I came with a party of 8 to celebrate my birthday. I called ahead to let them know we had a lot of people coming and they were so kind and said they were happy to accommodate. When we arrived the manager was very funny and super nice. He wished me happy birthday and said they had a surprise for me at the end. We ordered so many dishes there's no way I could list them all here but every single dish was AMAZING. We ended up ordering a second round and we were all bursting full after that! The manager brought me the surprise dish after the second round which was drunken plum cherry tomatoes. It was absolutely amazing. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough! read more

Tim Ho Wan - Drunken plum cherry tomatoes - Dim Sum Near Me - Irvine, California

The crispy shrimp red rice rolls with Roselle sauce were phenomenal. I would absolutely come back for them. our waiter Dylan was very kind and the rest of the staff was friendly. read more

This was our first time eating here and it was a great experience overall! Great food, served timely, and all of the servers that helped were very helpful. We ordered their new dish (Salt and Pepper Squid Tentacles) and it was amazing! Very crispy and flavorful, even my kids ate some! I also highly recommend #6 Glutinous Rice Wrapped in Lotus Leaf read more

Tim Ho Wan - #71 Salt and Pepper Squid Tentacles - Dim Sum Near Me - Irvine, California

AMAZING service from Katie! My friend and I came here randomly for dinner on a Wednesday and were able to be seated quickly. Katie was amazing with recommendations and just so sweet. I mentioned I really enjoyed their white peach oolong tea and she provided us with some extra tea bags to take home. The food was delicious! I would come back just for the bbq pork buns and tofu! read more

Haven't had this place in so long so i decided to try it again. My favorite was the crispy shrimp red rice rolls! loved the crispy texture and flavor was really good as well, i don't see this dish at other dim sum places. i also really like their wonton noodles, l loved how it has a kick to it. A big plus is that their dishes all come out really hot which i enjoy A con is that their portion is not the greatest compared to other places, especially the chicken feet, they cut it in half so there's technically only 2 full pieces. the pork was also a bit hard to eat and were mainly bones read more

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I've been back to Tim Ho Wan multiple times since they reopened, and every visit has been consistently delicious. The food has been fresh, flavorful, and just as good each time. My absolute favorite is the Red Shrimp Rolls. The crispy exterior paired with the juicy shrimp filling and their dipping sauce is an amazing combination. I find myself ordering them every visit. Tonight we also tried their new Crispy Garlic Wings, and they were fantastic! They were perfectly crispy, packed with garlic flavor, and surprisingly light. It was nice to enjoy fried chicken without feeling overly heavy afterward. And of course, the Baked BBQ Pork Buns are a must-order. The sweet, flaky topping with the savory barbecue pork filling is absolutely incredible and one of the restaurant's signature dishes for a reason. If you've been thinking about giving Tim Ho Wan another try since they reopened, I highly recommend it. They've been consistently delivering delicious food and have quickly become one of my favorite dim sum spots again. The interior is also very well done and has an elevated vibe compared to the other restaurants in DJ And maybe I get lucky but I always get seated right away! read more

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First time visiting this corporate owned restaurant after it was a franchise originally. Parking is no issue since it's located in a large shopping center. The inside decor is upscale compared to the previous Tim Ho Wan franchise. We arrived during the week and only waited a few minutes before being seated. I ordered a variety of items - Siu Mai, Baked BBQ Pork Buns. Black truffle mushroom rice rolls, Braised Beef Brisket with Turnip, Pan Fried Turnip Cake, Har Gow, Steamed Bean Curd filled with Shrimp, meat and veggies and lastly Braised Chicken Feet with Black Bean Sauce. Overall, my standout items were the baked buns, siu mai and the black truffle mushroom rice rolls. The beef brisket was bland tasting and the har gow were on the smaller side. Service was prompt after ordering once I scanned the QR code located on each table. I was pleased with Tim Ho Wan and it's nice to see that there's a solid dim sum eatery located in the O.C. read more

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Tim Ho Wan (Irvine) continues to be a reliable dim sum go-to, and I'm giving it 4 stars for consistently solid food and service, though you pay for it in price. We showed up about 10 minutes before opening and got seated with the first batch of customers. If you come later, expect a wait. Everything we ordered was good across the board, but the BBQ pork buns are still the undeniable standout and my forever favorite here. It's the reason they earned their Michelin star! Our vegetarian friends also really loved their vegetarian options (and clearly marked as "no meat" items on their menu): pan fried noodles, steamed veggie dumplings, steamed truffle mushrooms rice rolls, and fried spring rolls were all satisfying and nicely done. The avocado dumplings (with shrimp and pork) are a must-try (so unique and not something you see everywhere). I was pleasantly surprised to see the siu mai noticeably improved and is much bigger and juicier than I remember from before. The new renovation looks great--comfortable, modern, and clean. It's an easy place to settle in for a relaxed morning meal. Service is friendly and efficient. Lam was very proactive and kept checking in with our group throughout our meal. It's much appreciated especially when they're dealing with the opening rush and lineup of hungry diners. If you're looking for a dependable spot for morning dim sum with family or friends in Irvine, Tim Ho Wan is an easy recommendation. Come early, order a wide variety of dimsums, and don't skip the bbq pork buns! read more

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I think they have cleared iron out a lot of their old issues and this place is not fairly rated. Both this and LV location is awesome. Service was attentive and efficient, QR ordering was a nice touch. All the usual dim sum options were on point esp the spare ribs, sticky rice and one of the best turnip cake around . The only downside was their fried rice was really bland and boring as well as the chow mein. Stick to the dim sum and you won't regret it read more

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From the decor, service, quality, and speed, this location is firing on all cylinders. There is a reason why people line up before it opens on the weekend. The food is everything I want and reminds me of an upscale version of the og locations when I went in Hong Kong. The dim sum is delicious and the baked pork buns are legendary and always buttery and satisfying. My new favorite item is the red shrimp roll with the sweet sauce and crispy bits on the inside. Can't wait to come back and try the Iberian pork char siu. This place is my go to dim sum, sure you can go further north but coming from south oc you can't beat the proximity plus all the dim sum is top tier. read more

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I came around 430-5pm on a weekday and it was the deadest I've ever seen Diamond Jamboree (plenty of parking and no wait!!). Food was DELICIOUS; they have the BEST dumpling wrappers. The dumplings don't rip or break apart and it's consistent. The sponge cake and rice rolls are my favorite. I also love their tea options - like it's not just black or jasmine tea like most places. Right now, they're having a special: dim sum platter for $19. It includes like 9 items and a tea pot with your choice of tea. Staff was helpful and attentive. They don't play music (likely because it's usually crowded and loud), so during my quiet times like when I went, you can hear cooks and servers conversations. read more

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I came here with my friend on a Sunday morning. We arrived a few minutes before the restaurant opened, which is at 11 AM. There was plenty of parking at that time. Note that by the time we left a couple hours later, the parking lot was a zoo. Since we got there early, we were able to be seated right away. There was at least 20 people waiting before it opened. After we were seated in a small booth, a server brought out a menu and asked us for our beverages. We requested Jasmine tea. My friend and I sat there for a while chatting while waiting for staff to come back to take our order. We looked around and started noticing that people had food on their tables already. I flagged down staff nearby and he pointed to the QR code at the end of the table. Whoops. We thought that was for the online menu. We were not aware that we needed to place our order ourselves on our phones. Well, that just delayed things at least 15 minutes. We decided on the shrimp dumplings (har gow), pork and shrimp dumplings (siu mai), which was our favorite, pork ribs in black bean sauce, fried bean curd skin with shrimp, pan fried radish cake, signature barbecue pork buns, signature barbecue pork rice with fried egg. Our meal ended with the sweet treasure bowl dessert which we shared. We enjoyed all of the dishes. My friend thought the radish cake was a little bitter. While I enjoyed the outer texture of the barbecue pork buns, the filling was a little on the sweeter side for me. We left quite satisfied and super stuffed! Sure, I'd come back to try some other dishes. read more

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Excellent food Great service Plenty of seating space The menu they give is just for pictures you actually order off the QR code read more

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Having had a fantastic experience when Tim Ho Wan reopened, we returned and found that the food quality is just as good as before. Everything was great - har gow, siu mai, spicy wonton, baked bbq pork buns, steamed rice noodles with bbq pork, turnip cake and xiao long baos. The only thing that wasn't as good was the pan fried noodles, which were on the greasy side. Food arrived quickly and service was very efficient. Glad to have Hong Kong quality dim sum in Irvine! Parking at Diamond Jamboree can be challenging, especially on the weekend. Would recommend coming when they open at 11am when parking is easier, than after noon. read more

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I've had the original THW in Hong Kong. I've also tried this location before they shut down. And now I've tried the reopened one. Obviously the original in HK is best. One of the best dimsum experiences in my life actually. The old one here was not good. The newly reopened one is a notch better but something is off. For starters, their menu is very limited. They only give 3 siu mais, instead of 4 so that feels like a ripoff immediately. Their food doesn't match the photos on their menu, I ordered a noodle soup, photo shows egg noodles but they served thick noodles instead. The pork bun, their staple, is still solid. At least they got that part right. I've tried their signature roast pork twice here. First time was amazing. Second time it tasted like leftovers that they reheated in the microwave. It was dried out and just a huge let down. Due to the lack of consistency, I don't think we will frequent here much. It feels like they're straying away from the classics and trying too hard to be cool. read more

Very good quality and reasonable price. Friendly service. My favorite restaurant. I will come back again. read more

Tim Ho Wan - Dim Sum Near Me - Irvine, California

First time coming here after the renovation and the interior is nice and clean! Service was good and fast too. The food we ordered was decent -- nothing super memorable, but solid. I got the Hong Kong milk tea and ended up using all the syrup on the side to sweeten it up a bit. read more

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Stopped by for a quick bite tonight. Food was delicious. Service was super slow though. BBQ pork buns were very good, as always. It's one of THW's best selling. Pork congee with thousand years egg was good but too watery. Can use more protein. Didn't really see any pork and hardly any eggs as pictured on menu and only some crunchy fried topping (fried chinese donut?). Braised vegetables with shiitake and fungi mushrooms. This dish was brought out cold. Then when they took it back and brought out again, vegetables were all mushed up. Pork and shrimp dumplings were DELICIOUS! One of the best I ever had for the longest time from anywhere. Pork was not full of fat and shrimp was of large pieces of very tasty shrimp. So yummy! Took forever (more than 30 minutes!) just to get this dish though. Lava buns were also very good. They were steamy hot and so fresh. I wanted to order the shrimp wontons with egg noodles but it appears that this dish was discontinued. Couldn't find it anywhere on the menu. read more

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Went to try Tim Ho Wan. It's been a while since I've been, before the revamping when personally it smelled and seemed pretty old, so I had high hopes. Thankfully, it met expectations. We came a little before opening. Already a big crowd waiting outside. Luckily there were enough spots inside to accommodate everyone. We were served by Leo, very nice waiter who went above and beyond for us. Ordered a smattering of dim sum. Some classics such as turnip cake, har gow, and egg roll. What stood out to me was the charsiu pork buns. Instead of being the classic fluffy white bun, it had a more crunchy pineapple bun outer texture which really elevated the flavor of the pork. And it wasn't too heavy, would recommend getting if you're looking for something new and different. Otherwise the rest tasted good and was solid! Definitely check this Tim Ho Wan out if it's been on your bucket list! read more

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This restaurant is super underrated. My experience here felt so rich and luxurious that it was hard to believe the humble menu prices. Tried a bunch of different items on the menu, but my two favorites were the baked barbecue pork buns (huge emphasis here) and the signature roasted barbecue pork. Food came out super fast, and quality was great! read more

Tim Ho Wan - Spicy Wonton - Dim Sum Near Me - Irvine, California

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The newly renovated Tim Ho Wan was definitely worth the wait. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with modern Chinese-inspired decor, and the large photos of their signature dishes add a nice touch to the space. I've visited twice so far and have tried the following dishes: Har Gow Shrimp Roll with Roselle Pan Fried Noodles with Soy Sauce Fried Beancurd Skin with Shrimp BBQ Pork Rice Rolls Pork & Shrimp Dumplings in Hot & Spicy Sauce Chicken Feet in Black Bean Sauce Beancurd Skin with Shrimp Pan Fried Radish Cake Black Truffle Rice Rolls Steamed Sponge Cake Beancurd with Pork & Shrimp Glutinous Rice Wrapped in Lotus Leaf Signature Baked BBQ Buns Everything was delicious. My personal favorites were the Fried Beancurd Skin with Shrimp, Har Gow, Shrimp Roll with Roselle, and the Pork & Shrimp Dumplings in Hot & Spicy Sauce. The new chicken feet dish was good, but it tasted similar to what you'd find at most dim sum restaurants. I really miss their original braised chicken feet with abalone sauce -- that used to be my absolute favorite item on the menu. The service was also great throughout both visits. I'm really happy that Irvine finally has a good dim sum spot again. read more

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Tim Ho Wan is a famous Dim Sum chain that reopened in Diamond Jamboree, Irvine in December. Their original location in Hong Kong was awarded a Michelin Star long ago; however, they've since expanded with locations all over the world. The dim sum can be pricey, but it's pretty solid overall. Don't miss their char siu, which is a five-star item. I recently had really mediocre char siu for double the price at a trendy place in Fountain Valley; however, this char siu at Tim Ho Wan reminded me what it's supposed to taste like. Their signature BBQ pork has charred bits, a sweet glaze, a nice chew, and meaty flavor. Also don't miss the char siu in their signature "Baked BBQ pork buns". The bao are topped with a concha-like exterior. It's a perfect dish and it's a must order if you haven't had it. Since their reboot in December, I do think they've stepped up the quality of their food and drink. The drawback is that portion sizes are small and prices are on the higher end. Regarding the ambiance and service, I can't say that I've noticed much of a difference since the reboot. Food is ordered through your phone. Service could have been better as we had to catch their attention for water refills, and we had to specifically ask for utensils and condiments like soy sauce and chili oil. Overall, I think Tim Ho Wan has some amazing dishes that we seek out. Don't miss the dishes with char siu (BBQ Pork). read more

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My friends and I stopped by and randomly checked out the dimsum here, partly due to how nice the place looks. The food is the star of the show here. They have amazing crispy shrimp rolls from Hong Kong. I also loved the baked pork bun and imperial chicken. They have a crab roll with mango that's delightful and their desserts all hit. Service was excellent. read more

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A great spot for dim sum with super fresh ingredients and great seating. I had: 1. Signature baked barbecue pork buns 2. Pork & shrimp dumplings in hot and spicy sauce 3. Poached seasonal vegetables 4. Spanish Iberico roasted barbecue pork 5. Shrimp dumplings (har gow) 6. Pork & shrimp dumplings (siu mai) 7. Pork ribs in black bean sauce 8. Glutinous rice wrapped in lotus leaf 9. HK milk tea 10. Fresh lemon tea 11. Golden lava salted egg buns (steamed) read more

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Tried the desserts last week and came back today just for them, so fresh & perfect treat to beat the heat 10/10 also the service was great! read more

Tim Ho Wan - Mango coconut cream parfait & Mango Sago desserts - Dim Sum Near Me - Irvine, California

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I have been to Tim Ho Wan Irvine many times, and I wanted to support the restaurant under the new management. Unfortunately, today's experience completely destroyed my trust. During checkout, the waitress took the payment terminal, selected a 20% tip herself, skipped the tip selection screen, and then asked me to tap my card. I was never given the opportunity to choose my own tip amount. That is completely unacceptable. A tip is the customer's decision, not the server's. This is one of the most disappointing payment experiences I've ever had at a restaurant. If management allows employees to make tipping decisions for customers, there is a serious problem with how they conduct business. I will never return. Orange County has many excellent dim sum restaurants that earn their tips through honest service instead of deciding them for their customers. I would rather spend my money at businesses that respect their customers and their right to choose. read more

Tim Ho Wan - Dim Sum Near Me - Irvine, California

The service was amazing!! The restaurant is very clean and very comfortable. We waited 5 minutes to be seated on a Saturday afternoon. Our server Lam was incredible and always made sure we were taken care of. The food 10/10 it was so delicious and fresh made to order. We will Definitely come back soon. read more

Tim Ho Wan - 26. Pork & Shrimp Dumplings in Hot & Spicy Sauce - Dim Sum Near Me - Irvine, California

I've been here a couple of times since this dim sum restaurant reopened and they've made improvements. The new interior is nicer and more of what you would expect from a fancy dim sum restaurant. It has an elegant, modern feel and is more spacious than I remember it being before. I've never had to wait long for a table but once you get inside, the servers can be inattentive sometimes. The food always comes out quickly though. Their signature dish, the Baked BBQ Pork Buns ($7.50) are a must for the unique bun but they sadly didn't have a lot of meat in them. The Crispy Shrimp Red Rice Rolls ($9.90) are my new favorite item. The combination of the soft noodle and crispy fried inside is so good. A little greasy but the sweet sauce balances it. You can't go wrong with the basics like Har Gow ($7.50) and Siu Mai ($7.50). The Rice Wrapped in Lotus Leaf ($9.90) is good but overpriced. Between the BBQ Pork and Truffle Mushroom Rice Rolls ($7.50), I liked the mushroom better. The Hong Kong Braised Beef Dry Noodles ($12.90) had tender pieces of beef but could've used more noodles. There aren't many dim sum places around here so even though it's on the pricier side, it's still a good option for better quality dim sum. Plus they serve it all day. read more

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Yes the plaza is awful but the revamp is worth it. So cute inside with the plush pink booth seating and emerald walls. Very much joy luck club vibes - yes, I aged myself Pros Pork pun Shrimp roll (the pink exterior is aggressive though) Salted egg donuts Iva the hostess Lam our waiter Cons No rsvp/ wait list Parking read more

Tim Ho Wan - Salted egg Donut dessert - Dim Sum Near Me - Irvine, California

Tìm Ho Wan 2.0 is back and better! New decor, better food, an even better service. Our family dined here for our toddler's birthday and he was treated like a prince by our server, Bryan and staff. That definitely made us happy and enjoyed the food better. Dim sum all day is always a win in my book! Everything is goood but the stand out items have got to be the baked BBQ pork buns and bbq pork! The pork was so thick, juicy, and slightly sweet. The crispy shrimp rice rolls in plum sauce were also surprisingly delightful. The sauce balanced out the fried shrimp patty nicely. For dessert the mango sago was everyone's favorite. It reminds me of Hui Lau Shan in HK. Overall, I definitely enjoyed this newer version of THW. We will definitely be back! read more

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We had a pleasant dining experience at Tim Ho Wan in Irvine. We only waited less than 10 minutes to be seated during lunch time on a Saturday. The menu is slightly different from how I remember it from the Philippines but overall the food quality and taste remains the same. The prices listed are all budget friendly. Also a big shout out to our server, Nam! She went above and beyond for us to experience exceptional customer service. Hope we get her still as our server in the future. read more

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Tried their new garlic chicken wing and omg it was so good. Service and food is amazing will definitely come back!!! read more

Tim Ho Wan - Garlic Chicken Wing - Dim Sum Near Me - Irvine, California

The food was amazing and great quality. Nice ambience after the remodel. Khao was fantastic! She was friendly and attentive!

Never disappoints! First time at Irvine location and it was wonderful. Came weekday before 4 PM and no wait. Very clean, great ambiance and superb service by everyone we interacted with. Excellent dim sum served all day. Many dim sums close early or stop serving late afternoon. Our new go-to for dim sum! read more

I've hung around diamond jamboree for many many years and after passing by this place literally over a thousand times we finally decided to give it a try. We arrived near peak time around lunch time so parking was tricky in this plaza and we had to wait about a half hour. We were able to see the menu while we waited so we can decide what we want before being seated. Once seated, we ordered everything through their QR code. We ordered several items except for the XLB since that was out of stock unfortunately. The food came out quickly and service was very friendly, however there were moments it was difficult to get their attention since it was busy that day. The restaurant itself was very clean and casual. The food itself was great but nothing crazy compared to other places I've been to. I'd definitely come back here if I'm craving dim sum and it's nearby but it's tough to compete with the other great food in diamond jamboree. read more

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When you first come in, place is nice and clean. But, when you sit down it becomes a bit apparent that it's just for show. The tables are WAY to close to each other (probably to maximize amount of seats). Close in a way that you may bump into the tables getting in and out of your chair/booth. Next, they give you the option to order on your phone or the server... I mean pick one or the other? We ordered on the phone, seemed easier. Then, our dishes came. Where are the sauces? Was this supposed to be given to us by a server? You can see theres a person passing around sauces. Waited for a bit before we just asked for one because our dishes were getting cold. Now to the food. It was mid. Nothing really stood out. We got: - Baked Pork BBQ Buns (4/5): Just note that this is definitely on the sweeter side. I have a sweet tooth so I don't mind. - BBQ Rice Rolls, Har Gow, Salted Egg Bun, Fried Rice, Siu Mai (3/5): Unremarkable. I've had better. - Steamed Shrimp Roll (4/5): This one was surprisingly really good! Though I'm not sure they have it anymore. Liked the different textures and floral sauce. You can tell they were innovated with this one. Unfortunately, don't think that's enough to bring me back here. Good/fun to try at least once though. read more

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We always came to Tim Ho Wan when we wanted to have dim sum for dinner. Today we tried their two new dishes, pan fried beef rice noodles and fried chicken wings. YUMMY. The chicken wings were so crispy and noodles were perfectly soft. The chocolate sesame balls were very delicious. All the dishes were sooooo good as usual. Our waitress Katie was very nice. The ambience was so welcoming and friendly. read more

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I love a good Michelin star restaurant. I also love a good dim sum place. This was a nice combination of the two. They just remodeled and it looks really nice inside. I went during lunch with two of my colleagues and it was not busy and we were sat immediately. The staff was incredibly attentive and we never waited long for anything. They rotate items out of their menu since the remodel, but everything was delicious. We ordered congee, baked bbq bun, steamed shrimp dumpling, siu mai, bbq rice plate, pan fried noodles, chicken feet (my first time having - definitely not my thing), and this tofu wrapped deep fried shrimp cake (one of the best things I ate). Nearly everything was delicious and arrived at the right temperature. They also have a small tea menu, I got the pu-erh tea and it was delicious. I love that the staff continuously made sure we had enough tea I think we had 4 refills - it was glorious. I liked this place a lot and highly recommend it if you're in OC, Las Vegas, Hawaii, or NYC. read more

Tim Ho Wan - Inside the restaurant - Dim Sum Near Me - Irvine, California

They're open Sunday-Thursday from 11:00 AM-9:00 PM, and Friday-Saturday from 11:00 AM-10:00 PM. I had a great experience here. The squid ink há cảo, truffle pork dumplings and egg tart were my favorites. You could actually taste the fresh shrimp inside the há cảo -- super tender, juicy, and freshly cooked. The beef rolls were about an 8/10 for me; flavorful, but definitely dripping with juices/oil. The restaurant itself was clean and busy, which is always a good sign. The waiters were attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. Definitely worth trying if you enjoy dim sum. read more

We ordered several dim sum dishes and everything was delicious! We arrived around 1:30 and still had to wait about 30 minutes ever since they reopened, business has been booming. The plaza itself was super busy, and parking was a bit challenging, so definitely come early on weekends. The service was great, the restaurant is beautifully decorated, and the space feels open and comfortable. Highly recommend. I'll definitely be back! There were still a few items we wanted to try, but they were already sold out by the time we got there. read more

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