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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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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