Tim Ho Wan Hong Kong review — Tasting the cheapest Michelin Star meal you never ever get

Hong Kong is one of the most expensive destinations in the world. But in here, there is a Michelin Star restaurant where the price is very affordable, if you traveling to Hong Kong, you should definitely try. Refers to Michelin stars, you’ll think of the best of the best food in very pricey. However, at a Hong Kong’s restaurant, you can enjoy Michelin standard dishes for $3. The restaurant is Tim Ho Wan Hong Kong (Tim Ho Wan Original). Now, let’s explore the cheapest Michelin star meal you never ever get with Living Nomads below.

In the eyes of the visitors, one of the most intriguing attractions in Hong Kong is food. Talking about cuisine, Hong Kong cuisine is famous for its intriguing street food, its distinctive flavor and reasonable prices. Moreover, Hong Kong has many Michelin Star restaurants, so it really can cater to the diverse needs of visitors.

With mixed style of Asian-European cuisine, there are many Michelin Star restaurants in Hong Kong, but of course the price is not cheap at all. However, there are exceptions, that is the restaurant Tim Ho Wan.

Tim Ho Wan is considered the Michelin Star restaurant has cheapest price in the world. Specialize in dim sum, so of course, coming to Tim Ho Wan, you will enjoy the delicious cakes with affordable price. The most famous dish of the restaurant is Steamed BBQ Pork Buns (baked pork buns, Char Siu Bao) with price less than $US3 for 3 delicious cakes.

The first Tim Ho Wan restaurant was opened a decade ago in Sham Shui Po and is the spiritual child of two former Four Seasons Hong Kong chefs Mak Gui Pui and Leung Fai Keung. At first, the bar had only about 20 seats, but thanks to the dimsum quality, the restaurant has become a popular destination for Hong Kong people. Thanks to the cheap food and excellent quality, in 2010, the restaurant received a Michelin star and entered the cuisine books of Hong Kong and Macau.

A meal for two at Tim Ho Wan is about $ 33. You can try some of the highlights dishes, such as Steamed fresh shrimp dumplings (ha jiao) – $24 HKD, Deep-fried bean curd (tofu) sheet roll with shrimps – $25 HKD, Steamed pork dumplings with shrimp – $25 HKD, Deep-fried bean curd (tofu) sheet roll with shrimps – $25 HKD, Sweet barley soup with bean curd (tofu) skin – $12 HKD… Do not miss the opportunity to taste Pan fried turnip cake -$14 HKD, and other dim sum dishes, such as Steamed rice rolls stuffed with minced beef – $20 HKD, Steamed rice rolls stuffed with barbequed pork – $20 HKD, Shrimp-wrapped bean curd (tofu) skin – $25 HKD, Steamed rice with pork, dry squid, and black mushrooms – $26 HKD…

In addition, the Teochew style steamed dumplings are an interesting choice for vegetarians. In total, you have up to 25 dim sum dishes to choose from. Therefore, it is best not to eat anything before coming here to be able to enjoy delicious foods at a very cheap price compared to quality.

In 2013, Tim Ho Wan started expanding and now has more than 50 restaurants in the world. In the first version, the restaurant in Hong Kong is still crowded. If you visit here, you will have to wait a long time, especially when you come to at rush hours (from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.), but the tastiness of the food here is enough to offset that.

Tim Ho Wan Hong Kong menu and prices in English

Don’t worry. Everything on the Tim Ho Wan menu is fantastic. Every meal is guaranteed a happy ending—unless you’re allergic to pig liver, chicken feet, or monosodium glutamate (in which case you should never ever go to Asia).

Steamed

Steamed fresh shrimp dumplings – $25 HKD
Steamed dumplings in chiu chow style – $12 HKD
Steamed sparerib with black bean sauce – $15 HKD
Steamed egg cake – $15 HKD
Glutinous rice dumplings – $26 HKD
Steamed pork dumplings with shrimp – $25 HKD
Mun chicken feet with abalone sauce – $26 HKD
Steamed beef balls with bean curd skin – $15 HKD
Steamed eggplant stuffed with meat and shrimp – $22 HKD
Steamed vegetable dumplings with shrimp – $25 HKD

Deep Fried Food

Deep-fried bean curd (tofu) sheet roll with shrimps – $25 HKD
Baked bun with barbequed pork (3 pieces) – $22 HKD
Pan fried beef dumplings with tribute vegetable – $22 HKD
Deep fried dumplings filled with meat – $14 HKD
Pan fried green pepper filled with mixed fish and pork – $14 HKD
Pan fried turnip cake -$14 HKD

Steamed Rice

Steamed rice with chicken feet and spareribs – $26 HKD
Steamed rice with pork, dry squid, and black mushrooms – $26 HKD
Steamed rice with beef and pan fried egg – $26 HKD
Poached seasonal vegetables – $20 HKD

Steamed Rice Rolls

Steamed rice rolls stuffed with barbequed pork – $20 HKD
Steamed rice rolls stuffed with minced beef – $20 HKD
Steamed rice rolls stuffed with shrimps and chives $24 HKD
Steamed rice rolls stuffed with pig’s liver – $20 HKD

Dessert

Tonic medlar petal cake – $12 HKD
Sweet barley soup with bean – $15 HKD
Sweet red bean soup with taro paste – $15 HKD

Drinks

Mineral water – $12 HKD
Soft drink (soda) – $12 HKD

How much does it cost to eat at Tim Ho Wan Hong Kong?

Even if you go all out, a Tim Ho Wan meal will be the cheapest Michelin star meal you will ever get.

Average cost for two: $130 HKD or $16 (£9.50)
Order all 11 best-sellers (will feed three to four people): $212 HKD or $27 (£16)

What should you order at Tim Ho Wan Hong Kong?

Many people come here to order bucket loads of baked buns and dim sum. We suggest ordering one item from each category—one steamed, one deep fried, one steamed rice or rice roll, and one dessert. If you’re ordering for two hungry tourists, we suggest:

Steamed fresh shrimp dumplings – $25 HKD
Steamed dumplings chiu chow style – $25 HKD
Baked bun with pork – 3 pieces (never leave without trying it) – $22 HKD
Pan fried turnip cake -$14 HKD
Steamed rice with chicken feet and spareribs – $26 HKD
Tonic medlar and petal cake – $12 HKD
Sweet barley soup with bean curd (tofu) skin – $12 HKD

Tim Ho Wan Hong Kong

Sham Shui Po
Address: 9-11 Fuk Wing St, Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2788 1226
Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 10:00-21:30 / Sat-Sun: 09:00-21:30
Prices: Average cost for two: $130 HKD or $16 (£9.50). Order all 11 best-sellers (will feed three to four people): $212 HKD or $27 (£16)
Website: http://timhowan.hk/index.php
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timhowanofficial/

Central
Address: Shop 12A, Hong Kong Station (Podium Level 1, IFC Mall) , Central
Phone: +85 2332 3078
Opening hours: Mon to Sun: 09:00 – 21:00

Olympic
Address: Shop 72, G/F, Olympian City 2, 18 Hoi Ting Road, Tai Kok Tsui
Phone: +85 2332 2896
Opening hours: Mon to Sun: 10:00 – 22:00

Tseung Kwan O
Address: Shop 49, G/F., POPCORN 2, 9 Tong Chun Street, Tseung Kwan O
Phone: 2789 2803
Opening hours: Mon-Sun: 10:00 – 21:30

North Point
Address: Shop B, C, & D, G/F, 2-8 Wharf Road, Seaview Building, North Point
Phone: +85 2979 5608
Opening hours: Mon-Sun: 10:00-21:30

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