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Tim Ho Wan

Dim Sum Restaurant, Hong Kong Restaurant, and Cantonese Restaurant$$$$

Central Region, Singapore

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Tim Ho Wan

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"Pork buns, vermicelli roll with pig liver, is a must try!"(32 Tips)
"Great dim sum, amazing char siu po lo pao, good siu mai too."(23 Tips)
"char Siew buns are unique to the place."(7 Tips)
"The signature char siew pau and siew mai are must try!"(4 Tips)

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Bianca BuenoMarch 31, 2017
Of course you're here for the Baked BBQ Buns. Tim Ho Wan has great buns! but(t) don't be boring challenge yourself with some innards - Marinated Crispy Pork Intestine. Go ahead.
Terence TAugust 21, 2014
The baked Char Siew Bao tastes pretty unique. Overall the Dim Sum are decent and worth your money. The only downside is the long queue. So be prepared to spend at least 30 minutes to queue up.
Chriszy KarununganMay 20, 2014
BBQ Bun must try. Love the pork shrimp dumplings. Long queue must wait for 30minutes. Serving was fast though. Prefer 3 person since most servings are in 3 pieces.
TsuiRen CloverJanuary 28, 2016
Funny enough I always go in first ahead of the queue if I am dining solo. Food comes fast too, so makes a speedy meal for singles on the go :D
Maddie ColemanJuly 4, 2013
The baked BBQ pork buns are SO worth the ridiculous queue. Once seated, food comes quickly & the staff are very nice. In particular, Mimi was wonderful & didn't judge my 4 orders of har gow.
Bree YekApril 8, 2014
The BBQ pork buns were nice but nothing mind blowing. The vermicelli roll with beef, however, was surprisingly tasty. I would also recommend the prawn dumplings ("har gow") - fluffy and meaty!
Song-My TranAugust 5, 2016
Baked bbq pork buns are the best! Plus: lotus wrapped sticky rice, dumplings, and so much more.
Michelle TanJuly 22, 2013
Overrated!The har gao skin is thick and prawn not nice too. The siew mai is soso also! But I like the baked cha siew bun, pork liver chee cheong fun and egg white crabmeat spring roll.
Shn JuayApril 27, 2013
Between vermicelli roll choice, go for shrimp which is much tastier than BBQ pork! Pan fried carrot cake is remarkably different from the typical ones in Singapore wirh like real radish bits.
Dora ChooNovember 25, 2014
Shiok! Good! Delish! The char siew buns 👍 Ate first time and ordered 2 more sets to bring home!
TingSeptember 18, 2013
Considering the challenges of different food sources, manpower, overheads etc, this Sg brunch of the famous HK dimsum joint should be commended for keeping to its high standards and quality of food.
Anh HanAugust 12, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Must haves: baked bbq pork buns and steamed beancurd skins (eat these with the worchestshire sauce). Super busy on weekends, but quietest between 3-4pm
Dyan TjhiaMay 4, 2013
Been here 25+ times
The BBQ Pork Buns are worth the queue!! Try to come early in the afternoon when the queue is not too long. I managed to get a table after 30mns, not too bad for a Saturday
Aldrin MercadoJanuary 26, 2014
If you're with a group, make sure you're in multiples of three because most of the dumplings are 3 pcs. :)
Philip OngJuly 9, 2013
BBQ pork bun was great, but you already know that. Generally everything is of good to great quality here. I like the vermicelli roll with pig liver.
Jasper Six&SevenApril 8, 2013
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TingAugust 10, 2016
It's pretty pricey for a casual dimsum joint. In fact it's priced more like a restaurant. It's ok if standards are maintained but the main problem here is that the food is getting saltier and saltier.
Pete CMarch 28, 2014
I acknowledge that food quality has improved a wee bit.. Good attempts in providing local fusion, like Wanton in Laksa Soup. I still maintain though that they go against authentic Dim Sum culture.
Time Out SingaporeApril 11, 2013
They issue a queue number and send an SMS when your table is ready. Try the holy grail of THW dim sum: baked bun with BBQ pork ($4.50/three pieces). Read more
Aaron WongAugust 16, 2013
The steamed egg cake is the best thing here, on par with the BBQ pork buns.
jovan zhSeptember 19, 2013
while the carrot cake and the BBQ pork buns stood out among the 4 heavenly dishes, they are neither michelin nor queue worthy. it's worth a first try though!
Valerie WanNovember 10, 2014
I loved the polo pork buns (tho a bit too sweet and oily) and the spinach dumplings. Ingredients were super fresh and not too pricey. Siew Mai was surprisingly mediocre.
Sue BernardezJuly 7, 2014
Been here 5+ times
BBQ pork bun tasted soooo yummy, it is a must try! And so with their congee!
Nicole TayNovember 12, 2014
The mago sago is so thick! They don't compromise on quality!
aHHwee LimJune 4, 2013
Try garlic, mushroom, spinach dumplings. These are better than the prawns. The other must try is rice with chicken, sausage & mushroom.
Joe GirtonFebruary 17, 2015
Apparently the cheapest Michelin starred restaurant in the world. Get the glutinous rice in lotus leaf. Get everything.
H L KDecember 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Come here at no later than 10.30am on a weekday if you want to avoid long queues. Best to come as a party of 3, cos most items come in 3s.
chang thailandDecember 9, 2014
visited at around 3pm on sunday and the queue was very short ; recommend the time for those who don't want to wait.
TingJune 14, 2014
Some items are above average- har gow, siew mai, baked char siew bao, malai cake and carrot cake. Will only come again if there is no queue or just a short wait.
Jean TanMay 6, 2013
Once you get a seat, your food gets served fast. there are a few wrong orders/ missing orders. Okay food at normal dim sum pricing. Like the crab egg white spring roll, meat bun & radish cake.
Scott TengJuly 30, 2013
I love the BBQ pork bun, carrot cake and osathamus cake. Had a lovely service lady who was polite and really thoughtful!
GraceOctober 18, 2013
Price is cheap compare other dim sum restaurant. . And Must try the cha siew bao .. super yummy !! But the queue is terribly long .... tats is a minus point unless you have d time to wait .
Bianca BuenoNovember 27, 2015
Movie date night in The Cathay. They have bad food options there so we came to Tim Ho Wan at Plaza Singapura. You got me addicted to the baked bun with BBQ Pork.
Krishna ZulkarnainNovember 29, 2015
Ok. The BBQ pork bun is like nothing I tasted before. Its like Roti Boy filled with pork. (Indonesians know what Roti Boy is) also the shiomai is really next level goodness
Glen ChinFebruary 20, 2014
for me, the food is amazingly good. Hardly could find dim sum food taste quite original.
Andrew C.May 3, 2015
Flavors are quite accurate to HK dim sum... Slightly different from local dim sum. The 80s Cantopop is hilarious!
Dora ChooNovember 25, 2014
Chee Cheong Fun with Prawn... Nothing fantaz either! Luckily they have chilli to enhance taste!
Lyn TeoJune 27, 2013
pretty awesome food. fast & decent service despite the crowd. they need another outlet for sure. ;+)
Shannon LowDecember 25, 2017
Great dim sum, amazing char siu po lo pao, good siu mai too.
kisacakeDecember 2, 2014
Baked BBQ Pork Buns are a must try. Everything else was decent, at best. Har gow just so-so. Service was quick and friendly!
MACFebruary 10, 2017
BBQ pork buns are a must-order, but be careful when biting into it. Steaming hot pork filling
Wei Meng SonJuly 17, 2013
Best is to come in twos. When a pair of seats is empty, they will let u jump the queue and go ahead. They will not wait for another 2 seats to be empty and let a 4-person party take it.
Stephanie TFebruary 12, 2014
Baked pork bun was too buttery for me but I can see why it would appeal to the general public. Don't get the beef vermicelli roll - the skin isn't soft at all!! Steamed beancurd skin roll is good.
Torzin SMarch 9, 2015
To be honest, nothing special for their dim sum, most people just crazy about their affordable price one star michelin in HK, but in SG there are better places to eat.
Celes 思凯拉October 11, 2013
Beside d signature char siew bun, these tim sum are as good!
Wan Wen ChanApril 10, 2013
There's 4 signature dishes. So how is it possible they are out of 2 of 4 so called Heavenly Kings: BBQ pork buns & fried carrot cake?!? At 6pm! What are you going to sell for e rest of e night?!
Hester LauMarch 20, 2014
Get the char siew bao! It's the best. Go at around 5.30pm or at 8.45pm when the queue isn't that long.
JoleanJune 8, 2013
Great! Although the queue was long but it moved really quickly, but they do not have much variety of food.
Eliot TjoeAugust 17, 2017
Though some of the food that they serve here is pretty overpriced, you should definitely try their BBQ Pork Buns!
Anthony WongApril 16, 2014
I come here for the classic 90s Hong Kong music from the likes of Andy Lau, Jackie Chung, Leon Lai and Aeron Kwok. Love it..

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