Tim Ho Wan East Village Reviews

We had five and it was a rainy day today. We put our names down and the wait time begun. I am not too sure if I would do it again. The shrimp dumplings (Har Gow) was excellent, the Congee was very clean tasting and excellent as well. The pork dumplings (Su Mai) was good and other dim sum items was good as well. The roast pork buns (Cha Su Bao) was different from the other dim sum places. They were excellent. I wanted more near perfection and everything to be excellent since it was Michelin rated. We did have a couple of hairs in the Har Gow. They did take it off the bill. The maitre'd could have been nicer and more pleasant. He was a bit nasty at first but warmed up a bit at the end. We think he noticed his rudeness. If it wasn't for the time to wait, the hair in the har gow and the maitre d, I would have gave a better score. Again, it is suppose to be a Michelin rate type of restaurant. The standards go up!

I am so glad to see this famous Hong Kong based dim sum restaurant open up a branch in US. We came for brunch on Sunday. The restaurant opens at 10am, we got here around 9:45 and there were about 20 people in line already. Unfortunately due to the crowd and space constrain, all orders were taken by a form (no dim sum cart) and had to order everything at once. The service was very efficient almost to the point that you simply sit down, order, food delivered, pay and get out. This is a very popular place, if you want to take the time and enjoy a conversation over meal, you may want to find somewhere else. Ok, now here is our personal experience with everything we ordered. - Pan fried turnip cake (蘿蔔糕): Good but not great. - Steamed bean curd with meat and vegetable (鮮竹卷): Great, among the best ones we had before. - Steamed shrimp dumplings (Har Gow 蝦餃): Excellent, absolutely the best we have ever had. - Sticky rice in lotus leaf (糯米雞): Average, not our best experience. - Steamed pork spare rib with black bean source (豉汁排骨): Great, among the best ones we had before. - Baked BBQ pork buns (叉燒包): Excellent! Even though I am not a fan of BBQ pork bum, I totally enjoyed it. - Steamed rice with chicken and mushroom (北菇滑雞飯): Average, chicken was pretty tender but the rice was lack in flavor. - Steamed rice roll with minced beef (牛腸): Excellent, absolutely the best we have ever had. - Congee with pork and preserved egg (皮蛋瘦肉粥): Good but not great. - Steamed egg cake (馬拉糕) and Sweet Osmanthus Jelly (桂花糕): We did not like these deserts we ordered, both taste very plain. One more note, they do not provide take-out option. Everyone plan on taking out just order the food to the table and ask for a left-over takeout box.

We went here around 7 PM on a Saturday night. Wait was about 20ish minutes for 4 people. We ordered the BBQ pork buns which were so delicious. We also got the sticky rice with chicken, steamed shrimp and veg dumplings as well the fried turnip cake and noodles. They were all pretty good. For dessert, we tried the French toast with custard and fried milk sticks which were not bad. Overall, we really enjoyed the bbq pork buns and the sticky rice with chicken and turnip cakes the most. Only setback was the place was very hot inside despite being air conditioned.

There are not many options with their menu but they absolutely get all right! Service was good and food came out really quickly. The only down side is the waiting time, we waited for over 30 min after lunch time (2pm) on a weekday.

the portion is small and food is just ok. but there is a line when door is open because its name is famous in HK. I would go any other restaurant than go this one again. Its dishes are dirty. so is the bathroom. they run it as a fast food chain place. lost the meaning of traditional dim sum.

Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambience: 3/5 So, other than being able to get in through the crowds with the Y-e-l-p RSVP feature, the overall experience was good and satisfactory. Nothing wow me, until the last plate of BBQ Buns showed up. The ingredients used are tasty, uses lower sodium than typical dim sum, and has really pronounced herbal flavors. But nothing really “wow’d” me. The service was efficient, and the price was fair for New York City, but probably not as good as going to a more traditional dim sum place in Chinatown (aka. Jing Fong is where my Thai-Chinese parents eat at when in NYC).

finally, a dim sum restaurant that can deliver! menu is limited to the basics of dim sum which is a good thing. i recollect the cost was approximately just a bit over $4 for each basket; a tad higher compared to other places. the sui mai and har gow had enough flavor, good texture (when you bit into the har gow, the shrimp had a snap to it which to me shows freshness), and good skins. sticky rice was also flavorful and larger than expected. i definitely would go back. my friend and i arrived about 1 pm and maybe waited 5 minutes. personally i'd never wait more than 20 minutes for a table...i either wait for things to settle down or go off hours.

I had a business meeting nearby and saw this place. I know this restaurant is famous in Asia and decided to give it a try. It was noon and need to wait in a line to get a table. The restaurant is not big. Fortunately, the also serve you at the bar side where you have to stand and eat without any bar stool. I asked to eat at the bar side and I was immediately served with a menu and water. Here at the bar side you get to see how the food is prepared. Neat. The menu is not extensive but a glimpse of the menu makes me feel concerned a bit. The menu is not exactly healthy -- most are fried carbs. The only vegetable option that I find here is blanched lettuce (and it is iceberg lettuce). Everyone can make this dish -- boil some water, throw in the iceberg lettuce leaves and wait for 30 seconds. Voila here you have it. The only seasoning is some soy sauce. For this, they charged $3.75. I had to get it because I wanted to get some fiber. The other two dishes that I ordered are pan fried turnip cake ($4.75) and steamed rice roll stuffed with BBQ pork ($5.75). Three dishes (and it only last for 3 hours) cost $15.xx after tax before tips. Food is a borderline 3 star (almost 2) based on my expectation of the food here. I have had better dim sum in China town and equivalent dim sum in NJ for a cheaper price. Will I stay in line for 20 minutes to get a table here and eat the food here again? I doubt. Value is a two star. I think a lion share of what I paid for the food goes to the rent. I am a value shopper. Value is very important to me. Service is a three star. Our waitress at the bar is very pleasant and really tried to serve the food as fast as they come out. She has multiple duties. Kudos to her for keeping the cool. Overall, 3 star (bordering 2). It's not a place I would take my friends to, to be honest.

We came here at 6pm on a Sunday and there was a 45 minute wait for my party of 3. My friend provided the maitre d with her cellphone number so we may be notified once our table is ready. We walked around the area and after 15 minutes, we were already informed that our table was ready. Love this service! My favorite dish was the baked pork buns. The roast pork rice noodle, fried silky milk and stuffed eggplants were all delicious. The siu mai tasted just ok. I’m not giving this restaurant 5 stars because I’ve been to the Hong Kong location which received the Michelin Star and the food is even better there. But overall, definitely worth the try if you are around the area and can’t try this restaurant brand at their Michelin Star location or other locations in the world.

Overrated , the place it self is crowded and noises and the food is no were close to Michelin star That its sister property in hong kong is awarded .

Hostess was rude. The hostess wouldn’t take an international phone number for their booking system then proceeded to argue that international phones don’t work in NY which is clearly ridiculous and not true. Ended up leaving and didn’t even eat.

I have been to Tim Ho Wan in Hong Kong and loved it even though it was completely packed and lines were insane. The staff did a great job managing the line. Ordered were placed before being seated..get ready to rub shoulders/elbows with your neighbor. It is the cheapest Michelin starred restaurant in the world and the food is amazing - which explains why it's so busy. I was excited when the NYC location opened but it felt short. The wait time was crazy as expected but the staff seemed to be disorganized. Our order was mixed up and the waiter gave me pork dumplings instead of shrimp. I DO NOT eat PORK - this dietary restriction was already mentioned when we placed the order. It was a disappointing night but hoping to visit the HK location again in the near future.

My wife and I wanted to try the cheapest Michelin star restaurant in the world. Overall, the food was pretty good and the service was fine. Most of the dishes were well seasoned but some were not up to par. Not much different from those famous Dim Sum places in Chinatown. One and done.

This place is very busy and may look messy, but the service is very organized! Interesting dim sums and other dishes. Disappointed that no vegetarian dim sum option and soups were offered...

The wait times (3+ hrs on a Saturday afternoon) lead you to believe that you are going to experience something truly special. Think xiao long bao (soup dumplings) at Din Tai Fung, the famous Taiwan-based chain. However, that was not to be in our case. The short dimsum menu is pretty standard and the food was just average. In fact, the dim sum at Dimsum GoGo in Chinatown is far better. We tried a few of the dumplings (shrimp and chives, veg, pork), the rice rolls, sticky rice, spring rolls and the pork buns which were recommended as a must try. The dumplings were fine, but nothing special, the spring rolls very extremely oily, as if they had been fried twice / reheated, and the pork bun's shell while great was let down by a filling that was a tad bit too sweet. All in all, not sure what the hype is about. Definitely not worth the current wait times!

We went back to Tim Ho Wan for a late lunch. Since the wait time was 90 minutes, we opted for a spot at the bar even though we had to stand. We ordered a few dimsum but the pork bun and the sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf remained our favorites. For dessert, the green tea sesame balls with red bean paste, a special on the menu, was the perfect cap to our meal.

Off peak hours, the wait was about 5 minutes. I loved the baked pork buns. The steamed shrimp and pork dumplings were delicious although the wanton wrapper of the pork dumpling was falling apart. I also loved their chili sauce. It goes with everything and you don’t need anything else. The service was fine. The only reason it doesn’t get a five star rating from me is the toilet. It was awful. I suggest that a dedicated staff check and clean the toilet every 30 minutes at least.

It was recommended by our friends.Perfect stop to try authentic Chinese food.Nothing special,but cooked perfectly.

We waited three hours to get in. Although there were not many people on line, the waiting list was very long due to people being able to give their cell phone number, then walk away until they get text/called to show up. This made it difficult for us to give the restaurant a 5-star rating. Yet, we managed to say it was a 4-star. The sticky rice in lotus leaf was very good. As was the rice porridge with chicken. As was the pumpkin tapioca pudding. As was the rose tea. For my personal taste, I wanted the hot oil as a side dressing. They did not offer it. Secondly, the wrapped bean curd sheets with meat was only average. As was the turnip cake. They juiced up the place with very loud "club music." For this I cannot understand, but did not let it detract from my eating. Since there are so many Dim Sum places in NYC, my question is this - why such a demand, to make the lines 3-hours long? Well, it is APRIL 2017, and they just opened. So, everybody wants to try the place, and give their opinion. You can come back to this place in 2027, in 10 years, and it will still be open. They run a very tight restaurant, almost a fast food place. The restaurant has new furniture, new bathrooms, and new serving dishes. Yet, my quest and absolute wanting was for real authentic HONG KONG food. This place gets a 4-star for providing me with that taste. I wish them good luck, for this year and for many years to come. Being on 10th street, my guess is that CHINATOWN will grow from Canal to West 4th to Houston and then, eventually to 10th street. So, this restaurant is like a FLAGPOLE, saying - "hey, we are going to grow ... this much." Wow, can you imagine !!!!!! The menu photo -- I posted on facebook first.

This was our first trip to NY and our goal was to get some outstanding dim sum. Was Tim Ho Wan outstanding? No, but it was really good. We arrived about 9:30 pm on a Saturday night and waited no longer than 5 minutes. Our server was fantastic and the restaurant was clean. We ordered the following; BBQ Bun, Siu Mai (pork & shrimp filled), Deep Fried Pork Dumplings, Steamed Rice Roll with Pork, and Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf. Everything was great and cooked well except the Deep Fried Pork Dumplings, they were greasy and had not been cooked long enough to get that nice crispy outside. The Sticky Rice was wonderful! Filled with lots of tender meat and nice size piece of Chinese sausage, yum! I prefer steamed BBQ bun but their baked one was very nice. The outside crumb texture gave it more of a sweet dessert taste but would definitely order it again. We enjoyed our visit but are still searching for that dim sum that makes our eyes roll into the back of our head! They have decent sized menu and serve dim sum all day but didn't have some of my favorites like sesame ball, steamed bao, and taro dumpling.

Waited almost 2 hours to try Tim Ho Wan- the dim sum place. It was good but I’m not sure it’s worth the wait. We ordered almost every dish. Next time I’ll do take out. Here’s what’s good: Cha Siu Bao(BBQ buns), Shu Mai (pork and shrimp dumplings), shrimp and chive dumplings, rice rolls with shrimp and chives. Here’s what’s ok: spareribs, lotus leaf sticky rice, fried dumplings with meat, fried eggplant with shrimp,har gow, turnip cake, French Toast, thousand year old egg congee Not worth it: chicken feet and tofu skin with shrimp Servers were very friendly.

In the mood for dim sum, we stopped here for lunch after shopping nearby. Our table’s right next to the big window facing the 10th street. The chrysanthemum tea was hot and soothing. The sweet hot red bean soup intended for dessert came first. The shrimps in both rice noodle roll(RR3) and Har Gau (S2) tasted fresh. However, the wrappings were overcooked and sticky. The blanched lettuce tasted bland.The vegetable spring rolls were crunchy. The menu’s Chinese description of the pan fried noodle suggests a classic dish showcasing skillful use of soy sauce. The somewhat dry noodles bore hardly any trace of dark soy, a traditionally ingredient. Overall it was just ordinary food and service, quite surprising given the restaurant’s pedigree.

Everytime I go to NYC, i have to go there. I grow up in Macau where is closed to Hong Kong. I know how to tell good dim sum. This is the place to go for dim sum. Highly recommended everyone to go. The line can be long. I suggest to go put your name down then go to a bookstore closed to NYU or shopping. The resturant will send you text msg when is 15 minutes ready so you dont need to wait there.

The NYC Tim Ho Wan was almost as good as it's Hong Kong counterpart. Most definitely get the BBQ rolls, they are amazing. The line was a little long, but the food is worth the wait. Be sure to order many dishes

Tim Ho Wan recently opened in the vacated site of a former clothing store. It is a large space with pleasing décor. I was seated immediately and given a clipboard. All of the choices for dim sum are printed on the menu; there is no dim sum cart roaming around the restaurant. You are given a clipboard and you make your choices. I ordered the deep fried dumplings with pork and shrimp, deep fried spring rolls with egg white and shrimp, the baked barbeque pork buns and steamed shrimp dumplings. They were all very good. Some caveats-the Hell's Kitchen location has limited hours at this time and arrive early so you can get in line. I would recommend and return.

Food is not as good as all review say. Would not recommend it. Wine choice was poor. Service was fine but again food was not good to me.

When my husband and I went to Tim Ho Wan on a weeknight we were seated within fifteen minutes. We loved everything we ordered: the baked pork buns, sticky rice in lotus leaf, siu mai, vegetable spring roll, spare ribs with black bean sauce, beef ball and steamed rice with chicken and mushroom. Our absolute favorite though was the baked pork buns with a nice, sweet flaky crust filled with delicious bbq pork. I never had anything like them before and they were fantastic! The runner up is the sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf. It was perfectly cooked and was packed with flavor. It may be worth mentioning that the siu mai was so good we devoured it before we could take a picture. The service was great and the dimsum arrived at a steady pace so we were able to enjoy every single bite. The tea was so good too. We’ll definitely return to Tim Ho Wan in a heartbeat.

Definitely nothing close to the quality of the original (Michelin star) Hong Kong Tim Ho Wan. I haven't had the opportunity to try other dim sum places in New York; however, I have had way better dim sum in almost all Chinese restaurants in Chicago for example. The Baked bbq pork buns and the steamed bean curd with meat and vegetable are good, no excelent, no amaizing... just good! Other stuff like the Deep fried dumplings with pork and dried shrimp had almost no flavor and very greasy also; even the very basic in any Dim Dum place "Siu Mai" had no taste at all. It wasn't me, I saw everybody whom had ordered Sui Mai, giving a huge bath of soy sauce trying to give some flavor them. Waitresses were very energetic, but not organized at all. Time to get what you ordered was really absurd. Maybe 20 min to get couple dim sums. I would really recommend try other places...

Waited for an hour and half after hostess let someone else have our table. She was not apologetic. The food is good but no better than other dim sum places. Menu is more limited than the Hong Kong version.

My son and I dined at THW for lunch last week and had a great Dim Sum lunch. We arrived about 15 minutes before opening and the line only had a couple of people so we walked up to Union Square and back to find the line had grown to about 15 people, so we took our place at the back only to see the line continue to grow. Note to diner's...get there early. Once opened, we got through the normal COVID checking and were quickly seated. I really liked how the menus were already in front of us and all we needed to do is start marking the items we wanted. Simple. The waitress came by, took out drink and food order and within minutes our Dim Sum selections started to arrive. The Shrimp steam and vegetable dumplings were fresh, delicate and excellent. The bbq pork spring rolls, albeit a bit messy to maneuver to our mouths were great. The steamed egg cake was really delicious. We finished with Pork Buns, which were a great way to finish, since they had a little sweetness in the glaze. All in all, TDW has great food and service. I'd highly recommend TDW to anyone looking for a great and unique Dim Sum dining experience.

We had a variety of their delicious menu: steamed shrimp dumplings, steamed shrimp and chive dumplings, BBQ pork buns, deep fried pork and shrimp dumplings, deep fried vegetable spring rolls, and of course, tea. It was all delicious and worth the wait to be seated. It is a small place but they have service down to a science. This is a destination, for sure.

We had very good Dim Sum here for lunch earlier this week. However the menu and the food are not up to the standards we've learned to expect at the Manila branch. Most disappointing were the 3 BBQ Bun, all were doughy and under cooked.

We read so much good reviews about this restaurant and decided to give it a try. We arrived 15 minutes before it opened at 10am on a Sunday. To our surprise, there was already a long line formed and a waitress came and took our name. We were lucky to be the first group in as soon as the door was open. Ordering was done by checking off items on a printed menu which is very limited compared to our dim sum restaurants. Everything we ordered tasted very good and fresh and they came very quick after the order was placed. Service is okay and the servers are not sociable to say the least. I am almost tempted to give it a 4 start but the heck... I went there for food, not for atmosphere and happy faces. So, here you have it. Very good dim sum at a reasonable price but you have to get there early or wait a long time. If you enjoy the food, it is worth a trip.

This restaurant is a good time and the food is all really good. I don’t really eat chicken, pork or beef and was a still able to stuff myself until I couldn’t move. The teas are all great too. Fun date. Also you can check into the list online so you don’t have to wait longer than necessary. Can be done on yelp.

I am a massive fan of Tim Ho Wan's famous pork buns and developed an obsessive need for them after living and visiting HK over the years. The service was great, in the fact that I did not know that takeout here is non-existent. After chatting with the front desk they swung us a to go box for my friends and I, which I really appreciated as the wait was over an hour and a half. Though my experience at this location is limited, it was top notch. Thank you guys for making a quick exception to satisfy our hunger.

We got here around 2 pm and there was no wait - we were able to sit right down. You check off what you want on a menu, and they bring it to you as it is prepared. Really delicious and fresh - we enjoyed everything we ate!

We arrived at this much hyped restaurant within 20 minutes of opening and the place was already packed. Expect to see a lot of locals here. The staff is super friendly, tables rotate fast and odering is simple. There is not a long wait for your food to arrive. We sampled the following items from the menu followed by star rating for each dish based on 5* being best: Steamed dumpling with shrimp and chives (3*) Baked BBQ pork buns (5*) Pan fried chicken dumpling with ginger essence (4) Steamed rice roll with BBQ pork (3*) We had a good visit, but nothing so stunning as I was anticipating. As we were leaving, the line was standing room up by the bar and out the door.

I don't even know where to start. I have been ordering right from the counter as to not wait for any tables. This last visit I had the congee and it blew me away. I also loved the eggplant with shrimp, the dumplings (all different kinds) AND the fabulous rice roll. It was a quick drive by pretty much, but that's why I love the counter at Tim Ho Wan. You get your treat and off you go!

My friends and I frequent dim sum in Chinatown. We were so excited when this restaurant opened; however, we tried tonight and were very disappointed. Took over two hours to get a table. Even after they texted to let us know our table was ready, it was another 40 minutes until we got seated. Their noodle machine was broken which resulted in a number of their limited menu items being unavailable. The food we did order was completely bland and had no taste. Will not be coming back here. Chinatown dim sum is far superior.

This is a great Dim Sum Restaurant. Michelin award winning chefs at bargain prices. The service is great also. If you have patience for the long wait, they don't take reservations it's definitely worth the it.

Soooo OVERRATED!!! Regular Dim Sum in Chinatown & Flushing is sooooo much better!!! Will not come back... i.e steamed rice rolls are too doughy, no egg custards Not worth the wait of 1 1/2 hours and you get more for your $$ in Chinatown & Flushing!

Good food, although they bring everything at once and since you can’t eat that fast, half of the stuff is cold once you take a bite. The food is fine, not dramatically good, just OK for dim sum. We had to wait 45 minutes to be seated so I wouldn’t say it’s worth the wait. There’s better dim sum in Chinatown of course. 3,5 stars because staff is friendly, professional and fast. Had to round it up to 4.

I went to Tim Ho Wan with very high expectations and was frankly let down somewhat by the food. My wife and I have been eagerly anticipating eating at the original Hong Kong restaurant on a trip scheduled for a couple months from now, but now I am a little less excited, though now I’m interested in seeing if the HK original is better. I ordered the sticky rice in lotus leaf, shrimp sui mai dumplings and of course the pork buns. They arrived at the table one at a time. The rice was good but the I didn’t care for the flavor and aroma of the lotus leaf - it had a very strong tea scent and imparted that flavor on the rice, which I didn’t really care for. The shrimp sui mai were delicious, with plump chunks of tasty shrimp. The pork buns for which this place is famous were the biggest disappointment for me. Much sweeter than I expected; I knew the pork would have a sweetness from the sauce but the bun itself is very sweet too. A little too much for me. Btw you get 3 buns and the sui mai was 4 pieces. My bill with a Chinese beer was $24, a bit higher than the HK prices. Overall the food was fine but did not live up to the Michelin star reputation. Oh well.

World renowned dim sum comes to NYC. Their bbq pork bun are amazing, as our their other dishes. Definitely worth a trip for dim sum....and its served all day.

4 stars not 5 stars because of the need to wait 1 hour for a midweek lunch. Other than te wait and the hard sell on the barbecued pork buns, this place is a must-visit for its excellent dim sum. The 'skin' of the dumplings is thin and breaks easily but the fillings seem freshly made. We particularly liked the har gow, shrimp & chive dumplings, eggplant & shrimp, sticky rice in lotus leaf, fried pork & shrimp dumpling, and the steamed egg cake (it is indeed a little bit of heaven). Also, the french toast custard tart. Not a fan of beef balls but theirs was light as a feather. The barbecued pork buns were tasty but they had a little too much sauce and the meat could be cut into smaller pieces. The fishcake stuffed tofu tasted good but the tofu was too soft to hold the fishcake. You have to pay for the house tea. Despite the caveats, I would go again - maybe mid afternoon. This is a cut above Golden Unicorn which has been a long-time favorite.

I remember reading about this place when it first opened a couple of years back and wanted to try it but never did because I was worried about the lines and the wait since there's no reservation possible. Anyway this time was meeting a friend who was willing to come here early on a Sunday at 10 am right at opening so I figured there would be no wait. Sure enough we got there just before 10 and just had to wait for them to open along with a dozen or so others early birds (a staff came out before 10 to take names for the wait list). By 10:30 all the tables were filled so if you get there after that you'll probably have to wait at least half hour for a table to come free. The restaurants is right on the corner of 4th Ave and E 10th Street on the ground floor of a new looking modern building. Inside just one squarish room with a divider separating front and back sections with rows of tables for 2 and 4 and kitchen in front. Light colored furniture and attractive decor, modern with some Asian accents. Spacing not too bad by NY standards. Menu is short - most of the items are pictured on the placemats making ordering quite easy - although on this morning about 70% of the diners were Asian so most probably didn't need the assistance of photos (which as it turned out are very realistic representations of the actual food). We had the sticky rice in lotus leaf, shrimp dumplings, chives dumplings, tofu wrapped pork rolls, sticky rice balls with pork inside, and the Mala cake. You need to order the tea too - we had chrysanthemum which was very weak, hardly any fragrance. But the shortcomings of tea aside, the food was excellent, probably the best dim sum I'd had in the US so far. Everything met expectations, and perfect size too - not too large or small, just right. Price a bit higher than most Chinese restaurants that serve dim sum, about 20-25% more. Our 6 dishes came to about $22/pp before tip and it was enough food for 2. This is definitely a place I'd go back to - not in the least also for its super convenient East Village location. Giving it a 4.5 - the tea needs improvement and they don't have the dessert that should be on the menu - egg tarts.

We gathered at 9:30 a.m. and although there was a line outside, managed to get in right when it opened. The place has a nice buzz and service was prompt and attentive. The food did not disappoint. Everything was fresh and perfectly prepared. Of special note are the pork buns, which atypically are baked not steamed. The crunchy right out-of-the-oven taste made this dish a special treat. I also liked their take on egg custard cups, which they serve as a stuffed French Toast. Definitely worth a trip.

We had heard about the crowds so we showed up 1/2 hour before opening and we were the third couple in line. Every single item we ordered was excellent. However service was lackluster. Prices were incredibly cheap. There was a long line when we left. Highly recommended.

I have had the pleasure of eating at one of the HK locations, and this is not as good. It is still very tasty- especially the pork buns. Get there much earlier than you think you need to. You will stand in line for an hour to put your name down.

We were recommended Tim Ho Wan as one of the best Dim Sum restaurants in Manhattan, and we were not disappointed! The restaurant is small and apparently is commonly hard to get into, but we got there right after the lunch rush and just walked into a table. Most of the Dim Sum items were the same ones that you will find at many such restaurants, but it just seemed that everything was just a little tastier and fresher. We particularly liked the pork buns, which had more meat and less 'bun' than elsewhere, and all of the dumplings were particularly tasty. Prices were a little on the high side, but not crazy, and we felt that the total bill was typical for a nice Dim Sum restaurant.

Four of us ate here at 3 pm on a Friday and had no problem being seated. Bear in mind that you will not be seated until the whole party has arrived. We ordered 12 different dim sum dishes and were happy with all except the Egg Custard French Toast, a poor substitute for the traditional custard tart. Their innovative baked BBQ pork buns were tasty (perhaps a bit too sweet for some taste), but I feel that they should add back to the menu the traditional steamed fluffy pork bun, which is such a die-hard favourite for so many people. Some traditional dishes are well worth keeping, and no shortcuts work! The leaf wrapped sticky rice (on the day) could do with less water and sugar. Outstanding dishes include: stuffed egg plant, bean curd wrapped rolls, spring roll with egg white (another innovaton) and shrimp, shrimp dumplings, shrimp rolls. Service was attentive, and water was on our table without our asking. The house tea (unlimited supply) at $1 per person was very reasonable. Some might wish to splash out on their specialty teas at $4.75 per person.

Really let down by this place, had high hopes. Luckily didn’t have to wait for very long, but as soon as the first dim sum was tasted we couldn’t leave much sooner. Don’t get me wrong, service was okay, but we have both experienced far better dim sum and this place really didn’t live up to what was expected! Try at your own peril.

Tim Ho Wan never disappoints. The fast service, the limited but oh so delicious food choices, the choices of teas, their signature pork buns. You must be prepared to put your name down and wait for a table if you go at regular meal times. They occasionally run out of food, well they did today, however it was not too much of a problem. There were still choices left on the menu.

We visited the restaurant because of recommendations. It was very delicious. The service was suburb. The decor was lovely. The fried noodles and hot and sour soup was outstanding. The dumplings we sampled were good too. I highly recommend going when it's not crowded.

Objectively speaking, the food was pretty good. Some were great. But there are some quintessential dim sum dishes that were just too different for us, who were craving good old Cantonese dim sum. The shrimp dishes - steamed shrimp rice roll, shrimp dumplings, shrimp & chive dumplings- wee phenomenal. Radish cake was good, a tad salty & fell apart easily, but had good flavor. Steamed spare ribs were good. Meatballs were okay. Tofu rolls were a bit tough (the tofu skin). Now the fusion part. Chicken feet tasted more like braised pig feet. We actually like the flavor but not what you’d expect for dim sum. Roast pork bun was more like a pineapple bun stuffed with roast pork filling - and the filling was pretty sweet. Steamed egg cake was nothing like the traditional. It was very buttery and really fluffy, almost like angel food cake. And the taste was more like a caramel sponge cake. Their menu was a bit more limited and not as extensive as a traditional dim sum house, though with most of the popular stuff. So I think this is great if you’re up for more of a twist on dim sum variety. If you’re looking for a more traditional dim sum restaurant as we were, this probably isn’t your best bet.

One of the best places to try Dim Sum in NY City.The location by the Union Square, easy access. The food is delicious but is always crowded. So allow waiting time, but it is worth it. Tim Ho Wan is specifically known for its variety of Dim Sum dishes

I waited one and a half hours for a table: totally worth it! They serve authentic Chinese food, and I particularly recommend the sticky rice and pork bun. Their chef special, the lava custard sesame ball is also very good.

We tried most of the dimsum and they are all good! The only thing we did not like was the special: stuffed peppers. It was not on the menu and there was just a picture. It looked like the usual stuffed green bell pepper. Well, it turns out to be green hot pepper! That was the only order that remained untouched. The price is very reasonable, though. Nice to see it in NYC.

It is a small place but the quality of the food is awesome. My friend and I had 3 orders of BBQ Pork Buns.The crispiness of the bun and sauce emanating from meat is second to none. We also had steamed Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf and Steamed Rice Roll with Minced Beef. Both were very delicious. The sticky rice is savory and you will not go wrong! The texture of the rice roll is very balanced with the beef. I bet it is the same with the bbq pork.

Not typical American style Dim Sum. 3 locations to choose from including 1 in the theater district. Tried a lot of dishes and selection was more limited than what I am used to. All very good though

Upon landing in NYC, we were brought to this HK-based dim sum eatery and, while it felt strange to be served by Caucasian servers - as it’s a Chinese eatery, the food was awesome and on par with their first store in HK. Fried noodles (went very well with the spicy chilli sauce), pan fried carrot cakes, shrimp siu mai, BBQ pork rice rolls and their signature dish - BBQ pork crusty buns and downed with hot jasmine tea. We enjoyed it very much!

This is a dim sum restaurant that only serve dim sum. I think that should be ok as it’s not located in Chinatown. The dim sum are good quality but not all dishes are served hot enough. This affect how it tastes. The prices are quite expective compared to those you get in Chinatown. That’s ok as they tried to set themselves as high class dim sum restaurant. One thing it’s really important for high class dim sum restaurant is they serve really good quality shrimp dumpling. Their shrimp dumpling is good, plump and served hot, but the size is not big (they put the 4 dumplings in a too big bamboo container). That made the dumpling looks small. If that’s they are not going to make bigger dumpling, they should use a smaller container so the whole presentation will match up. I think they should looks into these area to justify the price.

This restaurant is known for dimsum and I completely agree. I tried the siu mai, har gaw, steamed rice roll with minced beef and baked bbq pork buns. It was all good and delicious. My favorite are the baked buns and siu mai. I was seated in the bar since its lunch hour and place starts to get busy. They are famous for having a long wait so be ready for that. Try coming before lunch. I like the set up and decor. Simple and straight forward. Experience is very good so im a definite repeater.

What is a Michelin star worth? Riding on a single star from 2010 and then 2015 at other Hong Kong branches, Tin Ho Wan is expanding across the globe. It serve dim sum all day, almost a line/wait at all their locations…so must be good? I have tried 2 of their HK locations and now this one in NYC. Sorry to disappoint and to say, there are much better dim sum else, just a short subway ride away.

Went here on a weekday before crowd starts to build up. The food was great. Service was fast. The sticky rice, pork bun and french toast custard is highly recommended. They accept credit card for orders above $10.

We were told the wait would be an hour and a half - but it was a nice day and they promised to text us when the table was ready, so we went for a walk. As promised, we received the text and were promptly seated on our return. The table was comfortable and the service was fine. However, this is not a rolling cart dim sum place - everything is on the menu and you order what you want. Nothing wrong with that, but it takes away some of the fun. Anyway the food was very good - fresh and nicely prepared. Prices are totally reasonable, but the menu is somewhat limited. I think I'll go back to the Golden Unicorn next time.

We had lunch here on a weekday and the food was typical Dim Sum. The place wasn't busy so we were seated right away. The Chinese Broccoli was servered cold but they replaced it right away. Their Baked Pork Buns are the best we have ever eaten.

Very good place for having dim sum in the city, good service, great food and value. The waiting times are quite long, so it's worth joining the waiting list some hours ahead.

We enjoyed our lunch however it didn't live up to the hype for me. We paid about $45 for 2 for Dim Sum lunch and likely could have eaten more. We tried a few items but the stand outs were the baked BBQ pork buns (most unique item we had) and Har Gow. We could have had a lot more comparable food in Chinatown for the same price or less. We went during the week so the wait wasn't terrible. Service could have been better.

We went to the Hell’s kitchen outputs of this celebrated dim sum chain. They are living on their accolades. The pan fired dumplings and the two chef’s specials were out (really , 2 hours before closing ). The hot and sour soup has way to much corn starch which detracts from pretty good flavor, The overall sense of the food was “boring”. Egg rolls came with a splash of sauce for dipping, The good news was no wait and pretty quick service. Having been to 2 of the NY outposts and one of the Hong Kong sites i think I’m done- to much other good dim sum in the world! The pork buns remain excellent.

The selection is limited but it is not in Chinatown, Brooklyn 8-th Avenue, or Flushing. It has some very good dim sum dishes. The steamed egg cake (馬拉糕) tastes authentic. I am from Hong Kong and this is the only place I can find in New York tri-state area with this authentic taste (although the texture is as good as those in Hong Kong). The baked BBQ pork bun is also a must-try. The price is higher than that of similar restaurants in Chinatown.

Busy and popular place and it's easy to see why. Very good, authentic food. If you go for nothing else, get the baked BBQ pork buns - they are the best I've ever had from Hong Kong to Sydney and London.

I suspect the lines form quickly after 6 ish on most nights, caters to a younger crowd. The assortment was diverse and the food was very good and satisfying, service was helpful and pleasant. My friend and I had 4 items and a desert which was the right amount. Would like to try the Hell’s Kitchen location.

Amazing find! The braised pork ribs in black bean sauce were so delicious! Loved loved it. Recommended straight Way to family who are coming to New York next month

As the New York branch of the Michelin star winning Hong Kong dim sum joint, it is very popular and has a long wait. For 5 on a Sunday night, we had a 2 hour long wait, which was fine because we spent it perusing the Strand and Forbidden Planet around the corner. It’s filled with dim sum classics, but unless you have had a lot of dim sum, you should probably go somewhere else since you probably won’t notice the difference. If you are a dim sum pro, it is definitely high quality, but most dishes are standard. The main surprise is the BBQ pork bun, which comes baked instead of steamed, with a sugar top on it. On the plus side, it is still pretty affordable. It’s tougher to get a table, but it’s dim sum, so come with a group so you can get as much variety as possible.

Slight different preparations of tradition dim sum dishes. I especially like the baked BBQ pork buns and eggplant shrimp. Great location near the trendy broadway section of the city. Good services. The waiter told us it is a chain store from Hong Kong. Will come back to try their other dishes.

My first time at Tim Ho Wan and it was great! I had the house tea which was perfectly good for $1. I also ordered 3 different types of steamed dumplings, pork and shrimp, vegetable and shrimp and chives. All were very tasty and served nice and hot. All up was appropriately $16. Great value! I’ll be back again soon.

Fabulous Dim Sum from courtesy of Hong Kong. The Hong Kong branch may be a bit better (and has more interesting choices). But the Dim Sum here is excellent. You can't go wrong with anything. Less hectic than Chinatown (though also notoriously long lines). Get there early and enjoy.

This is the best place I’ve ever had dim sum at. We got there 10min after opening and the was already a 45minute wait for a table. I would definitely advise you get there early as by the time we left people were being told to come back in 2-3 hours. The only downside is the fact you can’t book a table.

My wife and two friends visited Tim Ho Wan on a cold and wintry day here in New York City. This was before we even knew that this place is the new outpost for a very famous Michelin star restaurant chain. We were intrigued by the long lines forming outside every day since the place opened. Our expectations were high while we looked over the menu in the foyer as we and lots of other guests waited for our turn in the dining room After roughly 45 minutes we were seated at our table which is in a fairly modern and minimalist room with some partitions and a view of the preparation station. We decided to try many of the items on the menu to get a good feel for the food overall. When all was said and done, we were pretty unanimous that the food is just OK and certainly not worth recommending to anyone who knows anything about great dim sum. The staff was friendly but could not make up for the disappointing food. Granted this was just one visit but we know many other places within walking distance or a short subway ride that are tried and true and perhaps even less expensive. We'll let others stand on line for this one in the future.

Fabulous Dim Sum. Recently featured on Rachael Ray Show . Second location located at 610 9th Avenue, just opened. Must go!!!

tried this resto in Manila, Philippines and i loved it! This USA Manhattan dimsum location delivered quite as well. When in a big group, go early or later part of the night. It is better to go as a group of at least 3-4 so you can try more dishes. Pork buns were sooo tasty and pork was really tender. All the bean curd was flavorful. The service was fast.

My friends and I got really intrigued by this new dimsum place in the city which was supposed to be really good. We went early having heard that lines get crazy; luckily enough we got in after 10mins after we were told wait time was 1.5hrs. Service was excellent. The bun was my favorite but the dimsum wasn't life changing. It was good but there are better dimsum places in New York. Only other good thing is they're not expensive at all.

Ok. So I ordered a couple shrimp type dumplings and those were very tasty, if not blindingly temperature hot. However my meal ended with their BBQ pork buns and life was changed. These are unlike any other buns I have had in the past. They aren't straight steamed and I believe are lightly fried...but when I say lightly I mean you can hardly tell. They sweeten them on the top and the combo is unreal. They are very filling so have a buddy or partner go with you if you also want to try other stuff.

Wow! If you love Dim Sum you'll love this place. My concern was that it would be diluted to mediocrity. It's not. We tried everything. Steamed dumpling, rice rolls, rice dishes, cinnamon buns and chicken feet! Could eat this stuff forever. Delicious, friendly and efficient. The worst thing about this place is that it's an aeroplane ride from home...

We had several dishes and enjoyed them all! They take the dishes and make them their own, so don’t expect the dish to taste the same as you are accustomed. Not to far off but definitely different, they take the tastes over the top. We tried dishes we normally get for dim sum. Would definitely go back!

To my opinion, most of the dim sum tasted average. But that crispy pork bun tho! Sooo good! I would only wait in line to eat that

Such a great place to enjoy cheap and tasty dim sum. I love eating Chinese food especially with a twist. The good quality of food makes your visit more enjoyable!

It's awesome! If you don't go at the peak time, you don't have to wait at all. The food is perfect! I ate there everyday during my stay. Seriously recommend. Every dish is good. Will eat there everyday again when I return.

Good Dim Sum. Limited menu considering past accolades. Dishes well done and good service. Nothing mind blowing about this place but nice neighborhood vibe in east village.

After reading mixed reviews, I was not sure if I wanted to make it a "must-do" on our short NYC trip... We played by ear and decided last minute to give it a try - it was a rainy day, so maybe the line wouldn't be so bad for lunch. It was a 10 min. wait to get on the list, and then 30 min. to get the text our table was ready. Reasonable overall in my book, since the wait (from what I read) would normally be over an hour?! Had to try to BBQ buns, of course - didn't disappoint - the bread was crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside - delicious & buttery! The rest were up to par - my big thing with dim-sum is it should not be too greasy or salty - everything we ordered was just right in those departments and seasoned right (chicken feet, congee, leaf-wrapped chicken/rice, chives/shrimp dumplings, rice rolls). I am not giving it a 5-star because it was not a "WOW!" experience. But, I'd say it was good enough; I'm glad we tried it. The service we received was also pretty good - no complaints.

The BBQ pork buns are out of this world - truly one of a kind delicious. Everything else is great too. Quick service, interior isn't fancy, but so worth a trip.

Many already know that this may be the best stop for dumplings in the States. Compares favorably with Hong Kong and Taipie.( Din Tai Fung ) Baked pork buns are terrific Only their Shanghai soup dumplins miss the mark. lONG WAIT.

Very good food and good and fast service. If you love Dim Sum food this is the place to have it. Great quality and excellent prices. Waiting line can be managed by registering at the restaurant and they will call you when is your time. In Hong Kong they have a Michelin Star. We don't think this one is Michelin material yet. It is a good choice. Pork buns a must.

This is a East Village version of a well known Hong Kong dim sum restaurant The menu is filled with dim sum choices: BBQ pork buns, shrimp dumplings, veggie dumplings, sticky rice, spicy noodles dishes, etc. Guests write down their selections on a preprinted menu and hand to the server. Drinks are limited: beer and wine. This is mid range place. spend amount $50 to $70 per person. The downside. This place is widely popular like the ramen place, Ippudo, down the street. Try to go at off peak hours or chances are there will be a line. (The NYU dorms are nearby so Asian students eat here often.)

This no-reservations dim-summery supposedly attracts crowds willing to wait hours for their well-regarded little dishes. It's indeed more refined than average, but it's also ultra-noisy, the better to make it impossible to enjoy conversation with the size party that makes a dim sum feast a fun outing. Offerings on the order cards aren't a perfect match with what's on the menu, so that creates a bit of room for error. Should probably be considered a neighborhood gem, one you might be able to pop into at times when few people are eating.

This dim sum New York outpost of a popular Hong Kong restaurant has some excellent menu items. All of the dumplings are delicious. However, unfortunately, the menu and dumplings are very limited. Given its popularity, you should expect a wait to get a table. We arrived at 4:30 on a Friday afternoon with a party of five and had to wait over an hour.

I came because it is Michelin star rated dim sum. I think that sets the expectation too high. It is good, but I've had better. I'm glad we came 30 minutes before opening to get in line (because the day before we saw a line that wrapped around the restaurant). I saw the line at the Hong Kong branch and didn't want to wait, so, I'm happy I got to try the food in NYC.

Went here on a rainy Sunday for our typical dim sum fix while visiting NYC. We usually go to Golden Unicorn, but tried this place based on reviews and the Michelin star thing. The place opens at 10 on Sunday, which is about when we arrived. We waited in line to give them our names, and were texted back about 90 minutes later, after which we came back to the restaurant and waited another ten minutes or so, at which time the three of us we seated at a table meant for, approximately, half a person. Oddly enough, though, it worked out fine. I imagine that this is a typical experience, so be prepared, unless you want to camp out like you're buying tickets to a Stones concert. As for the food, the dim sum menu is fairly comprehensive, and everything is made to order and brought to your table when it's ready...it's not a push cart/point-and-cross-your-fingers kind of place. The dim sum for the most part, while very good, was not of a level to set it apart. Except for the BBQ Pork Buns, which were ridiculously good. The pork was not encased in the typical gummy dough that is typical of most dim sum places that I've been to (and which I don't necessarily mind, by the way). here, it was more of a flaky, slightly sweet pastry dough. Just delicious. The fried sesame paste balls with green tea in them were also a stand out. Prices are very reasonable. Service is good, not great. The place is small, but clean and nicely decorated. If you can deal with the wait, and you're a dim sum fan, check it out.

As delicious as we remembered in the HK location! We went to HK a few months ago and tried the BBQ Pork buns there - a love at first sight. Now, we visited the Brooklyn location and the buns were as perfect as in HK. The rest of the food was delicious too! We will be back.

Was taken here by my girlfriend who is from Hong Kong, all I can say is it soooo good. The pork buns were just delicious, great combination of savory pork and a crisp sweet bun. The pan fried noodles, shrimp dumplings, and the sticky rice wrapped in leaves was just unbelievable. I highly recommend this place.

After reading the hype, I was looking forward to some high quality dim sum. Sadly, disappointed. I've eaten dim sum in Hong Kong over many decades as well as in Manhattan's Chinatown and in Flushing. Expecting a long line on Sunday morning over the Chinese New Year, we arrived an hour early before their 10 am opening to find a long line already that grew significantly while we moved ahead. When we reached the door met a very personable and unflappable young woman (Kristin?) checking everyone in. Very impressed by how she handled the crowd and the process though disappointed when she said we would be receiving a text in about two and a half hours that a table for two would be ready! Returned about two hours later and happily she was able to find a quiet table for us. It was immediately apparent that table turnover was slow since there were large groups who lingered long after they had finished their food who were totally oblivious to the long waits that folks had to endure. Now, on to the food. Tim Ho Wan's signature buns were quite good as were the haw gow. The big disappointment was the cheung fen that arrived cold. Beef balls were very hot and steamy but lacked flavor. None of the other dishes was noteworthy. The young waitress who said she had been working only two days was nonetheless excellent. Will probably go back at some point, but never will put ourselves through a three plus hour wait for dim sum since there are other options in NYC Music also too loud.

Having gone to the original Tim Ho Wan in Mongkok, Hong Kong we were excited to hear that Tim Ho Wan had come to NYC and could not wait to try it out. Although passable, Tim Ho Wan in NYC was a little disappointing in many ways. The famous BBQ pork buns were not hot and fresh from the oven. The dimsum was quick to arrive, but the portions were small and a little salty. The dimsum selection was limited and narrowed down to what most Americans would eat (sorry - no chicken feet). There were a couple of dessert that are unique to the NYC store that are worth a try. The decor is definitely more upscale than the Tim Ho Wan in Hong Kong, with a more technologically sophisticated way of taking a number and waiting around for a table. In HK, you are expected to be quick with your meal to make way for other diners; the nice thing about the NYC Tim Ho Wan is that nobody hurries you and you can enjoy your dining experience.

After just returning from Hong Kong we were craving Pork Buns and Dumplings. It as good as Tim Ho Wan in Hong Kong just more expensive if you excluded airfare. We had an excellent meal well worth the 20 minute wait for a table. They also did not rush us through meal. The service was good.

Visited this place after it was recommended to me as being the cheapest Michelin star restaurant. Oh boy was I glad we went. There was a queue upon arrival but the lady took our name and we decided to go for drinks elsewhere to kill time. When we returned our table was assigned to us very quickly. The food was extremely tasty. The dim sung with prawn and spring onion was my favourite but the braised chicken feet are a must try :) in the end we filled our tummies for just 57 bucks including a glass of wine for two. Great place, tasty food.

I can see why there is often a big line at this resto. The food was delish! Went to this place twice in a row. Didn’t mind eating at a bar for such taste and quality. Thank you.

A must! How amazing is it that a place that everybody in the city, from food lovers to food critics tells you to visit exceeds your expectations. The wait can be long but at least you receive a text message five minutes before you're table is ready so you don't have to wait in a cramped hallway. Not much to add, just go and be in awe.

Visited this place due to some blogger talking about it on the youtube as a cheap michelin star restaurant. I didnt find any reference about the michelin star though, but the place was packed. They did not have pork buns, so It was a shame. Other items were good. I cant say this was the best I have had, but definitely no regrets. If you want value for money - take sticky rice. We took 4 random dim sums + noodles + sticky rice and shared between 2 people. It was too much food, so perhaps it makes sense to order a little bit less.

So happy we finally got to eat here. Great hot dim sum! Wait staff excellent. Small dim sum menu BUT all the great ones I like: Steamed rice roll with shrimp & chives, Baked BBQ pork buns, Har Gow, Siu Mai, and Steamed shrimp and chive dumplings. We will return!

I ate at Tim Ho Wan in Bangkok twice before and was super excited to know that they have branch in NYC also. We ordered a few items and of course the fried pork buns which was the BEST as always. Staff was nice and friendly. Will be back again for sure.

Nice comfy seating. Not as cramped as other dim sum restaurants. I didn't quite like ordering off the menu but understand the lack of space for carts in NYC. The food came pretty fast and tasted good. Not exceptional though. The Kogi Berry dessert we tried was pretty bland, could have been sweeter.

This restaurant offers the incredible combination of excellent tasty food and cheap prices ! All the dishes are priced 5-7$!! We came for dinner, shared 4 dishes and tea and it was more than enough for 30$! Can’t bit that! Will defenetly return!

Tried based on good reviews. Probably the worst dim sum I’ve ever had in NYC. Beef balls were gelatinous mystery meat. Tried the chicken feet - not much there but the sauce was delicious. Egg “custard” was brown and tasted like a Twinkie with no filling. I could go on.... overpriced and overhyped. Don’t Go!

One year later, Tim Ho Wan's New York shop continues its downward spiral. Other than the Baked Barbecued Pork bun maintaining its standard, other dim sums are much reduced in sizes and because they did not re-adjust the cooking time, the dim sums were over-steamed. Seating is more crowded and it was unacceptable to put three people in a two-people table when you are charging $5 per dim sum basket. The only improvement is the app/text-based message system that allows you to walk around the neighborhood while waiting for tables. The wait is still an hour for party above two people, but I no longer think it is worthy.

So we just had to try this... heard so much but never had the experience. Walked up and the wait is 2-2.5hrs on a Saturday afternoon. What? my 9 yr old would whine to my death. Luckily, the standing bar was no wait. So, zero wait time for us. The food, OMG! I would say best dim sum I have had in America. seriously! Small menu, they don't have everything, but they have the essentials. Congee was so-so, skip this next time. Sticky rice in lotus leaf and pan fired turnip cake, was good, but other places can compete. Har Gow, shrimp/chive dumplings were OMG so good. perfect skins, and superb fillings. These I can eat all day. I added the baked pork buns last minute, and they were superb. My son had fried spring rolls, it has shrimp and egg white, sounds odd but perfectly done. He also had the simple fired noodle. We had to add some soy for him (he is American born afterall...) But I felt it was perfect. Not too heavy, not too light, some crispy, mostly soft, wht a great take on the hong kong classic soya noodle. The osmanthus jelly dessert was really good too. Price was not high. Definitely lives up to its hype. Going for chicken feet and steamed ribs next time and the cheong fun is fresh made.

The menu seems a bit limited. The selections all seem like the Dim Sum you’ve had before. But listen carefully— this is not the Dim Sum you’ve had before. I’ve been eating Chinese food for a half-century now, and believe me, I’ve eaten more than my fair share of roast pork buns. These are absolutely, 100%, no question about it, THE BEST ROAST PORK BUNS I HAVE EVER TASTED. Period. End of discussion. The chicken dumplings with ginger may well have been the best dumplings I’ve ever had, too. And the shrimp and eggplant was way better than most. We only stopped in for a snack, and I exhibited better self-control than usual, so I can’t comment on the other dishes. But everything else that went to other tables looked pretty darned tasty—noodles especially—so I’m already looking forward to returning for a full meal. Oh, and by the way, did I mention the roast pork buns?

Was excited to stumble upon their new location (with no line) on a Friday afternoon. For the record, I've been eating dim sum since forever. My friend and I tried 3 dishes: Shrimp rice noodles = overall bad, the skin fell apart just trying to pick it up with my chopsticks - it was like mush (same happened to my friend so i wouldn't blame my chopstick skills). Also on the menu it lists chives, but there were none present. Shrimp dumplings = skin of dumpling was also too sticky, broke easily. My shrimp ball also fell out while trying to eat it. Pork buns = decent. I was expecting next level dim sum based on the rave, but did not get that. My suggestion: try it once and move on. P.S. We overheard another pair of diners complain that their food was falling apart as well. Good to know it wasn't just us. Management did offer to make us another set of dishes, but we were over it at that point.

New York shoot of a Hong Kong chain dedicated to dim sum for the "hipster set". We tried it recently as we are always looking for good dim sum places. Pros: Dishes mostly very good. The sticky rice was tasty and more full of meat than most other dim sum places. Pork rolls were crispy though a bit greasy. Chicken feet were excellent and done differently than any other dim sum place in the city. Polite staff. Cons: A real "Amazon" at the front door. A staff member who kept touching empty piled up dishes without gloves. Real loud "gym type" music blaring. Young and faux-hip clientele. Expensive dishes. A less than clean washroom. Food was good therefore the rating but I suppose I am old fashioned. Dim sum is a different experience for me. With families around big tables, dim sum carts wheeled around by cart ladies showing the dishes, etc. I don't think I'll go back.

This little restaurant was a good choice for a busy Saturday since there was no need for reservation or wait. Food is cantonese, Hong Kong style. Nothing fancy, the place is casual, almost like a fast food business. They do have some authentic dishes like the sticky rice wrapped with lotus leaves (like a chinese tamale). It was reassuring that the cook was a mature oriental lady and not a college kid doing part time work!

In my opinion, the gold standard for dim sum is in Hong Kong. Then the next best is on the west coast (Richmond, BC, Canada > San Francisco, CA > Seattle, WA). This restaurant is supposed to be one of the best in NYC, yet it was unexpectantly average. I've heard about the long waits (up to four hours!) -- would highly recommend going on a weekday. Our party of two waited less than five minutes on a Tuesday night after 7pm. Important to note they don't take reservations and they only seat you after your entire party arrives. We ordered nine dishes -- standard stuff, har gow, siu mai, etc. All were good, but nothing special. The average price was $5 per dish! On the plus side, our servers were really nice and attentive. With so many interesting and delicious types of food to eat in NYC, I'd skip this place. I'm Chinese and the best Chinese food I've had in NY are the hand-pulled noodles in Flushing -- that I'd recommend!

Great little restaurant with lovely dim sum and tick box style ordering. After a short wait we were shown to a booth for 4 as a chinese family vacated it, a quick study of the picture menu and completion of the tick box order form resulted in fragrant steamers of dim sum appearing within 10.00 minutes our waiter tried the traditional upsell but didn't push too hard. On the whole an enjoyable and satisfying lunch for 4 @ $20 a head.

In my view, the dim sum was made well. I like many items. However, to call it as Dim Sum, the place is shy of variety. Usually, the Dim Sum restaurant will push out 50 to 100 different kinds dish. In Tim Ho Wan, it only has about 20 different kinds dim sum. So from that point, it is not real Dim Sum store. And waiting for 3 to 4 hours is way way too long.

Went with a group of friends. Restaurant opens at 10am in Sundays. Got there early 9:45 to avoid long lines. We were the fifth in line. We were told by the staff we won’t be seated till entire party arrived and we couldn’t add anyone after we were seated. They adhere to their “rules” strictly. So if you want to enjoy dim sum the way this meal is meant to be savored then this is NOT your restaurant. They expect their guests to be out in an hour, 1.5 hrs max. We were told in a rather unfriendly manner we’ve overstayed our shift and there were other people waiting in line. Their dim sum selection is limited. No carts here, you have to order from a menu. What they do have is well made. The wraps of the dumpling were thin and delicate. Excellent dim sum reminiscent of what I’ve had in HK. But the food does not offset the too hurried pace of dinning here and the sour waitresses. Will not be back.

After reading the review in the Village voice on a newly opened restaurant listed as the lowest priced restaurant with a Michelin Star, we decided to go on a snowy day. The weather was a good choice since I found out this restaurant has long lines on most days. We had no wait. The menu is limited and printed on your mat but the food is quite good. I am sure they will succeed.

Not only one of my favorite dim sum restaurants, but one of my favorite New York restaurants. Clean, sleek, cool young staff. This is popular with both Asians and Westerners. Be prepared for long waits at key times Pick and write your order (no carts here). The dumplings were great as was the sticky rice. This is a favorite for me!

While shopping in Union square area, I yelped for a lunch around and came across Tim Ho Wan. I had to wait more than an hour and now I simply don't understand why. The food is better in most chinese spot in chinatown and you don't stand in a never ending line. Only if you're around and not very hungry...

We always wondered why theres always a long line so we decided to come at 11 am on a weekend. They opened at 10 and when we got there line was long. We checked in and they told us that they will text us when the table was ready they told us it might take 45 min but we were called in about 15 minutes. The dim sum was delicious everyone that we tasted. They were like $5-6 per plate and as you know dimsum were little servings. We paid $50 plus dollars for 2 people. I think its a little over priced. Will i go back? Probably not for the price but i did enjoy the food.

After waiting a year for the lines to die down, we finally had a Sunday birthday lunch at Tim Ho Wan. Living 3 blocks away, we were happy to find we could leave name and get a text update when table was ready. The timing was perfect- left name at 10:30am with warning that wait was 1.5 to 2 hours, at noon a text announced a 45 minute wait, but seconds later another said our table for 4 was ready. The adorable staff was attentive and friendly, the atmosphere was pleasant, and closer on a cold winter's day than Chinatown. The food was just ordinary, very limited selection dim sum (none of the rice noodle dishes were available) and while we enjoyed the meal, there was nothing unusual, or spectacularly flavorful about anything, and we sampled it all. $1 charge for single serving pot of tea was silly, but otherwise pricing was fair. Service was fast- we filled out our own order form. The idea that this is a "dim sum specialist" with gourmet offerings is overblown. If you are in the neighborhood and have a place to wait for a text, it is fine. Otherwise, go for the real stuff further downtown.

For having a Michelin star, I felt that Tim Ho Wan was a huge letdown. The restaurant is usually incredibly crowded, with lines going out the door and a wait time usually around an hour. I went for a really early dinner to avoid this. I tried their famed pork buns in addition to a few other dishes. For their price point, it is very easy to find another dim sum restaurant elsewhere that serves a larger quantity. Their menu is one of the least versatile dim sum menus I have ever seen, and the restaurant is gentrified. I was a bit upset by the lack of dim sum carts - I felt it really took away from my experience. As for their esteemed pork buns, the pork itself was fantastic, but the sweet crust on top of the bun paired with the tangy, sweet pork upset my stomach. I would have preferred a plain bun so that it could contrast with the pork. All in all, the local dim sum restaurants in my small hometown have a wider range of food than what I saw today, and I am disappointed with my dining experience.

We were in the neighborhood and we've been wanting to try Tim Ho Wan. We've tried coming in previously but their lines were always too long for us. We walked in around 3PM and were told the wait would be about 5 to 10 minutes so we gave it a shot. This gave me enough time to go to the bathroom and wash my hands. We were seated about 10 minutes after coming in. The table was set with 2 paper placeholders, with a plate, chopsticks, the menu card and a pencil. One of the waiters came to take our drink order and we got 1 tea and 2 glasses of water. Tea costs $1 per person here which isn't unusual. The way you order is you write how many of each dish you want from the menu card. We ordered 1 plate of fried noodles, 1 dish of spare ribs, 1 special dumpling, 1 veggie dumpling, 1 rice roll with scallions, 1 rice roll with beef, 1 sticky rice in the lotus leaf and 1 egg custard. It was very heavy and filling for me and my girlfriend and it was OK at first but the grease and heaviness made us super tired and sleepy afterwards. You'll notice their prices are probably twice what you would pay vs a place in Brooklyn or Flushing with less acclaim but of similar taste and quality. I think I would rather go to my neighborhood places in Sheepshead Bay, eat the same food and save some money in the process. We've never been to Tim Ho Wan in Hong Kong but have been to many other similarly well-regarded places there. Overall, I think the presentation and taste of dim sum generally was much better in Hong Kong. It wasn't as good here. Perhaps something got lost in translation.

Arrived just before 11 a.m. and we were seated within. 15 minutes. I think we ordered about a third of the menu and everything was wonderful. Service was lovely and the jasmine tea a delightful counterpoint. A delicious and positive experience! I would recommend highly. The 3 of us ate three plates of pork buns along with everything else. Casual, easy, delicious, fun and very good value.

The interior was clean and seating comfortable. The food was fresh and hot, decently made, but not spectacular. I expected more from the Tim Ho Wan name. This is also a more modernized dimsum experience for me. There were no push carts of food ready for you to pick from. You select from a menu and then your server brings it.

We just walked by this place and it looked legit. And it was! Nothing too fancy about it, but all you need and super tasty plus great service as well. We especially liked the Siu Mai, panfried chicken dumplins w/ ginger, steamed rice roll w/ bbq pork but our FAVE that we ordered more of was the steamed veggie dumplings they were OTT! Go!

Tim Ho Wan is a newcomer to New York City, having branched here across the oceans and seas, gulfs, bays, coves, etc… from Hong Kong. Located in the downtown East Village area, it is surrounded by dozens of longtime great food establishments and also some new ones (as restaurants have a very high rate of failure and turnover there due to the stiff competition and high culinary demands …) They held a “soft” opening for several weeks over the winter, so we went to try them out twice, and on both occasions, we were faced with huge lines of hungry eaters eager to try out this place stretching outside the doors !! And no reservations. We left, both times… So we went back once the restaurant opened formally, and this time, they were also taking reservations and generally operating regularly, with no waiting lines… could the excitement have died away? The restaurant has a nice, clean and well decorated interior space, with an open kitchen and service counter area cum waiting/take-out as you enter.. and plenty of tables in two rooms. The menu is somewhat limited, though, and their specialty is dim sum ~ delicious steamed or deep fried dumplings. This is normally a breakfast food in China, but anything goes elsewhere, right? But they also offer a selection of steamed rice, steamed rice rolls, and some desserts. One orders from a paper menu, and everything was priced at under $5.50. Real good value, compared to other restaurants in the area, though this is somewhat higher than the same dim sum in Chinatown, which arguably is more authentic. But this price tag can easily add up as one can over-order without realizing it, so it’s a good idea to check with the servers... We were judicious and stopped at 6 items and a carafe of wine ($20) So: overall a great experience, and great value at $28/head including the wine and tax, plus tips, or $17/head without the wine, for a reasonably filling meal. We’ll be back again sometime, for sure.

We came on a rainy Saturday night. Street parking was easy around the restaurant. We were seated immediately, but the restaurant was full and after us, people had to wait for a table. There was a large space with tables and some booth seating. We ordered 12-13 dim sum plates among the three of us, which was a tad too much food. Most options were delicious but the standouts were definitely the generous portion of chicken sticky rice, the rice noodles with any of the three fillings, the tofu skins with shrimp and meat stuffing, the pork buns, and the fried eggplant with shrimp. We also had some crisp beer, which was kind of pricey. All in all this was a tasty meal, at a good price. Don't over do it when ordering and it can be a cheap meal as well.

Excellent and varied dim sum. Nothing else on the menu. Clean, friendly service and fairly priced. Get the baked pork buns...best ever.

Great for quick dim sum place. staff are nice and friendly. tea was hot and always filled. restaurant is very clean and smells clean

This dim sum restaurant is a hidden gem. Their Roasted Pork Buns are a taste sensation - perfectly sweet buns enveloping succulent, flavorful pork. The Shrimp Har Gow is a delicate delight, with plump shrimp encased in thin, translucent wrappers. The Siu Mai is a savory treat, a blend of pork and shrimp with expert seasoning. The flavors here are impeccable, and each dish is a testament to culinary perfection. The friendly staff and cozy ambiance make dining here an absolute joy. If you're a dim sum enthusiast, this place is a must-visit; if you're not, it might just convert you.

We went to this restaurant and had a nice meal. The food was slightly above average but no the best. At the end of paying my bill and walking out, a young waiter came up to me an said excuse me but where is my Tip??? I said to him that i don't have to give him a tip- at which point he tried to convince me that it is the law. At which point i had pitty for the waiter and gave him 2 dollars. When waiting outside for a Taxi the young waiter had the cheek to come up to me an give my 2 dollars back. How rude! At all costs avoid this place as their staff do not have manners,

This is a great place for people to experience Dim Sum style dining. The service was fast and easy to order. However, they had a lot of plates that might scare off people who are not very open to trying new foods. I wouldn’t recommend this place to those who are vegan or gluten free. Few vegetarian options but the ones offered were pretty good. Overall, I recommend trying this place out if you’re in the area!

No reservations. Casual atmosphere. We walked in late on a saturday and had some amazing dim sum. We'd definitely go there again!

I love great dim sum (although it is hard to find great dim sum) and this past weekend I was in NYC looking for a quick diner and walked past this really busy and obviously popular dim sum restaurant. I figured the crowds must be an indicator of great food, Not so much, the big crowds in my opinion indicate that many people have never had really great dim sum. The menu here is quite limited and the 3 dishes I had, pan-fried turnip cake (very good), steamed bean curd stuffed with shrimp, meat and vegetables (ok) and steamed dumplings with shrimp and chives (mediocre) were nowhere near the best dim sum I have had in NY, London, SF or Vancouver.

I like the baked BBQ pork buns & steamed bean curd filled with meat & vegetable. The buns are their signature dish & the bean curd one is pretty unique & tasty. I think they use cabbage as one of the filling ingredients so it's crispy inside and sweet. I also like the bean curd wrapper they used. They do use better quality ingredients than those dim sum places in Chinatown & Flushing but the prices are higher (around $5 each) and the portions are not big. The service was great. The staffs greet & treat people nice & friendly. Just the wait is a little bit ridiculous. I'll try to go on a weekday if I am going again.

I went twice on my last trip to NYC. Located very close to SOHO, easy to walk to from NYU, Washington Square, Chinatown. I had made the mistake the first time on a sunday after attending the US Mens Open Finals in Flushing Meadows. leaving the MEns finals took me over 90 minutes to get to Tim Ho Wan. by the time i arrvied, it was well before closing time, they refused to serve me, even tho it was 25 minutes before closing. Disappointed, I went back to my hotel and came back the next night. I have been to Tim Ho Wan in Hong Kong, the original one, this Tim Ho Wan, reminds me of it, slight differences though. The dumplings were good, the rice bowls were good, the congee however was lacklustre. the congee was luke warm at best. The rice rolls were quite good too. My favorite is the Pineapple top bbq pork buns. thats a must try. The price is quite affordable for dim sum, if you are from Vancouver, high end dim sum in Vancouver still more especially if you are used to Dynasty or Mott32. dont expect alot of service coming here, expect to wait in line. but the restaurant is very clean.

Was really looking forward to eating at Tim Ho Wan but was left feeling very disappointed with most of the experience. Positives :- - line up/queue/waiting for a table was dealt with very efficiently and pleasantly - the sticky rice in a lotus leaf was delicious Negatives :- - the service as a whole was not what you expect in New York - we had to ask 3 times before we received water, incorrect dishes were delivered to our table more than once, dishes were missed off the order and our bill was delivered to us for payment twice - one member of our dining party does not eat shellfish and the menu was very limited for them as lots of dishes (including all the dumplings) contain shrimp We were in New York for 2 weeks and ate out at least twice every day - this was our worst dining experience in terms of both food and service - very disappointing especially considering the hype!

We like this dim sum place, we have been coming here for the past 4 years. It seems they have currently problems with the kitchen, the menu tends to be incomplete, even at the opening items are missing ( vegetable spring rolls). The staff is very friendly, trying to make up for any shortcomings. I hope they will recover fast, and bring back the quality we have been used to.

We all know Kermit had issues being green, so it can't be easy being the world's cheapest Michelin-star restaurant. In a move that shocked the culinary world, the original one in Hong Kong earned that enviable distinction in 2009, and three others received the same recognition in 2015. A year later, Tim Ho Wan has come stateside, specifically to the East Village on the corner of 10th Street and 4th Avenue, and I felt a gnawing need to try it on my recent trip to NYC with my partner even though we have been watching our nutritional intake of late. Ah but the lure of Michelin-quality dim sum was too overwhelming, especially after reading a New Yorker article on how the purveyors have raised it to an art form. High praise indeed but did it live up to the hype? Fortunately, my partner and I didn't have far to go to get there since we were staying in SoHo and casually strolled up Lafayette Street only to find a line had already formed 45 minutes before opening at 11AM. When the door opened, we barely missed being in the first round and waited another 45 minutes for the next table to free up. Total elapsed time was ninety minutes, which apparently was not bad compared to a Saturday night when the line purportedly could go on for blocks. When we finally sat down at our table, it turned out that the entire menu was on the placemat. We knew the one must-eat item was the $4.95 trio of Baked Buns with BBQ Pork. They were worth the wait with a flaky, almost croissant-like covering, which was nothing like the near-raw dough you encounter at lower grade dim sum spots. The filling was richly savory without being too saucy. From that indulgence, we ordered off the Steamed section. First up were the $4.50 Steamed Dumplings in Chiu Chow Style. They came in a translucent skin with a hodgepodge of flavors inside including minced pork, chopped dried shrimp, chopped walnuts, cilantro, and ginger. Not my favorite but hearty and authentic-tasting. Then came the $4.50 Steamed Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow), which provided a comparatively clean, satisfying taste in my palate. We had two orders of the $4.50 Steamed Pork Dumplings with Shrimp (Siu Mai) simply because we knew we loved those. They didn't disappoint, they simply didn't transcend. The savory portion of the meal ended with the $5.25 Steamed Rice Roll Stuffed with Shrimp and Chinese Chives, a personal favorite probably because the shrimp were left whole, the soy sauce was liberally applied, and the portion was more substantial. By the way, the sambal was memorably fresh. Use it liberally. At this juncture, something refreshing was needed, so I ordered the $4.25 Sweet Osmanthus with Goji Berries, frankly an exotic finger jell-o with an apricot-like flavor. It was the right way to end the meal.

The lines are long but its good to avoid lunch crowd and go at 2.00pm.Or stand by the counter and order your food.Dim sum variations are very good : sweet pork baked buns, steam veggies dumpling, shrimp chives dumplings, steam chicken with rice was sold out on one occasion. Lotus wrap sticky rice is great as well.Most are steam and some fried dim sum as well. Great Food, Now that the prices of dim sum went up a bit. but they forgot to take care of the restroom!!!!!!!!!!!! You may be making food the whole day and Please MAKE SURE TO SEND A STAFF TO CLEAN THE BATHROOM!! and a nice figs scent candle of some sort, NO CHEAP FRESHENER!!!!

Stopped here after a very long day for dinner. It was our first time trying Dim Sum and were pleased. We tried 6 different plates, very much enjoyed 5 of them but the stand out was the BBQ Pork Buns, I could've eaten 3 orders of them. All in all it was a very reasonably priced dinner with good food.

4 out of 6 of us had been to the original in Hong Kong. It was amazing. We brought 2 friends with us to NY to try. While it was nice to have American rules, like ordering as much and as often as you would like and the ability to ask questions and suggestions- it just wasn’t as good as our first experience. Glad we went, everyone should try a pork bun- and according to our friends the chicken feet!

Don’t be put off by the wait... just put your name in and go for a stroll or a beer then have the best dim sum in New York!

Restaurant opens at 10AM (Sat) w/50 people in line for opening (we were #10). You are promptly seated and offered the menu to place an order. You also have a helpful place mat w/ photos to guide the novice. Your attentive server almost immediately returns with the first of your selections. The pork buns ( which I usually avoid because they are big and mostly dough with a little filling) are delicious. These small pork buns are baked (not steamed) w/ a generous filling and are made of a blended biscuit/ dough. Everything ordered was delicious. Sadly no tripe on the menu, although most won't mourn its omission. Terrific/fresh DimSum. If you enjoy Dim Sum get there early. I believe they utilize the pocket buzzers so the late arrivals don't have to wait in line.

The food cold not hot enough. 3 waitress no training how to serve customers. Dim sum just fair not really good. Very disappointed for this place. Don’t even think to go back anymore. There’s one dim sum place in Boston whole lot better.

Never in my life have I waited over two hours for a table anywhere. I’m certainly glad I did, the food was amazing, with equally amazingly low prices. If you get a chance, definitely check it out!

I was so eager to have diner there as I have been told how tasty the dim sum were... Unfortunately, when I tried them, I was soooo disappointed. THe dished were not exceptional, just average for a restaurant I would say. This is a restaurant for tourists and non-chinese people (despite there are Chinese guests). It might have been good at the beginning but the level was not maintained. The bbq buns are good. The rest of our order: steamed rice rolls with pork or shrimp, vegetables dumplings, shrimp and chives dumplings, siou mai, it was just ok. The dishes and even the sauce are bland. You’d better go to a real dim sum parlor in Chinatown: better taste and less expensive.

Let's start with what is right....just about everything. Seriously, all of the food is very good or better. Sometimes with dim sum, there can be subtle differences between the recipes that restaurants will use and each person might prefer certain dishes at one place over another. On the whole, there was nothing I thought was sub par or even 'meh' at Tim Ho Wan. The 2 dishes that I thought really stood out were the BBQ Pork Buns (and I say that as someone who on the whole doesn't even love them at every other place I have had them for the past 40 years) -- Tim Ho Wan prepares them slightly differently (thanks to the dough they use) -- they are mind blowing. MIND BLOWING!!! The 2nd dish they prepare differently than I have ever seen, is they take the traditional Custard Cup and serve it in the middle of French Toast ... almost creating like a French Toast Sandwich with Custard in the middle ... again, mind blowing. All of the dumplings were very good -- I thought their Shumai were better than most. The service was excellent, very friendly, and always looking to refill your glass, bring more tea, etc. On the whole, it was a very enjoyable and comfortable meal. The pricing for what you get (especially when considering that you are in the middle of Manhattan) is dirt cheap .. so certainly no complaints there. The only issue that is fair to talk about is the wait to get in. In no way is this the restaurants fault -- simply a matter of the quality of the food, the price to eat there, and the newness (to some extent) of the restaurant in NYC. That being said, there are a litany of other very good dim sum restaurants a short distance away in Chinatown. Despite how good the food was, I would never wait 2-3 hours for a table here when I could get largely comparable food elsewhere. BUT, if you can get a table as a walk in or with a wait of an hour or less I would definitely encourage everyone to try it.

Tim Ho Wan has become a very popular brand for foreign tourists and its expansion in New York City is unsurprising. As a native Hong Kong and previous patrons on the HK's store, my expectation is "I don't expect it to be like Hong Kong but given the higher price, I expect something above average compared to Chinatown and Flushing." Compared to Hong Kong, the NYC store actually has a much nicer decor and more modern touches. The service was also a bit better. You don't need to share tables, but price wise, it is higher, and while some dim sums like Dumpling chiu chow style is cheaper in Hong Kong, all the dim sums are marked the same price - $4-5USD. I order most of the popular dishes except the rice bowl. Good: Har Gow/Steamed Shrimp Dumpling - still very good; Steamed rice roll; Steamed Beef Meatball; and Baked BBQ Pork Bun, which is the highlight of Tim Ho Wan. Average: Congee - really got use more meat; Deep fried dumpling filled with pork and shrimp; dessert Bad: Siu Mai/steamed pork dumpling with shrimp - they were too sweet. I think they add too much sugar. Pan fried Turnip cake - while I appreciate that they use fresh turnip, instead of powder, the turnip here tastes bitter. My conclusion is that it is a nice fancy dim sum place in East Village but I will not waste more than thirty minutes waiting in queue for expensive and somehow average dim sum.

This place is FANTASTIC! The food and service are second to none. The Barbecue Bao buns are a must try for anyone dining in the city. We were absolutely blown away.

My favourite dim sum place in the world is Tim Ho Wan in Hong Kong so I was very excited when in New York to find out a branch has been opened in NYC! While the dim sum is great it is definitely not as good as the original Hong Kong Tim Ho Wan. However everything we ordered was really great (but maybe a little on the sweet side.) The restaurant itself is lovely, very clean and simple with friendly staff. The food arrived quickly and obviously fresh and cooked to order. We went on a Monday early afternoon and were seated straight away. When you go be sure to get the roast pork buns!!

There is always a line so we took the food home, so disappointing as the flavors were just average. I don’t feel it suffered during transportation home as we are only a few blocks away from the restaurant, but we won’t be returning. The menu is just too limited and the flavors too pedestrian to merit either the wait or the effort.

Great dim sum offer. Limited menu but what they do is really good. The wait can be long as it's a super popular spot. Rice rolls with shrimp was really good as were the BBQ pork buns.

Went to lunch at Tim Ho Wan restaurant at about 2pm on a tuesday. Still a 30 minute wait. The interior is comfortable and not pretentious. Service was pretty good for a Chinese restaurant. Food was fresh and piping hot! Only issue was that the line for the restroom was nearly as long as the line to get in. But, still must try this restaurant to experience an elusive inexpensive Michelin star restaurant

The food here was excellent. Top notch dumplings and yummy Chinese broccoli. We ordered about eight different dumplings and buns and the fried noodles. Everything was very tasty. Fried noodles were a bit overly greasy. Only downside was wayyyy off on wait time. We were told 20-25minutes which turned out to be 50, but by then we'd committed. So that was a big bummer. Food was great though. Service typical, not attentive at all but fine.

Given the talk to expect line around the corner, was surprised to find no one there 10:30am on Friday. Okay there was snow and slush outside. A few other patrons trickled in later. Several items were not available. We decided to start with a couple of dim sum standards - shu mai, shrimp balls, pork buns. 3 pork buns arrived, thicker crust than usual and good, tender filling. Then after a fairly long while we got the shrimp balls - good by usual standard but not exceptional. Then not much happened except for frequent asks from staff - is this good? you like this? which seemed a bit odd. We ordered a couple of other items. Finally we had to ask for shu mai, which was good.

Start with the wait. It's long as everyone has reviewed. But we arrived at the open time 10am. Gave our name and mobile. Then they texted about 45mins later. We were seated about 10 mins thereafter. So about an hour total wait time. A little less. That's not too bad and there are nice coffee shops nearby to hang around while waiting for the text. Get there early is the advice. Expect to wait, then the food will surely taste better, too. Food itself was delicious all around. High quality dim sum difficult to find in America. The baked buns is a must. Chiu Chow style dumplings are interesting with nuts inside them. The steamed rice with chicken and shiitake mushrooms are delicately prepared and quite filling. I enjoyed the sweet red bean soup as dessert as it was my childhood favorite, but my wife didn't care for it. If you like red beans, you'll love it. Otherwise, there are other choices. If you can manage the wait, you will savor the experience