was amazing last time I visited, this time the food just wasn't as rose tinted even though we came in starving. they took all the garlic off the beans :(( those used to be so unexpectedly good + the beef dumplings had a slightly off-putting aftertaste to them but my palette might not be refined enough. big fan of both the bbq buns and turnip cake and the osmanthus jelly was great
this place will be remembered fondly but only remembered.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pork Bun, Sweet Osmanthus Jelly with Goji Berries, BBQ Pork, Braised Chicken Feet with Abalone Sauce and Peanut
Addison Charles
Poor taste, poor textures, things were forgotten
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Yin Lau
I had been wanting to try a Michelin starred restaurant for a while and had heard all about Tim Ho Wan's legendary status in Hong Kong. I will admit I was skeptical. With their expansion, I wasn't sure if the New York location could live up to the original hype. But it is conveniently located in the East Village, so I finally decided to give it a try.
I am so glad I did. This place is dim sum only and it is truly excellent.
Our server, Leo, was wonderful and incredibly gracious. He helped us navigate the menu and made fantastic recommendations.
The quality of the dim sum genuinely impressed me. The chicken feet were different from the usual, braised and not fried, and I really appreciated the tender, flavorful preparation. The steamed meatballs had a distinct, authentic taste of tangerine peel. The shrimp dumplings, or har gow, were perfect with large pieces of shrimp wrapped in a thin, delicate skin that held together perfectly. That is a true sign of a skilled dim sum chef. The sticky rice was packed with generous filling, and the steamed rice rolls had that thin, silky skin that is another mark of mastery.
Of course, we had to try their famous baked BBQ pork buns. Leo was kind enough to bring them to us piping hot so we could enjoy them at their deliciously best and I now understand why they are the bestseller. The fluffy, sweet on outside with savory bbq pork filling is truly amazing!
Even the desserts stood out. My dad loved the osmanthus jelly with goji berries. He said it was not too sweet and was a perfect palate cleanser. My mom liked the coconut sago and my personal favorite was the green tea sesame balls. My daughter could not get enough of the fried turnip cake, which had a great crispy texture. And the whole table agreed the deep fried glutinous rice croquette was a standout. It was crispy, not soggy, with a perfect balance of sweet and salty.
I did not expect to be wowed, but I truly was. The food is authentic, carefully made and served with genuine care. We will definitely be back for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Koo Cho
Very average.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Manny Chava
Tim Ho Wan – Pure Deliciousness in NYC
Tim Ho Wan was absolutely fantastic and a highlight of our trip to New York City. It was conveniently located right around the corner from where we were staying, which made it an easy and perfect dining choice. While we didn’t get to try food in Chinatown for comparison, this experience alone was simply pure deliciousness.
Every dish we tried was exceptional—from the flavorful rice rolls and the sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaves to the rich, comforting pork soup. The dumplings, in particular, were outstanding: perfectly made, full of flavor, and incredibly satisfying.
Overall, Tim Ho Wan delivered an amazing meal with authentic flavors and beautifully prepared dishes. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone visiting NYC who wants to enjoy truly exceptional dim sum.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christina
This place used to be so hyped up back in the day, you couldn’t even get a seat by walking in, mainly because its Hong Kong location had a Michelin star. Now a days the place is pretty dead, dingy and servers just do the bare minimum of bringing you your food and not clearing empty plates or even asking if they could.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Dim Sum
DL
This place was amazing for a long time, but started declining a few yrs ago and was recently acquired by Jollibee. The food is still decent but not the original fantastic, and the place could use a remodel. Still, it’s convenient if you don’t want to go to Chinatown. Order the pan fried noodle, har gow, pork wrapped in bean curd, and iced Hong Kong milk tea.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Mag Tulsi
Why is this place so underrated? Situated in Manhattan, East Village, this place is a must go when you’re in the neighborhood. It’s probably my third visit in the last five years and everytime I come back I leave happy after having the meal there. The food is really good and don’t get me wrong - it’s not just me but also my Chinese friend who knows her cuisine. Try it for yourself. What I love the most is Baked BBQ Pork Buns, they are to die for. The service was very professional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adriana Melendez
The baked bao buns are one of the greatest food i’ve ever had!
The food is fresh and delicious. We have been coming since they opened, and bring everyone we know when they visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Wong
Really good dimsum! The malacake was so good i can probably come back here just for that. Dont understand why this place only has 4.1
PH Homo Sapiens
Take a lot of time to serve. Been to Tim Howan in other places but this place do not meet up the expectations. Poor service and the taste of their food is next nothing like. I still gave tips bec staff needs it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Dim Sum, DL Chicken Feet, Roll, Pan Fried Chicken Dumplings with Ginger Essence
was amazing last time I visited, this time the food just wasn't as rose tinted even though we came in starving. they took all the garlic off the beans :(( those used to be so unexpectedly good + the beef dumplings had a slightly off-putting aftertaste to them but my palette might not be refined enough. big fan of both the bbq buns and turnip cake and the osmanthus jelly was great
this place will be remembered fondly but only remembered.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pork Bun, Sweet Osmanthus Jelly with Goji Berries, BBQ Pork, Braised Chicken Feet with Abalone Sauce and Peanut
Poor taste, poor textures, things were forgotten
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
I had been wanting to try a Michelin starred restaurant for a while and had heard all about Tim Ho Wan's legendary status in Hong Kong. I will admit I was skeptical. With their expansion, I wasn't sure if the New York location could live up to the original hype. But it is conveniently located in the East Village, so I finally decided to give it a try.
I am so glad I did. This place is dim sum only and it is truly excellent.
Our server, Leo, was wonderful and incredibly gracious. He helped us navigate the menu and made fantastic recommendations.
The quality of the dim sum genuinely impressed me. The chicken feet were different from the usual, braised and not fried, and I really appreciated the tender, flavorful preparation. The steamed meatballs had a distinct, authentic taste of tangerine peel. The shrimp dumplings, or har gow, were perfect with large pieces of shrimp wrapped in a thin, delicate skin that held together perfectly. That is a true sign of a skilled dim sum chef. The sticky rice was packed with generous filling, and the steamed rice rolls had that thin, silky skin that is another mark of mastery.
Of course, we had to try their famous baked BBQ pork buns. Leo was kind enough to bring them to us piping hot so we could enjoy them at their deliciously best and I now understand why they are the bestseller. The fluffy, sweet on outside with savory bbq pork filling is truly amazing!
Even the desserts stood out. My dad loved the osmanthus jelly with goji berries. He said it was not too sweet and was a perfect palate cleanser. My mom liked the coconut sago and my personal favorite was the green tea sesame balls. My daughter could not get enough of the fried turnip cake, which had a great crispy texture. And the whole table agreed the deep fried glutinous rice croquette was a standout. It was crispy, not soggy, with a perfect balance of sweet and salty.
I did not expect to be wowed, but I truly was. The food is authentic, carefully made and served with genuine care. We will definitely be back for more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very average.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Tim Ho Wan – Pure Deliciousness in NYC
Tim Ho Wan was absolutely fantastic and a highlight of our trip to New York City. It was conveniently located right around the corner from where we were staying, which made it an easy and perfect dining choice. While we didn’t get to try food in Chinatown for comparison, this experience alone was simply pure deliciousness.
Every dish we tried was exceptional—from the flavorful rice rolls and the sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaves to the rich, comforting pork soup. The dumplings, in particular, were outstanding: perfectly made, full of flavor, and incredibly satisfying.
Overall, Tim Ho Wan delivered an amazing meal with authentic flavors and beautifully prepared dishes. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone visiting NYC who wants to enjoy truly exceptional dim sum.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place used to be so hyped up back in the day, you couldn’t even get a seat by walking in, mainly because its Hong Kong location had a Michelin star. Now a days the place is pretty dead, dingy and servers just do the bare minimum of bringing you your food and not clearing empty plates or even asking if they could.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Dim Sum
This place was amazing for a long time, but started declining a few yrs ago and was recently acquired by Jollibee. The food is still decent but not the original fantastic, and the place could use a remodel. Still, it’s convenient if you don’t want to go to Chinatown. Order the pan fried noodle, har gow, pork wrapped in bean curd, and iced Hong Kong milk tea.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Why is this place so underrated? Situated in Manhattan, East Village, this place is a must go when you’re in the neighborhood. It’s probably my third visit in the last five years and everytime I come back I leave happy after having the meal there. The food is really good and don’t get me wrong - it’s not just me but also my Chinese friend who knows her cuisine. Try it for yourself. What I love the most is Baked BBQ Pork Buns, they are to die for.
The service was very professional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The baked bao buns are one of the greatest food i’ve ever had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is always delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Very yummy dim sum!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The food is fresh and delicious. We have been coming since they opened, and bring everyone we know when they visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really good dimsum! The malacake was so good i can probably come back here just for that. Dont understand why this place only has 4.1
Take a lot of time to serve. Been to Tim Howan in other places but this place do not meet up the expectations. Poor service and the taste of their food is next nothing like. I still gave tips bec staff needs it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Dim Sum, DL Chicken Feet, Roll, Pan Fried Chicken Dumplings with Ginger Essence
Seating policy is annoying even with reservation
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