15 pm on a Monday evening and had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. The place was not packed but they do have a constant stream of customers dining in. After seated, we got iced waters right away. We had some poke beforehand so we didn't go crazy with the ordering this time around. We ordered the baked BBQ pork bun, the steamed rice roll stuffed with minced beef, wonton noodle soup, and deep fried eggplant filled with shrimp. The 5 star items were the pork bun and the eggplant. The pork bun was buttery and flakey on the outside, and the bbq pork was flavorful, tender, and pipping hot on the inside. The deep fried egg plant was just the right texture and the shrimp was marinated well. It was very fresh judging from the temperature of the dish. I wouldn't recommend the wonton noodle and the steamed rice roll. Service was fast, our food arrived quickly after ordering. The restaurant is decorated like a high end modern dim sum restaurant so it's a good spot to dine in with family, friends and can even be a good date spot. read more

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I really like the flavor of their dim sum! They are very delicious! And reminds me my hometown! The sad thing is they don't have many options even though their menu seems to offer a lot, such as no Chung fun, no xo sauce ju chung fun, etc. If you are local from Hong Kong or Canton district then you will like the food, because they have not been americanize, otherwise you will prefer other places. read more

We come here every time we visit Waikiki simply because we're dying for vegetables that aren't deep fried, or covered in goopy sauce. We had: Gai lan - nothing g special, but well executed. At $12 USD, a bit pricy for how much you get, but I suppose that's Waikiki for you Steamed beef balls - decent, nothing too outstanding Veggie dumplings - nice, good flavour Shrimps and chives dumplings - decent, nothing too outstanding Again, this is just a decent reliable spot for a quick meal that won't make you feel like you just ate a ton of grease. read more

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Tim Ho Wan at the heart of Waikiki and dim sum nights overlooking the busy streets! I got to enjoy Tim Ho Wan at one of my last evenings in Waikiki. We got to try a variety of their different dim sum dishes which included Congee with Pork and Preserved Egg, Braised Chicken Feet with Abalone Sauce and Peanut, Blanched Chinese Broccoli with Fried Garlic, Steamed Beef Ball with Bean Curd Skin, Steamed Pork Rib with Black Bean Sauce, Steamed Pork Dumplings with Shrimp and Lava Custard Sesame Balls. Since this is award winning Hong Kong Style Dim Sum; I definitely had high expectations. I would say their dim sum is a bit elevated in terms of ingredients used but I do also think dim sum found at the heart of Chinatown is more classic and traditional. Don't get me wrong; I think the dim sum is good but maybe not just not my favorite. For Hong Kong Style; I felt it was a bit more Americanized in flavor. Overall my favorites did include the Steamed Beef Ball and Congee. I also like Lava Custard Sesame Balls. I thought was also neat to dine outside and have the view of the busy streets of Waikiki. read more

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Had no idea this place existed until we had visitors come into town. This dim sum place is said to be acclaimed in Taiwan with people waiting hours for a seat. On a Friday lunch excursion the restaurant was not too busy and we were able to be seated outside. Outside table was okay but if you order seafood there are flies to be aware of. One look at the menu we noticed the steep prices right off the bat probably twice what one would play in Chinatown. The menu though is extensive with some unique offerings. Aside from ordering the standards such as shrimp dumplings, sticky rice, pan fried turnip cakes, Jin doi, rice roll noodles, there were a few dishes we also tried. The butterfly shrimp loaded with heavy seasoning, and baked mini bbq bun with the crispy sugar top. Everything was delicious and I felt like we spent 2 hours there dining and savoring each bite. Parking is validated at the center and you can receive a Kama'aina rate by showing your local identification. I think this dimsum place is nice to go to for special occasions however for me not regularly because of the steep price. Paying over $10 for 4 little shrimp dumplings is a lot. Great food and you can taste the freshness in each bite! read more

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We loved this place! We regularly eat in Chinatowns in Chicago, Las Vegas, and San Francisco -- this place stands up well in that company. The prices are not low, but fair for Waikiki. Every dish was good to great. The lunar new year special pig feet were the standout. But fried, steamed or braised, sweet or savory, and meat or seafood, it was all yummy. Some diners might complain that the Chinese broccoli was softer than is traditional. I like it both al dente and well done, so that didn't bother me. Prompt service. The hostess didn't have much English, but a great attitude. The only thing I would change is the mediocre pop music playing. read more

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Food was great and the service from the hostess Apple was very friendly. Highly recommend to check it out

Honest review: I probably wouldn't go back unless I was REALLY craving dim sum or their always fantastic BBQ pork buns -- particularly if you're dining solo. I found some of the special Waikiki- exclusive dishes underwhelming. The space is pretty typical of Tim Ho Wan, located conveniently in a big mall. Clean. Service was fine. You can find lots of other food options. read more

While we were browsing around the Royal Hawaiian Center, we came across Tim Ho Wan, and I knew I had to eat here for lunch since I've tried their other locations in NY and HK as well. We waited about 15 minutes, and you have to be around when your name is called since there are no pagers. We ordered quite a few things for just the 4 of us, and tbh, everything we had at this location did not live up to the Michelin-Star reputation like the others. I've been eating dim sum my whole life, and sad to say, the dishes here were not good. Some came out cold, some were flavorless, the fried stuff was hard, and the milk tea was mostly ice & diluted. The best dish was probably the plain, pan-fried noodles, that's just sad. Not only that, all the staff are very unfriendly, unpleasant, rude, and talks about the customers in Chinese. If you're looking for good, authentic dim sum, look elsewhere. Go to Chinatown. read more

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