Tim Ho Wan: Delicious Hong Kong Dim Sum

November 13, 2018

For delicious Hong Kong dim sum, Tim Ho Wan is the place to go.

Tim Ho Wan lured us back to its abode with the delicious thought of having pork buns again. After all, it had been three years since the last time we dined in this popular dim sum restaurant so it was an inviting proposition.

Tim Ho Wan pork spareribs
Pork spareribs

Tim Ho Wan: Delicious Hong Kong Dim Sum

    Our experience at Tim Ho Wan


    It was a Friday evening and Khris and I thought that braving the EDSA traffic with grumbling stomachs was not such a good idea. Aside from our craving for pork buns, we decided to have dinner at Tim Ho Wan for practicality’s sake; it was near the P2P bus station in Glorietta 3.

    Although it was a Friday evening, the waiting line was surprisingly short. Is it an indication that the popularity of Tim Ho Wan was waning? Probably not because there were still many diners inside the restaurant. Maybe it was just the initial curiosity of people with Tim Ho Wan that was declining.

    Nonetheless, I think Tim Ho Wan is still one of the best restaurants (its Hong Kong outlet is a Michelin Star restaurant) where one may enjoy the taste of authentic Chinese dim sum.

    The food


    We ordered the classic pork spareribs rice, steamed beef balls with bean curd skin, and steamed fresh vegetables with oyster sauce.

    Tim Ho Wan steamed beef balls
    Steamed beef balls

    In true Tim Ho Wan fashion, our orders arrived fast and hot. Khris and I divided the pork spareribs rice between us because we did not want to eat too much rice. 

    It was flavorful and the meat chunks easily yielded to each bite. It was also good that diners could opt to have more sauce added to their rice; just ask the servers to do so.

    However, what we noticed about it was that the servings were a lot smaller as compared to the pork spareribs rice from another Chinese restaurant that we love. 

    It was not so much of an issue for us though because we only wanted to have small portions. But for those who have big appetites, the size of the serving could be a possible demerit to Tim Ho Wan.

    As for dim sum, we wanted to try one that is all-meat because we almost always order shrimp dumplings when we are in Chinese restaurants. Thus, the beef ball wrapped in bean curd skin was a logical choice.

    In a short period of time, three steamed beef balls arrived immediately after the pork spareribs rice. Take extra caution when eating any of Tim Ho Wan’s steamed dumplings because they arrive very hot.

    Anyway, the beef ball was a welcome change from seafood dumplings. It was beefy and meaty, you can tell that it was almost 100% meat and not just extenders and flour because it was remarkably tender. Each bite was also bursting with flavor so it will surely satisfy any meat lover.

    Tim Ho Wan steamed fresh vegetables with oyster sauce
    Steamed fresh vegetables with oyster sauce

    Our last order was the steamed fresh vegetables with oyster sauce. This is another perennial favorite when we are eating in Chinese restaurants. 

    We liked Tim Ho Wan’s version because it was still crisp although the vegetables were cooked evenly; it did not have any bitter aftertaste. The stalks were also firm to the bite and were enjoyable to munch on. This simple dish is perfect for those who would like to have something light yet delicious.

    As for the pork buns, we got two orders and just had them to go, for sharing at home. The bus ride to Fairview took us more than two hours so it was just fair to have a little snack when we got home. The pork buns are still as good as the last time we had them: the pasty is delicate with just the right hint of sweetness. It perfectly balanced the sweet-savory pork barbecue filling.

    Our verdict


    For this dinner, we spent P800++. It was not bad but considering the size of the servings, I would consider Tim Ho Wan as an occasional indulgence. All in all, the experience was good. Service was fast and impeccable, and the food was delicious.

    Tim Ho Wan branches


    Tim Ho Wan has branches in the following locations. Most of these branches also recommend making a reservation to avoid the long queue. Give them a quick call before your visit to reserve your seats. The menu and pricing are available here.

    SM Megamall

    Ground Floor, Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong City
    Telephone number: +63284708836

    Glorietta 3

    Ground Floor, Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Glorietta Complex, Makati City
    Telephone number: +63277299367

    SM City North EDSA

    Upper Ground Floor, Main Building, SM City North EDSA, Bago Bantay, Quezon City
    Telephone number: +63283742966

    Uptown Place Mall - BGC

    Ground Floor, Uptown Place Mall, 36th Street Corner 9th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
    Telephone number: +63287764549

    SM Mall of Asia (MOA)

    Ground Floor, Main Mall, SM Mall of Asia, Mall of Asia Complex (MOA), Pasay City
    Telephone number: +63288076021

    Robinsons Place Manila

    Ground Floor, Robinsons Place Manila, Ermita, Manila
    Telephone number: +63283543562

    Ayala Malls Manila Bay

    Ground Floor, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Aseana Avenue, Entertainment City, Parañaque City

    Double Dragon Plaza - SM MOA

    Ground Floor, Double Dragon Plaza, Diosdado Macapagal Avenue, Mall of Asia Complex (MOA), Pasay City

    Cash and credit card payments are accepted at Tim Ho Wan.


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    19 comments

    1. The post was very informative, and the best part was, i was able to connect

      Keep it up

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    2. Yum. I'm hungry for this just reading about it!

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    3. I really love food so I always love visiting restaurants

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    4. I should try to visit that resto. Thanks for the article

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    5. I would love to try dim sum at Tim Ho Wan. The salad with oyster sauce looks appetizing too.

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    6. Neil Alvin Nicerio25 December 2018 at 20:33

      Nice! The food looks delicious. I would surely try that out.

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    7. This looks so yummy. Would love to try it some time.

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    8. You made me hungry so it must have been a good article

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    9. I'm a vegetarian so it is not much fascinating to me!

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    10. Tim Ho Wan is making my taste buds fall for these Chinese Food.

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    11. I'm a huge fan of Dim sum and love every opportunity to hang out with friends and enjoy it. It looks like you found a great place to enjoy it on your travels.

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    12. This looks appetizing, the pictures you took were amazing, I wrote down the locations so if my travels ever bring me down to any of those places I will be sure to try it out, and I get you, it seems a little bit on the pricier side, but still since it has been 3 years since your last visit you were allowed to indulged some more.

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    13. Chinese foods are super amazing. I love what am seeing.

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    14. Not only the food sounds great but I must say ivan. Great article dear.

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    15. Everything On A Plate28 December 2018 at 08:57

      We haven't had our first bite yet and it's sounds like we need to soon

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    16. Their dim sum is something that is worth enjoying. Now am craving for this after reading your story.

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    17. I have never dined at Tim Ho Wan in the Philippines. But I have been to Tim Ho Wan, Taipei. I wonder if the taste is comparable. Your pictures just made me hungry!

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    18. Great Read! I get the chance to learn new things! I will definitely follow this blog so I get updated for new articles!

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