![]() It’s supposedly the cheapest or most affordable Michelin star restaurant. Tim Ho Wan apparently means “add good luck” in Cantonese. These pork buns sell for P50 a piece, just a tad bit pricier than the HK price which sells P120-P130 for one order / 3 pieces. I dared to visit during lunch hour and not surprisingly, a huge crowd has already gathered. Its first location is at the newly opened Mega Fashion Hall in SM Megamall. However, considering that Tim Ho Wan is the “world’s cheapest Michel Star restaurant,” this place can be a safe bet and certainly one that warrants a return visit without question.The biggest buzz of the week, Tim Ho Wan finally opens in Manila. ![]() With regard to prices, they are still more expensive than the Chinese restaurants my family frequents. I have no qualms about the freshness and good quality of ingredients that went into making good food here at Tim Ho Wan. The fragrant glutinous rice was seriously good stuff, and shredded of meat and mushroom inside were tasty and perfectly flavored. We also had Glutinous Rice in Lotus Leaf (PhP 190) ( machang) which was served steaming hot. It’s a simple yet tantalizing treat that’s elegantly showcased, a sensible choice for this lenten season. We dipped it in a mixture of soy sauce and chili sauce for better taste. It’s a great way to enjoy tender, leafy greens with shrimp in translucent, delicate wrapper. The Steam Spinach Dumpling with Shrimp (PhP 120) is a welcome break from ordinary sautéed spinach. It’s an indulgence worth braving the crowd for. The char siu filling was sweet and savory. The buns were pillowy soft, light, not oily, not chewy, with crumbly pastry crust that’s so freshly baked. This is the iconic signature dimsum that lures in crowds who push the wait to an hour or more (consider yourself warned). Ordering the Baked Bun with BBQ Pork (PhP 145 for 3pcs) is a must. ![]() Tim Ho Wan is popular in dishing out lots of yummy goodness to impossible lines of loyal fans. The restaurant was full but we were not rushed and were given the best customer service we could ask for. To order, we just ticked the items on the checklist and submitted it to the staff. We were lucky to find seats immediately, since we came before the prime of lunch hour. Chairs for people in queue are available outside, while others have to stand and wait until their names are called. Tim Ho Wan’s waiting system must have already proven itself effective, with the staff bringing order to an otherwise potentially chaotic situation. Review of Tim Ho Wan 添好運 (SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City) With that said, it’s most recommended to go early or expect a wait. ![]() Take note that strictly no reservations are accepted. With bright and inviting atmosphere and great food that round out the experience, there’s no wonder why the dining room fills up very quickly anytime of the day and anytime of the week. My sister and I had lunch in its flagship branch in SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City on a Wednesday. Tim Ho Wan is a “go-to” for consistent Chinese food, pleasing diners with its simple and straightforward menu of traditional favorites and more modern specialties plus drinks. It has been almost a year since Tim Ho Wan 添好運, Hong Kong’s most famous Michelin star dim sum restaurant, opened its first international expansion in the Philippines after the Singapore branch, which owns the Asian franchise of this Hong Kong original.
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