The food is good but it depends on what you get. The ambiance is NOT romantic or quaint in any way. I'd come back but I wouldn't go out of my way for it Food: GET THE ROAST PORK BUN. This is the best roast pork bun I've ever had - hands down. Otherwise, why are you here? It's what got them their Michelin star. I got the ha gow, ha cheurng (rice noodle wrap with shrimp), fried noodles. The waiter said don't bother with their short ribs or radish cake. Price: pennies. For 5 dishes it was 10 USD. Cheap af. Ambiance: it's like eating on the subway train when the floor is wet. Do not go to the bathroom unless it's #1. You've been warned. Bring your own napkins. Service: slam dunk service - all business. In and out in under 20 min. Wham bam thank you ma'am read more

添好運點心專門店 - Table menu - Cantonese Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

This chain definitely earned their Michelin Star. It was affordable and delicious. My friends and I came here and basically ordered their whole menu. I have nothing bad to say about all the items that we had. Each one of us paid about 80 HKD and was able to try 13 different items. The quality of everything was top notch and comparable to bougie dimsum in America where each dish would be $5-$7 USD. The item that stood out to me was the bbq pork bun. The breading was soft, bbq pork was tender and full of flavor and the top was sweet. Overall I thought that the flavors and texture were spot on and made this a wonderful plate. Can't wait for Tim Ho Wan to come to America. Hopefully they retain their pricing as well. read more

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There was so much buzz in my hometown where Tim Ho Wan (THW) opened in Waikiki. Many of my foodie friends and relatives flocked there to try the world's most economical Michelin Star dim sum restaurant. I read and heard many mixed reviews only to postpone my visit to THW. When I found our my hotel was within walking distance in North Point, I bookmarked this location during my 5-nite stay. After I checked into my hotel, I immediately located THW but the restaurant was PACKED. I don't mind waiting for good food but my group members had made arrangements for shopping and sightseeing so I strategically skipped lunch with them one afternoon so I could break free for a late lunch. I arrived at about 230pm and to my delight the restaurant was still about 3/4 full. I was immediately seated and was given a pink dim sum marking sheet that was written all in Chinese. While glancing at the next table I saw foreign tourists but with a yellow dim sum sheet, the English version. Fortunately I was able to read most of the Chinese menu so I started to pencil in my food selection. I was also delivered an orange plastic bowl, where I could wash my utensils, tea cup and plate with hot tea - a common practice at dim sum restaurants. You need to "sterilize" or "wipe down" before using them. I noticed the dishes are cooked to order as food came out staggered, which was fine with me. I enjoyed freshly made food where it's piping hot. I had the steamed pork hash, shrimp dumplings, beef look funn roll (CHEUNG FUN), baked char siu buns and took out HARM SUI GOK (deep fried savory glutinous dumplings). Overall I was blown away by the food. Made so fresh so the quality was spectacular. The ingredients were fresh and flavors popped in my mouth. It was not necessary to add soy sauce or chili sauce as they were seasoned well. I was most impressed with the SIU MAI and pork buns. So amazing. I was floored when my bill came out to HK$120 (just a little over US$15). I was satisfied with leftovers to take out. I was so impressed that I cane back 2 more times. I made the effort to try different items and was impressed with the LO MAI GAI (savory glutinous rice in lotus leaf), stuffed peppers and spring rolls stuffed with whole shrimps. I ordered the spring rolls in error as I thought I selected the fried beancurd rolls stuffed with shrimp. It was one of the best mistakes I made In my life. There were whole shrimps inside. So fresh and so tasty. Once again, the bill did not make a dent in my wallet. Service was above average for a Chinese restaurant. They were efficient in monitoring your food order and checked back on me multiple times. I was very pleased with my THW visit and highly recommend to come here if you're in Hong Kong. There are several locations on both islands so look them up and make your way here. NOTE: To avoid the possible extended waiting time for a table, try coming mid afternoon where I found the restaurant not full house and was immediately seated. Take out also available. read more

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This is not my usual Tim Ho Wan location but decided to hop by for an early brunch. Arriving on a weekday before lunch rush, there were empty tables and I got seated right away. (At first, the waitress tried to make me share a table of 2 with another single diner. After both of us rejected that idea, I was able to get a table of 2 all for myself) I like the fast food like casual all day dim sum concept of THW because of the flexibility if having dim sum even for dinner or as a light snack. I ordered a few items to try. Food was ok but not amazingly good. This location is more down to earth, less touristy and more a neighbourhood joint vibe. I don't mind coming back but definitely not worth lining up for the experience. read more

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Tim Ho Wan is officially the lowest-priced Michelin one-star restaurant in the World. Guys, listen: It's the lowest-priced, not the cheapest, Michelin one-starred restaurant. Because the food there is not cheap in any sense. Gals, listen: If some guy takes you there he is by no means a "cheap date" but rather a very savvy foodie indeed. The founder, Mak Kwai-pui, was a chef at the three-starred Chinese restaurant - Lung King Heen -- in the Four Seasons Hotel in HK. In 2009 he fulfilled every chef's ultimate dream: To leave his employer and start his own restaurant which will eventually earn a Michelin star. The dim sum menu at Tim Ho Wan is very focused: Small selections, all freshly made, and perfect execution. The ambience is just like a typical HK style café (cha chaan teng). There are no opulent chandeliers, elegant rose wood furniture, crystal wine glasses, or any extravagance that is typical in Michelin starred Chinese restaurants. Nothing fancy schmancy. Just down-to-earth and perfectly delicious traditional dim sums. I highly recommend the pan-fried stuffed "tiger skin" green peppers. The filling was a nice blend of fish paste and pork which was absolutely yummy. These long and thin "tiger skin" green peppers are packed with peppery flavors and mildly hot, but not sweet like those American green peppers. These are unique to only several Asian regions so be sure to check them out while you are there. The siu mai (pork and shrimp dumping) was the one of the best ever and comparable to the best you can find in HK (such as Maxim Palace or Tsui Hang Village) but at about a-third of the price. I particularly liked the crab meat egg roll which was very creative and delicious. It was definitely one of the most memorable egg rolls that I've ever had. Last but not the least is the almost heavenly dessert, sweet red bean soup with taro paste. One taste and that will change your life. The United States has never had a dim sum restaurant that's up to par with Hong Kong's standard. That changed in December, 2016. When Tim Ho Wan opened their first US branch in NYC. Now I'm only a 5-hour flight away from good dim sum. read more

添好運點心專門店 - Siu mai, beef balls, "tiger skin" green peppers, crab meat egg rolls. - Cantonese Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

Before I was planning my trip to Hong Kong, this place was the number one place in my visiting list. I found few Tim Ho Wan place around Hong Kong area, and I decided to give one at Causeway Bay, which is not the original, a try. I maybe had too much of a high expectation. Tim Ho Wan, in my opinion, is so-so. I definitely enjoyed the unique taste of the food items as well as how they look. However, what I can say is that not everyone will exactly appreciate the taste, depending on what you like. The prices are pretty cheap, so they are good in value. What's really missing, though, is the service. The service is virtually non-existent, which is kind of expected from most of famous Hong Kong restaurants. Yet, coming from United States, I believe it is kind of hard to believe Michelin starred restaurant waitresses can barely speak English and not so courteous. The service is darn fast, so I give a credit for that. But you will be sit right next to everyone else on a row of big tables. The overall atmosphere at this place seems like saying "eat quicky, pay, and leave." If you are simply okay with that, I recommend this place to try. But if you want to be at a place, where you can sit down, relax, and enjoy your food, this is not the place for you. read more

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Best cost Michelins one star dim sum restaurant! Love it ! Especially before my long flight, this is definitely big plus to Hong Kong read more

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Came by for lunch the other day and it was a mediocre experience despite being in the 2017 Michelin Guide. Started off with the sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf and it was on the bland side. The pork was overcooked and the rice was too thick... Moved on to the shrimp dumpling which was excellent. The skin was translucent and thin. The steamed beef balls were okay, although they were a tad bland without the special Worcester sauce. The BBQ pork rice noodle crepe were fresh although they were light on the BBQ pork. The highlight was the baked BBQ pork buns which was light and fluffy with tasty pieces of BBQ pork inside. The ambiance of the restaurant was rather basic and catered more to the locals. Cash only! read more

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So disappointing. I'm not sure how the other Tim Ho Wan's are in HK, but this one is definitely subpar. I'm used to being berated by hostesses and waiters at Chinese restaurants, but this was beyond "normal". I walked into the restaurant around 3pm and there were only 5-6 tables full, 80% of the restaurant was open, but I ended up standing at the front while the staff ignored us blatantly. Only when I stopped and told them I wanted to eat, did they tell us to sit down. We sat ourselves at a table, and they did not drop off a menu. I had to then wave them down to grab a menu. Service aside, the food itself was a real letdown. I've eaten at Tim Ho Wan in NYC and thought that eating at the original stores would be better than the ones they brought abroad, but the dim sum was below average. Things in NYC tasted better than they did in HK. Even the famous baked cha siu bun was underwhelming. The crispy bits on the top were not baked long enough, so rather than being crispy and flakey, it was warm and soggy. Do yourself a favor and don't come here. Stop by any other dim sum shop for better dim sum. read more

Coming on a weekday for lunch, we didn't encounter a ton of people, so we were able to sit down right away. The seats are crammed closer together, so you are literally sitting right beside the party next to you. We ordered the sticky rice, BBQ pork bun with the Mexican pastry top, shrimp rice roll and siu mai. The siu mai was not worth it cause it was fairly small, bit all of the other portions were quite big. Being a Michelin starred dim sum place, I thought all of their food was very fresh - but it's inevitable since they're really popular. Secondly, my favourite thing to eat here is probably with BBQ pork bun with the Mexican pastry top. The bread was soft, with a delicious centre and a crispy top. In total, our bill came to $111 HKD, which is slightly more on the expensive side for the amount of dim sum we got. However, for a Michelin star meal, I'd say this is pretty worth it! read more

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This was my second visit to Tim Ho Wan with my first at the Mong Kok location and it did not disappoint. We arrived at the North Point location about 20 minutes before opening at 10AM and a long line formed shortly after. Everything here is delicious but a must try is the baked char sui bao. Crispy sweet crust, a soft bottom dough, and bbq gravy goodness dripping out! read more

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The OG location is well worth the trouble at first seating, all the rest of the locations-- including this one-- not so much? Yet this one still does something right. Maybe it's their purely-locals-in-the-neighborhood location or something else, complete with the relatively high average quality of dim sum in Hong Kong? Let's get the rough out of the way first: the signature char shu bao were definitely not as elegant and pretty as at other locations. They were still pretty tasty, but not as pretty. The rest was okay to very good considering what you find around here, with a pei dan sau yuk jook that was unusually good-- it was devoured swiftly! Shu mai could have been a textbook example of Hong Kong dim sum, done just right, albeit definitely not stand-out enough to win any awards. And the pricing was very, very reasonable. So 4* may be a bit generous, but it's better than 3*, so will round up. read more

Dim sum served all day! There's two menus, so if they hand you a green slip that's all in mandarin, just grab an yellow English slip at the front. The menu is pretty simple and they clearly stick to what they're good at. We got: shrimp har gow, shu mai, rice noodle roll with beef, glutinous rice wrap, spare ribs with black bean, and turnip cake. The shrimp har gow was particularly flavorful, and the spare ribs were really good even though they were clumped together and inseparable. Everything else was relatively standard, and I would have preferred a more flavorful glutinous rice dish (the rice was quite bland as was the meat). Overall it's pretty good, I don't know that I would go out of my way to eat here on an HK trip. read more

This place was recommended by my friend. I came here during lunch time and as a party of one, it was easy for me to get a seat without waiting. They have both Chinese and English menu. I ordered the shrimp noodle, chicken feet, pork bun and shu mai all for HK$99. I can totally taste the quality of the dim sum. They don't all come out at once so they serve it to you randomly whichever one is ready. read more

Such delicious & fresh dim sum! I almost walked past the restaurant-front as we were on the other side of the street and the map giving me directions was acting funny; I did not see their Chinese name at first heh (also there wasn't any group outside waiting). But once we walked back we were in (after a short wait of 5 minutes)! The menu is all in Chinese and pretty cheap. You order what you would like and then the dim sum arrives. I could see into the kitchen and see the lady make the fresh shrimp rice rolls! It tasted so good. Pretty much everything we ordered from the (relatively small) menu was good. The shrimp dumpling was great. I also recall a type of dumpling which included shrimp and vegetable was super, super tasty. The sticky rice with chicken wrapped in lotus leaf was a huge portion! The rice was so delicious. The pork buns were also super unique and tasty with a crispy top. We also tried their osmanthus jelly with goji berries. I would definitely make a trip back to Tim Ho Wan when in Hong Kong! read more

I was honestly hoping for my mind to be blown at Tim Ho Wan for dim sum. However, I was pretty disappointed at the food for a Michelin Star restaurant. The dim sum is definitely cheaper than what I can get from New York but the food was just "ok". From what food I ate, I thought it wasn't too special. The siu mai I had, I feel that I've had better coming from other restaurants in HK. I was overall disappointed at this dim sum restaurant. Perhaps I should go to a better one so the food wouldn't have disappointed me. read more

Everyone is crazy about the cheapest Michelin star, Tim Ho Wan is one of the dim sum restaurant, and may be The Top list when visiting Hong Kong. So I had to come try it. Unfortunately, I was quite disappointed... How did this place even get the Michelin star?!?! Actually the dim sum isn't BAD, but compared to all the other amazing dim sum options in Hong Kong, this surely doesn't stand out to me at all. It's average. I would give it maybe 2-3 stars had it not been for the restricted menu. Unbelievable, you're only allowed to hand in 3 orders each time... Basically you line up for 1+ hours to sit in a SUPER tight and cramped space with a limited menu and average food. Nonetheless, I will say though, that the beef balls and BBQ bunzs are a must try--the others? I don't know~ read more

添好運點心專門店 - BBQ Buns! - Cantonese Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

Went here for my overnight layover in HK and it is one of the best, if not the best dimsum place I've ever been to! I went there right when they opened and 15 minutes later the place is packed. You order off the menu, a la carte style, not the traditional push cart, so they serve it to you freshly made and super hot. Their food is unassumingly good and every dish I had is distinct and packed full of flavor. This place truly deserves its one Michelin star, and did I mention this is the cheapest Michelin star rated restaurant in the world?! I ordered four different entrees and I only paid ~US$12! I highly recommend this place when you visit Hong Kong and I see myself returning for more if I get a chance. read more

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Tim Ho Wan is one of those must try places when visiting Hong Kong. Also a great place to check out if you've always wanted to try a restaurant that has received a Michelin star and haven't had a chance to check it off your list yet. It was a first for me anyway. I arrived pretty early, probably around 10am or so and there was no wait, we were seated immediately and served right away. You don't see your typical dim sum carts at this place, you order from the menu because your dishes are made fresh! Everything we ordered was really good. I didn't have anything amazing that I'd die to come back for but the pork buns were pretttty good! The service is quick, food is fresh with good flavor, and it's really just an in and out type situation. To top it off, it's not super expensive at all and that's another thing that makes this place a great spot for dim sum. Delicious dim sum for a decent price, you don't find too many of those around that have a Michelin star! Definitely check it out! read more

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Best Dim Sum I've had yet. They do things a la carte- so you order off the menu and they'll bring it to you super hot and freshly made instead of the usual carts for dim sum. If you arrive before 12 pm you should be able to get a seat without a wait. We got congee, shrimp shu mai, shrimp chong fen, chicken feet, turnip cake, BBQ pork buns, sticky rice with pork cooked in lotus leaf (and more that I can't think of the english names for). I don't think you can go wrong with anything you order there. And as my mom (correctly) said, if you order everything you see as pictures on the walls, those are probably their most popular dishes. We did that plus a few more, and they were all delicious!! This place is definitely a bargain! read more

Tim Ho Wan at first might seem intimidating to a visiting tourist. From the consistently long lines that wind down the street, the rude & pushy staff, or the somewhat unfamiliar menu. I absolutely get it. Putting that aside, this place is worth venturing outside your comfort zone for. Originally finding my way here due to the hype around it's Michelin Star, I must admit it took me a handful of visits to actually make my mind up about whether I liked the food or not. After eating here a few times I was able to perfect my order & eventually hit my stride with what appealed to my palate & what did not; as a result, I always rave about this place to people visiting Hong Kong. So what's on my 'Must Eat List' here? Well the Pork Buns are what they're famous for & while they've yummy & innovative (the requirements of obtaining a Michelin Star) they're by no means my favourite dish on the menu. Some of my favourite dishes here include the delicious Har Gow Prawn Dumplings, the meaty Shu Mai Dumplings & the delightfully spicy Wonton's in Chili Sauce. Finally, it wouldn't be right if I didn't mention the weird looking Steamed Beef Ball in Been Curd. This dish is loaded full of fresh coriander & without question, my favourite thing on the menu. I could eat these meaty offerings all day. It's also worth noting that this place is cheap. Like, ridiculous cheap. Whenever I dine here I have a terrible habit of over-ordering to the point of embarrassment & it never costs me more than $12 AUD. Tips? Arrive at 9.50am before the doors open at 10am to avoid waiting in line. They also stash English menus behind the front desk, don't be afraid to ask for it. Stretchy pants also come in hand here! read more

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Alright alright let's see what this Michelin star restaurant is all about. We woke up early to wait in line and yes there was a line before the restaurant opened. I like that they seated us efficiently and they were fast, I suggest take a look at the menu if you are in line so you know exactly what to order when they give you the piece of paper to mark your items. My favorite would be the Sumai. Everything else was delicious especially items with shrimp in it. I would suggest avoid all the beef items because their beef doesn't taste like beef, it's more like the soggy mix pounded mixture. read more

The hybrid cha siu bao + bolo bao is the best thing on the menu. If you don't read the rest of this, that's fine, as long as you know to order a few of these baos! Haha. The pork is awesome but the best part is that the top has an amazing sugary glaze. The sweet and savory combo is the best. Honestly the best dim sum I've had! After having had dim sum in other places in Asia and the States, this place definitely is a step above. We had no knowledge of this place when we came to visit, but our family who live in HK brought us here and it was so delicious that my husband and I came back again the next day! I like that you can also watch the chefs prepping food in the kitchen too. Can't wait to go back !! read more

添好運點心專門店 - The cha siu bao - Cantonese Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

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I am very fortunate that my Dad lives near here and when I visit him I try and eat at THW as often as possible. Frugal Dad loves that it's a really good deal. Who doesn't want the world's cheapest Michelin meal?!!! I am addicted to the BBQ Pork Buns (BTW those who aren't addicted need to revisit their taste buds). I also love the Chiu Chow style steamed dumpling. Every dish here is solid and most importantly, consistent. Their queue isn't too bad but it's all worth it in the end. Service is loud and most importantly, efficient. No dilly dallying over your dim sum - scarf down your meal and get out of there ASAP! read more

Great dim sum place with many foreigner travellers checking out the place. It can get busy, so we went at 11:00 on a weekday and there were plenty of seats. They have an ordering sheet with English on it, so no need to point and order. We tried the Siu Mai, the sponge cake, the baked bbq bun and chrysanthemum jelly. The Siu Mai was really good. The pork was nice and chewy and juicy inside. The baked bbq buns were soooo good. Fresh out the oven with a crispy top. The filling oozes out when you bite in. Must get! The sponge cake was so fluffy! Wasn't dense at all! And the chrysanthemum jelly was fragrant and strong with flavours. It was refreshing after being out in the extreme heat. Super cheap prices with such high quality! $3 tea charge per person. read more

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We heard about Tim Ho Wan before our trip to Hong Kong and knew that we had to dine there to experience this popular dim sum restaurant. On a Saturday morning, we got to the restaurant 20 minutes before they opened because we knew there would be a line formed outside. As soon as they opened the doors, we were seated right away and given a dim sum paper menu. We ordered several dishes that were considered popular and a few others that we knew we wanted to try. A popular must-have food item from Tim Ho Wan is their Baked Bun with BBQ Pork. The pastry had a soft and flaky crust that had a hint of sweetness, and inside the bun contained a delicious BBQ Pork filling that was rich and saucy. Absolutely wonderful! I highly recommend these baked buns. Overall, we agreed that Tim Ho Wan is the best dim sum restaurant we've ever dined at. From their delicious food to their affordable prices, this restaurant offers diners a great experience in trying the freshest, high quality dim sum with great service. For a total of 10 dishes, the price came out to $204 HKD which is around $33 CAD. What a great price! We loved the restaurant so much that we ate there again for lunch on our last day in Hong Kong. If you're visiting Hong Kong, you definitely don't want to miss checking out Tim Ho Wan for their dim sum! read more

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Tim Ho Wan is definitely more of a value proposition than a cream of the crop dim sum restaurant. I think it's fine for its price point, but I was expecting more due to the hype. Shrimp Dumplings - Skins were very good. They were perfectly delicate but still strong enough to be handled by chopsticks and not break. They also didn't stick to the bottom which is great! However, the same can't be said about the shrimp stuffing. Although the shrimp seemed high quality, it was bland. It really needed young bamboo for more sweetness. Siu Mai - I thought this was the best thing we had. The shrimp, pork, and shiitake were nicely balanced. Cha Siu Bao - I liked the thin crispy crust. I've never been a huge fan of baked cha siu bao, and this didn't make me change my mind. Generally, it seems that Tim Ho Wan is good at making skins/crusts/exteriors. Loh Mai Gai - It's kinda gimmicky in that they serve it as one big thing of sticky rice. I think the size prevents the medicinal flavor of the lotus leaf to seep into the rice. It also seems like there's barely enough sauce to cover everything, and it would be nicer if there were some dried shrimp and scallops in the sauce. It's details like this that make the food feel more value minded. Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll - Too much noodle to shrimp ratio. You have to chew through a thick layer of rice noodle roll before reaching the shrimp. The addition of yellow chives is a nice touch, though. Tim Ho Wan offers decent quality at a good price, which is great for locals who just wanna go yum cha. If you're traveling and looking for destination spots, I dunno if Tim Ho Wan is special enough to warrant a visit. read more

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WHERE DO I EVEN BEGIN WITH THIS RESTAURANTS AMAZINGNESS?! Ok, while on vacation in Hong Kong I stayed at City Garden Hotel. Unbeknownst to me I'm within 200 feet of the least expensive Michelin star rated restaurant in the world. IT DESERVES EVERY BIT OF THAT RATING. The service was so speedy and efficient, every item was served fresh and immediately. My every need was met within moments of asking. The food. Omg the food. YOU MUST TRY THE BAKED BBQ PORK BUNS. They are my new reason for living. I also had to the steamed pork and shrimp dumpling. Also very good. I had a side of braised vegetables (cabbage). All of this could feed 2-3 people and I paid 8 US dollars. I can't wait to visit Hong Kong just to eat here again! read more

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Best Dim-Sum I've ever had. Eating at Tim Ho Wan was on our must do list during our most recent trip to Hong Kong and it completely lived up to the hype as the cheapest Michelin star restaurant in the world. We loved the dimsum here so much that we went to Tim Ho Wan a second time during our stay in Hong Kong! The food is cooked as you order so every dish is really fresh and steaming hot. We must have ordered about 8 items off the menu including * BBQ pork bun - an absolute must try! Sugary bun with moist interior * Pan fried turnip cake - best turnip cake I've ever had. Nice flakey texture and large chunks of turnip. * Steamed rice with BBQ pork wrapped in lotus leave definitely another highlight * Shrimp vermicelli rolls * Congee with pork and preserved egg! - comes out warm and delicious! * Steamed pork dumplings with shrimp * Chicken Feet Everything we had was amazing - I never tasted dimsum so fresh, delicate and perfectly seasoned. Our entire meal cost only $10 USD per person. Incredibly cheap and the quality of the food was amazing. If I lived in HK I would be here every week! read more

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Okay so the pork bun is indeed great, albeit too sweet for me. A few bites was enough. The rest of the food was very hit or miss. Yes, it's very cheap. Yes, the service blows. Yes, it's crowded inside. It's a fun experience I guess with a few select good menu items. Overall, glad I went to check it off, but there's just too many better spots in HK. read more

Tim Ho Wan the 'dim sum specialists' is so overrated. I visited the North Point branch for brunch, 1 of 2 branches that have been awarded a Michelin star? Apart from the baked BBQ pork buns all the dishes I tried were distinctly average. The place was not busy when I arrived around 11.30am but quickly filled up soon afterwards with a long queue forming by the time I left. Why waste precious time queuing for mediocre dim sum when there are many dim sum restaurants serving superior dim sum? I wouldn't bother dining at Tim Ho Wan again but might perhaps order a takeaway portion of BBQ pork buns when it is convenient. Prices are very low at this place which might explain why some locals eat here, it can't be for the quality of the food. My bill came to around 130HKD for enough food to feed 2/3 people. read more

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One of two branches still possessing a Michelin star, Tim Ho Wan most definitely lived up to its reputation as the cheapest Michelin starred restaurant in the world! The trek out here from the North Point subway stop was a bit lengthy in the rain, though worth every step. There's nothing special or fancy about the dim sum here. Rather, all the staples are prepared simply and properly to the point of near flawlessness. Siu mai and har gao were just unadulterated porky, shrimpy goodness while the turnip cake exuded, well, turnip-ness through and through. Same went for the steamed beef balls. Admittedly, some dishes like the lotus wrapped glutinous rice and pork liver cheung fun were less than stellar. However, they were quickly forgiven with one bite of the heavenly baked cha siu bao - the most perfect of sugar crusts broke away to a bun that possessed the lightness of air and derricious, sweet pork filling. The inside? Clean though no frills. Tables are communal and the entire menu is in Chinese so try either match the characters to the pictures, bring a friend who can read it or just be daring and order everything. read more

Tim Ho Wan is always a safe bet for cheap, good no frills dim sum. The standout here is the BBQ pork bun with its lightly sweet crust and delicious BBQ pork interior. You have to get this. Other stuff ranges from fine to very good. In order of my most to least favorite: Fried dumplings - These are perfectly crispy on the outside and nice and soft and savory on the inside. So good. Har Gow - The skins here are nice and thin and the shrimp is savory. Quite a good version. Siumai - This is also quite delicious and savory. Chiu Chow dumplings - I liked the diversity in the fillings, and the flavors surprisingly went quite well together. Shrimp rice roll - This was fine but they could have done with giving more sauce and in general I wasn't particularly impressed by this version. Chicken feet in black bean sauce - Pretty standard. Don't be fooled by the images on the paper place mat, there's no abalone version. Lor Mai Gow - I thought this version was pretty average but it seemed to be popular. Steam spinach dumpling with shrimp - I didn't like the combo of the "spinach" (I believe it's pea sprout?) with the shrimp. read more

Food was yummy and short wait for the food. The menu seem to be a lot smaller then the last time I went here. They were "sold out" of a few item but don't expect them to let you know. I figure it out by looking at the check. Please double check your bill and make sure what you order is correct or "sold out". They pretty much run around dropping food off at whatever table and when they think they're finish dropping your order the bill is drop off. Must try the pineapple bbq pork bun!!! Best every!!! (Not real pineapple bun) read more

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For the quality, size and price of the food I can see why Tim Ho Wan got a Michelin star. Make sure you get the BBQ pork buns! read more

Came back here for dim sum and specifically for their signature baked BBQ pork buns. They are quite unique in that the outside has a lightly crispy yellowish cake like coating with a good amount of tasty bbq pork inside. Almost every table had an order of these buns. The rest of the dim sum menu is average. Steamed beef balls are actually quite good too. Would recommend coming here just to try the BBQ pork buns. read more

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Honestly, I think this place is a little overrated because of the Michelin star they were awarded. I'm not saying the food is bad, but I could think of plenty of other dim sum places that should have been awarded the Michelin star too. I have to admit the BBQ cha siu baos were the best I have ever eaten with its crispy exterior. The loh mai gai sticky rice was HUGE as well. But everything else was just okay. Siu mai was tiny and flavours were just okay. read more

Ever wanted to eat at Michelin star restaurant but at a bargain Welcome to Tim Ho Wan the cheapest Michelin star restaurant on the world q They serve dim sum which is the best I ever eaten Yes even better then in Vancouver If you go to hk you have to try it here read more

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Tim Ho Wan is very cheap and good food for the price. Myself and a friend paid a total of around $20 USD for the meal. However, this is far from the most amazing dim sum I have ever had. Their bathroom is very small single person room. It was cramped, smelly, and generally not a pleasant experience. Tips: 1. They have an English and a Chinese menu. They make an assumption about which language you can read when you come in, so don't be afraid to ask for the other language. Despite speaking english when I came in, I was given the Chinese menu and there were several minutes of confusion and trying to translate the menu on my phone before I figured this out. 2. They don't take credit cards. They will take either HKD or Chinese Yuan (but won't convert the Yuan so look at the conversion rate before taking that route). 3. Their dishes are larger than the usual dim sum portions 4. The wrappers on their noodle and dumpling dishes are thicker than they should be and are very filling. Order those kinds of dishes carefully. read more

As popular and famous as this place seems to be, i am only giving it two stars. My husband and I went to this place on our visit to HK as we had heard they had opened a location in NY - so why not try the original location. OI VEY First of all, the place is really dirty. Some people might say authentic, i say dirty and under maintained. I understand that this is a personal preference but i would never eat at a place that looks like this elsewhere in the world. I was hoping to be proven wrong but no, that was definitely not the case. Secondly, food contains extreme levels of sodium so prepare to be parched for the rest of your day; we both had atrocious breaths after and i swear we must have drunk at least a gallon of water each. Next, we tried 5 types of dim sum - i found them too greasy, meat was too thick or dough was too flaky/dry/sweet/salty - i did not really get it. We also had a chicken bowl, which looked scary, meat was gummy and waitresses poured so much soy sauce on top that the sauce was the only thing we tasted. Last, they forgot to bring our dessert but we did not mind; we were happy to stand up and leave. read more