FYI, I ate Balut on this trip!!!!!!!! Finally Freeeeeeeeeee. Hahhahaahahahha. I'm so confused. Admittedly, Filipino food for the most part, not my jam. Most likely Tim Ho Wan curtailed their menu/dishes, way of cooking to the fillipino palate......maybe???? I'm confused that a previously Michelin rated domain super franchise has some super mediocre dishes. Actually the Yang Chow fried rice is 1 star at best. Didn't even finish it. The pork chop was decent, they had a different take on the frying and I appreciated it. But the fried rice, 3 bites, nope. The Prawn Fried Chicken wings and drums........soooo confusing. When it arrived I smelled shrimp, it was strong enough to overtake the table, not in a bad way just had u questioning how chicken could smell so strongly Prawn. I guess that's why they call it that! Perhaps it's a thing here or am existing trend I'm clueless about, but for me, yea.......no. Fried chicken itself was good, just like the Tim How Wan in China (without the prawn frying) but the prawn frying here was just nope! The beef brisket noodle soup.......noodles mushy. A big nonooooooooo. Beef and tendons were just ok. Broth just ok..... The BBQ Pork Buns thankfully NOT messed with. Always the shining star of Tim Ho Wan. Flaky, hot, tasty. The salvaging only dish here. Everything but the Buns (4 Star), 1 Star. Service, hard working people, especially front desk taking names and numbers - 4 Star girl. 2 stars overall. Super odd, and I hope a super outlier for a franchise I expect WAY MORE FROME. read more

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Michelin star status and there's a reason why. The dim sum was so unique and so good. My sister and I shared some fan favorites and some Tim Ho Wan specials. Pictures are worth 1,000 words so will let the pictures speak for itself. There may be a wait but trust me, it's worth it. read more

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All time fave! Service was fast. My parents and I went here for some snacks and it didn't disappoint. Price was ok too. read more

Tim Ho Wan - Dim Sum Near Me - Mandaluyong, NCR

FOOD Glutinous Rice with Lotus Leaf was very sticky, filling and umami. Pork Dumpling with Shrimp is one of our favorite dim sum so we ordered this one again; always succeeds to please our taste buds, especially with soy sauce. Baked Bun with BBQ Pork was the best part, and once again, this order is almost perfect attendance on our tables. The coating packed a soft crunch and smelled super good as I smelled the hot BBQ Pork filling inside. SERVICE Taking note of our orders, serving the food, and delivering the receipt and change were done fairly quick. read more

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Just the pork bun and hakaw for me please. Not really much of a dim sum fan. This place is OK. My mom loves dim sum and she didn't enjoy this place. Dim sum places in Canada are way better and more like the real dim sum in Hong Kong she says. Sometimes it has a line to go in so try to plan ahead if you want to eat here. At least its cheap and Michelin star. So it's nice to check off your list of places you've eaten. read more

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The food was good, my only complaint was the servers, although the servers provide good polite approach, no complaint about that, it's the way the over staff servers seems to cluster together all the time in the cashier area with no peripheral vision to the raising of hand or two waving hand of customer for service. With a good manager, it only takes half the number of it's existing staff to provide a better attentive service more effectively. Turn around would be much faster too read more

Definitely a dimsum go-to place! The price range isn't something to be worried about because it is definitely affordable for a Michelin star restaurant. Their Bbq pork buns -- definitely recommended as this is what Tim Ho Wan is known for. Their vermicelli rolls menu are a must try as well! When it comes to their rice toppings though, I would suggest to opt for another place because it's just so-so. But considering that I've been to this place lots of times and got to experience it in Hong Kong as well, I can say that their buns are quite different. Here, it has more sauce and is much sweeter as compared to the ones in HK which have less sauce and is packed with more Char Siew. I'm not sure if there are still lines being held because I usually make it a point to visit the place at dead times (before and after peak hours) which is before lunch, after lunch, before dinner, and after dinner times. This place definitely earns my 3.5 (but there's no .5 so... I'm going with 4) stars because of the affordable price, the Michelin star value, and most especially, the Pork buns!! Thus, living up to their name as the world's cheapest Michelin star restaurant. read more

Tim Ho Wan - BBQ PORK BUNS - Dim Sum Near Me - Mandaluyong, NCR

In addition to Din Tai Fung, Tim Ho Wan is my favorite Asian chain "go-to lunch spot" in Manila. I've tried many a dim sum but Tim Ho Wan is QUALITY. Yes, it's a chain but that doesn't make their food any less delicious. What I've noticed about dim sums is some places tend to be complacent about their food. It almost feels as if once you've been to one dim sum, you've been to them all. What I love about Tim Ho Wan is the variety they have to offer in their dishes and how they're prepared. It isn't like any ordinary dim sum. You sit down and order, rather than the food carts coming to you. For some, it may take away from the whole authentic "dim sum" experience but the food completely justifies what you pay for. Side note: I'd like to add though, their neon green stool chairs are a bit small so all the big booty people (such as myself) can feel me on sometimes feeling awkward sitting on them, haha. Bless you if you have a booth seat. Prices are normally what you'd expect to pay at dim sums; nothing completely outrageous. For two people, I usually expect to pay between P1000 and P1500, which is plenty of servings. My personal favorites are the iconic pork buns, the spring rolls with egg whites and the wasabi salad prawns. These NEVER disappoint me. P.S. If you're into iced tea, Tim Ho Wan actually makes their own brew. As in, legit house brew. You can tell it isn't some cheap store bought packets being brewed in some dispenser. read more

Tim Ho Wan - Dim Sum Near Me - Mandaluyong, NCR

Food was delicious! Wanted to try this place in makati and we made our way here using Grab. The congee has salted duck egg inside so no soy sauce was needed. Dim sum was tasty and didn't lack any flavor. Will visit again next time I'm in Makati read more

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When they announced that Tim Ho Wan would open in Manila, I can't tell you how excited I was! I tried their Pork Buns because my friend brought home some for me from HK. I made sure to try the buns, they were good but they were a bit sweeter than what I remember. :( BUT, I would recommend the Vermicelli Roll with Sweet & Sesame Sauce and Wasabi Salad Prawn Dumpling. Each costs Php140 (3USD). :) read more

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There are certain places that you go to and know exactly what you're going to order, Tim Ho Wan is without a doubt one of those places. It's all about the pork buns baby!!! When I first tried them it was literally a WOW moment! Like with one bite you completely understand what all the hype was about! The outer shell is perfectly doughy and crunchy at the same time, and when you taste the oh so yummy filling in the middle, it's just a party of flavor in your mouth. Just so yuuuummmm! Guaranteed every table will have an order of pork buns on them! The pork buns have literally become the only thing I order when I go here. I've tried the other items in the menu, but nothing comes even close to how yummy the pork buns are. With it being as popular as it is the lines can be intimidatingly long, but the turn over is so quick that I've never had to wait more than 15 minutes for a table. If you really can't wait and don't mind eating on the go, they do have a separate line for take-out orders that gets you your pork buns fix real fast! read more

Tim Ho Wan - Playing Tic Tac Toe with pork buns! - Dim Sum Near Me - Mandaluyong, NCR

Good for the price. Great location inside the SMMegMall, however in comparison to what you can get from the THW's in HK, it's only OK. Limited menu, veggies were expensive, but the solid players were great. Cha-Siu Bao were good, but seemed to be overdone. Pao-Gwut, including the faan, was good. Service was good, desserts were good. Thanks guys! You made my sister jealous. read more

"Try this," I was told, as a small, medium beige, fluffy bun was pressed into my hand. I trustingly bit into the tender and flaky sweet dough, and my lips met cubes of pork. Juicy, succulent lean pork bathed in a savory-sweet aromatic sauce. One hitch: I don't eat meat. But by Odin's beard, this was good. I swallowed that one bite, pretending it was carrot. Dammit, Tim Ho Wan, your flavors are addictive. But I wish your buns were made of plants. read more

Tim Ho Wan is one of those no brainer restaurants. In Megamall and want dimsum? Where else do you go? This place is also proof that Michelin stars and large bills don't necessarily have to go together. Plus, it's infinitely more pleasant to eat here now that the hype has died down. You cannot come here and not order the pork buns. That defeats the whole point of eating here. A lot of Chinese restaurants have tried to ride on the trend and put these on their menu, but no one has really come close. The crisp flakiness of the bun and the perfect mix of sweet and savory in the filling are hard to recreate. Careful not to burn your tongue when you bite in. They're hot! I also love their wasabi prawn dumpling. It's hard to find something as addicting as prawn dumplings done well. They're good enough steamed, but deep fried like these ones are unbeatable. Drizzled with wasabi mayonnaise and fish roe, I could easily eat a whole tray of those. Another good one is the vermicelli roll with sesame sauce. Sesame sauce can make almost anything taste amazing. It's served cold, so it's a very light and refreshing to the palette. And when you're eating here with friends, the magic number is three (or multiples of three if you're a big group). They serve most orders in threes. read more

I can never resist the call of Tim Ho Wan whenever I am in Megamall. Or anywhere else for that matter - when the craving for pork buns happens, I shall brave all obstacles (aka traffic) just to go! But the pork buns aren't the only stars here (literally, since these buns are Michelin-starred!), the hakaw, spinach dumpling, radish cake, steamed egg cake, chicken rice are stellar as well! The service is fantastic too! Even if the line gets long, the wait for a table is never that terrible. And the wait for the pork buns? Less than 10 minutes! Snappy, efficient, delicious! Five stars, indeed! read more

I'm not going to lie... I was a bit disappointed. BUT I had high hopes, perhaps too high, considering the HK branch is a 1 star Michelin joint. So this isn't HK and this is certainly not in the Michelin class. So let's get started shall we :) The Food: I love dim sum, in NYC and LA, dim sum was a weekend tradition for me. I will say that this particular Tim Ho Wan location does compare to many dim sum places I've been, and am certainly happy to have some decent dim sum to go running when the need arises. The baked buns were quite good. Siomai was good Hargaw was good Paikwat (spare ribs) was very good Hacheung was kind of small compared to what I'm used to, however, still yummy. Wasabi Salad Prawn Dumpling - nice twist, also very tasty Lo mai gai - very good Service is what you would expect, perhaps just a little above average if not just average. Overall, my dim sum go to spot when in Manila :) Stay Hungry! a la Cuisine! read more

There was long line before our family got seated at a table. It was a Sunday so everyone was in the malls and it was about noon so every food place was full. The place was very busy because of all the people. I'd suggest that you visit this place when it's not packed because like any other restaurant when they're full and busy, sometimes their service or food quality is not as good. It's not to say that places that are full of people have lower quality, it's just that I find less crowded places more efficient at food service and quality. We had their rice meals which was like a cylindrical bowl with rice, some kind of broth, and pork of chicken meat. It was still hot and I almost burned my tongue. I liked how the combination of the broth and rice tasted. The meat was also seasoned well, not trace of msg and artificial flavours used. But what I really remember about this place is their Pork Buns. Best Pork Buns I have ever tasted. The taste is just spot on. The bun was not too soft or hard. The pork inside had the perfect seasoning. It was bit sweet and I loved it. I wish we had ordered more of it. read more

I haven't reviewed Tim Ho Wan?! WHAT?! I can't believe I haven't shared to the world how much I LOVE TIM HO WAN! This place is definitely one of my go-to comfort restaurants in Megamall. Ever since it started operating last year and I took my first bite of that infamous, oh-so-delicious Pork Buns, I've easily been a fan. Love at first bite? ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY. But then everyone's probably raved about their pork buns. Let me tell me you of other menu items I would recommend you try in a heartbeat! Tim Ho Wan isn't a 5-star Michelin restaurant for nothing! While those glorious pork buns are staples on our table, I like to get their Spring Roll with Egg Whites, Steamed Egg Cake and Pan Fried Carrot Cake. The Spring Rolls are actually good to partner with the Pork Buns as it helps fill you up immediately. Careful though because they serve them reaaaal hot so let it cool down for a few minutes before plunging in. The Steamed Egg Cake is a beautiful, soft and spongy cake that you can bite into when you want something yummy but not-so-aggressive with the taste. The Pan Fried Carrot Cake is pretty filling and it resembles my favorite Raddish Cake from Waiying. Dipped in a bit of soy sauce and I'm happy little Tim Ho Wan camper! read more

the baked pork buns are what this place is all about. I've never had a siopao/Cha siu bao like this. the outside bun is baked, almost the consistency of a pâte au choux - with a slight baked meringue texture.... a pork profiterôle of sorts. So good. i ate a plate of 3 to myself. read more

I like to think of Hong Kong as my second home (I even memorize their MTR system), so I was ecstatic to finally be reunited with one of the things I've missed the most from there. Granted, I didn't have to stand in line for two hours at the original, but at least I wouldn't have to take a plane ride anymore just to experience Michelin-star dining. Of course, I don't need to remind you to get those perfect baked buns - crumbly golden brown pastry with warm saucy barbecue pork bursting inside. It's not the first of their Big 4 Heavenly Kings for nothing! That's obviously not the only reason to come here though; the pork dumplings with shrimp (they're the Dim Sum Specialists after all), century egg congee, and steamed egg cake (another King) are must-tries you shouldn't miss. Service was amazing as well - each waiter is focused on maybe three tables tops, so you feel well taken care of over the course of your meal. If a restaurant was the epitome of "worth the wait," it's this hands down. Don't want none unless you got Tim Ho Wan, hun. read more

Tim Ho Wan - *sings* reunited and it tastes so goooood - Dim Sum Near Me - Mandaluyong, NCR

I love this restaurant! Quick service and consistent good food. When Tim Ho Wan first arrived here, this place alway had a line no matter what time in the day. And I was thinking, ugh another hyped up place. UNTIL one day I was finally able to try it out and oh my God, instant life changing experience! I was skeptical about their menu because it looks like a typical Chinese restaurant but it is more than that. To be the first to offer the famed pork buns in the country, Tim Ho Wan really made a mark on my palette. That freshly baked, soft crumbly bun with its perfect filling, no wonder people line up for this! I could seriously eat this everyday. Another notable dish is their rice bowls with special sauce! Served piping hot, make sure you let it cool down first before taking a bite! read more

I had a chance to taste Tim Ho Wan's cuisine on a visit to Hong Kong and so when news came that we would have our very own branch here in the Philippines, I was very excited. Like most people, I've been haunted by dreams of barbecued pork buns ever since I had tasted it. I don't know what happened but something seems to have been lost in translation. The pork buns are still quite good, make no mistake--- but somehow the local version seems a tad bit sweeter? I am also a bit annoyed that there is an order limit for these buns--- if supply is an issue, then why not make lots and lots ahead of time instead of rationing? Anyhow, the restaurant does offer other dimsum dishes like the shrimp dumplings, which is succulent and quite nice. Their siomai is also worth a mention because the taste and the texture of the meat really comes through, unburdened as it is by extenders. My own favorite is the pork rib with tausi, with its mild spiciness that mixes quite well with the saltiness of the soy sauce dip. Now that the hype has somewhat died down, you can actually eat at Tim Ho Wan without having to queue for hours, especially during weekdays. read more

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Last March 2015, I turned 23 and my only wish that day was to try Tim Ho Wan for the first time. I'm not sure if that was because of birthday blues that I crave for something that I haven't tried yet. I had so many attempts to try Tim Ho Wan but because I'm very impatient with long lines, I did not bother to try them immediately after they opened their very first branch in Megamall. When the branch in SM North Edsa opened, I know in my heart that it's time to give it a try. I went there with my boyfriend on my birthday and luckily we were able to get a table upon arrival. I ordered their baked bun with BBQ pork (P145), Vermicelli roll with shrimp (P190), Wasabi salad prawn dumpling (P145), and Spinach dumpling with shrimp (P120). My dining experience was not that okay because the table was so small to fit everything. My personal favorites are their baked buns and the wasabi salad prawn dumpling. read more

I've only recently tried Tim Ho Wan because I had absolutely refused to fall in line for hours even for this super famous Michelin Star restaurant. While walking around Megamall, for some strange reason, I was surprised to note that for the first time there was no line! I quickly decided to go and have an early dinner. I ordered the hakaw, chicken feet, Teochew dumplings, veggie dumplings and of course the super famous baked pork buns. They were alright - quite unremarkable. I was certainly expecting something better after hearing so many rave reviews. I feel that perhaps my expectations might have been too high.The prices were reasonable but other restaurants are more expensive by 10-15% only. Good to try (don't set any kind of expectation), but better dimsum at other places for almost the same price. read more

I love this place!! Originated from Hong Kong. Serves fresh and delicious dimsum. Their specialty is the pork barbecue bun. Service is fast and although the place is packed, turnover rate was decent. Its located inside sm mega mall. If i ever crave dimsum in manila, will definitely be back here! read more

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Long lines? So what? Finally able to grab a seat at Tim Ho Wan, I looked back on the long queue. I really can't believe that this resto is pulling all the people in the Metro. My partner had been craving Chinese for some time now and I deemed Tim Ho Wan as the perfect venue for us. I really find it genius that the entire menu was printed on a paper, placemat style. Pat on the back on all the restos who has the same style! Talkin' about convenience here. Order forms were also available on the table, you just have to write the quantity of your orders on each dish. We didn't wait long for our orders to arrive. They've also put an order checklist on our table so they can track which items are still needed to be served. Pork buns were served first. It's like a siopao (with meat filling) but on a pan de sal bread. The bread was so soft and the filling was heavenly good. Dim sum were served next alongside with the rice meal and drinks we ordered. They were kind enough to accommodate my request to serve the dessert at the end of our course. The servers are fast, knowledgeable, accommodating and well-trained. The foods were made from fresh ingredients, no doubt about that. They really perfected their Chinese selection from pork buns, vermicelli rolls, dim sums down to mango pomelo sago dessert. Bearing the name of Hong Kong's Most Famous Michelin Star Dim Sum paired with a very affordable price (everything is below 200php!), you can't go wrong dining at Tim Ho Wan. :) read more

This is the sure-fire way to enjoy Tim Ho Wan while avoiding the line and extra stress: go there for brunch! Be there when the mall opens and you wouldn't have to worry about waiting to be seated. I usually get the congee and an order (each order comes with 3 pieces) of the pork buns. The pork buns are so good freshly cooked. But they actually stay good even taken out, so usually get another 2 orders to bring home. Their rice topping meals are good too. Dining here is also light on the wallet, as you can get filled up with around Php 250 only. It's not everyday that the Philippines plays host to a Michelin Star restaurant. So for that reason alone one should try Tim Ho Wan. read more

We finally have a restaurant with a Michelin star in Manila. Tim Ho Wan is known as the cheapest Michelin star restaurant originating from Hong Kong best known for those perfectly baked and drool-worthy barbecue pork buns that explode into your mouth with some meat and sauce as you bite down on them. There's more however to Tim Ho Wan than just pork buns and the usual fare of dimsum like hakao and siomai. They have the wasabi prawn dumplings - golden, crunchy dumplings tightly packed with prawn, with a hint of wasabi crawling up your nose and some of those small orange eggs we call ebiko to top it all off. There's also spareribs on top of a bed of rice served in a tin bowl with some sauce the server pours when he sets the dish down in front of you. To finish, we have some egg cake which is sweet and savory at the same time; the perfect thing to restart your palette. This may just be a glimpse of Tim Ho Wan, and there's certainly more to it and good reason that there are always lines for this place. There's something about Tim Ho Wan that makes me not want to eat in other places for dimsum. Maybe it's the size of their dimsum, or maybe it's the quality and technique in their dishes but all I can say is that it's worth the wait if ever you end up having to wait. read more

Tim Ho Wan - Pork buns. - Dim Sum Near Me - Mandaluyong, NCR

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In my opinion, the fact that this restaurant boasts a Michelin star attached to its name should tell you enough. Interestingly enough, the first time that I tried it was in Singapore and while I thought it was good, it wasn't particularly groundbreaking or life-altering. HOWEVER, Tim Ho Wan made its way to the shores of my hometown and I found myself trying to keep my head above water in the hype and buzz that followed! Absolutely insane. People were lining up for hours on end just for a taste of what THW had to offer. After a few months passed by, there are still queues outside of the restaurant and I think it's only testament to the pure genius that it is. It is EXTREMELY affordable, and the menu offers just enough choices that one won't get overwhelmed and confused. They keep things simple and focus on the taste of their offerings, and perhaps that is why they've managed to nail it right on the nose in this regard. My favorite things to order here are: baked buns with BBQ pork, vermicelli rolls with sweet and sesame sauce, prawn dumplings, pork dumplings with shrimp, steamed egg cake, and poached fresh seasonal vegetables. Yun lang, solid na. No need for rice! You'll find yourself extremely satisfied and happy when you've finished. Thank you Tim Ho Wan for raising the bar when it comes to high-quality Chinese fare that doesn't leave you penniless and dizzy with MSG afterwards. Much, much love. read more

I am an impatient woman, and if you get me to line up for food, you'd better be sure that it's worth my time. Not to go off on an "I'm a special little snowflake" tangent or anything, but I'm the type of person that waits until the hype dies down and the lines get shorter before trying out a new restaurant. One day, I felt like I wanted to get out of my culinary comfort zone by trying out a new place. So my friend and I braved the queue for Tim Ho Wan. It took us well over 30 minutes to find a seat. Of course, the pork buns did not disappoint. The moment I bit into the sweet, crunchy outer layer that gave way into the sweet, steaming pork, it was a good time. I'm so glad you can now have the pork buns for takeout! I'm not so sold on their cheung fan (vermicelli rolls), though this is purely a matter of personal taste. Tim Ho Wan's pork buns are worth all the Michelin stars, and they're affordable, too. read more

Tim Ho Wan - Dim Sum Near Me - Mandaluyong, NCR

OMG I'm from Hong Kong and I have to say their food is really good. My husband says it's the best Chinese he's ever had. Definitely recommend this place and yes you shouldn't be worried about the price if you want good Chinese food. My family stops here when we want Chinese food in Manila. read more

hakaw, dumplings in chili sauce I highly recommend. the braised chickn feet is really good but they reduced the portion to 3pcs but retained the price so that was quite disappointing. from 5 to 6 pcs now its down to three. its not worth it read more

Tim Ho Wan - dumplings in chili sauce - Dim Sum Near Me - Mandaluyong, NCR