Tim Ho Wan
Aug 10, 2015 | 9:33 am
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Tai Kok Tsui (Olympian City 2) should have shortest line. It is not easy to get to except by the Tung Chung Line MTR, and the eatery enttance is actually from outside the mall. Not easy to find the first time.
Last edited by rkkwan; Aug 10, 2015 at 9:11 pm
Aug 12, 2015 | 7:54 am
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I've never had to wait more than five minutes at the Sham Shui Po location, but I was always solo and willing to sit with others.
That said, I preferred One Dim Sum though the wait was often longer (it's a pretty small space).
That said, I preferred One Dim Sum though the wait was often longer (it's a pretty small space).
Aug 12, 2015 | 12:23 pm
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IIRC, we went to the one in Central just over 45mins before opening. There were about 3 people already in line. By opening, the line was pretty huge. 15-20mins before opening was approximately where the cutover was for 1st seating.
We enjoyed what we ordered but I've got to say that I think I like eating dim sum in Vancouver better.
We enjoyed what we ordered but I've got to say that I think I like eating dim sum in Vancouver better.
Aug 16, 2015 | 5:24 am
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Aug 16, 2015 | 10:29 pm
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The last time I was at Timmys, I think I went to Central. (the one in the MTR station/ connected to?) The line was about 15 people at 3 in the afternoon. I actually ordered take away and ate it down the hall while sitting on a planter or something. Albeit, people probably thought I was an idiot or something, but I was hungry and didn't care.
Aug 16, 2015 | 10:51 pm
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Tim Ho Wan. I will fly to HKG just to have their pork buns. The best ever. The rest of the menu is just average dim sum, nothing to get excited about. Usually get takeout from Central as the wait is usually ridiculous, then walk over to the IFC mall and go to the outside terrace overlooking the harbor. Pork buns with a view.
Sep 13, 2015 | 3:03 am
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When we go to Hong Kong, we will usually eat at least once at Tim Ho Wan. So far we have tried the outlets at Sham Shui Po and Central.
I find the Sham Shui Po outlet more authentic, though it is somewhat more inconvenient to get to (again it depends where you are staying).
Here are two videos of our experience at the Sham Shui Po outlet.
Tim Ho Wan at Sham Shui Po for dinner
Tim Ho Wan at Sham Shui Po for brunch
My favourite would be the char siew buns. Always have them.
I find the Sham Shui Po outlet more authentic, though it is somewhat more inconvenient to get to (again it depends where you are staying).
Here are two videos of our experience at the Sham Shui Po outlet.
Tim Ho Wan at Sham Shui Po for dinner
Tim Ho Wan at Sham Shui Po for brunch
My favourite would be the char siew buns. Always have them.
Oct 3, 2015 | 9:10 pm
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The only advantage of Tim Ho Wan is that they serve dim sum above usual hours, but as far as dim sum itself, I have other favorite places (which serve dim sum during earlier hours).
Oct 30, 2015 | 1:39 pm
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Which location is closest to one of the Airport Express stops? I have a 12 hour layover next Feb. and plan to come into the city to eat at Tim Ho Wan and then go to the Peak before heading back to the airport. Which stop should I get off at for the dim sum, Kowloon Station or Hong Kong Station?