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Welcome to Tim Ho Wan
Tim Ho Wan, a dim sum specialist located in Irvine, CA, offers a variety of delicious dishes from baked BBQ pork buns to steamed dumplings. Happy hour specials and a modern ambiance make it a popular choice for diners looking for quality dim sum. Customers rave about the flavorful food, efficient service, and clean environment. The baked BBQ pork buns are a standout favorite, with a perfect balance of flakiness and sweetness. Overall, Tim Ho Wan is praised for its consistency and range of tasty dim sum options, making it a must-visit spot for dim sum lovers.
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About
Tim Ho Wan
Welcome to Tim Ho Wan, a dim sum specialist located at 2700 Alton Pkwy Ste 127 in Irvine, CA. This casual restaurant offers a range of dim sum options, from baked to steamed to braised dishes. With a focus on quality and taste, Tim Ho Wan provides a delightful dining experience for all.
One of the standout dishes at Tim Ho Wan is the Baked BBQ Pork Buns, a customer favorite that promises a flaky exterior and moist, flavorful filling. The Steamed Vegetable Dumplings and Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf are also worth trying, showcasing the restaurant's expertise in traditional dim sum.
Reviews from customers like Tom A., Steph H., Vivian C., Michele L., and Tom S. praise Tim Ho Wan for its excellent service, delicious food, and clean, bright ambiance. Whether you're a dim sum enthusiast or just looking to try something new, Tim Ho Wan's diverse menu and welcoming atmosphere make it a top choice for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Join us at Tim Ho Wan for a satisfying meal filled with authentic dim sum flavors and exceptional service. With options for delivery, takeout, and catering, Tim Ho Wan is a convenient and enjoyable dining destination for those craving a taste of Hong Kong's famous dim sum culture.
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“ Good dim sum & excellent service! The place is always bright & clean. Love the Har Gow. ”
“ STEPH JUDGEMENT: Solid dimsum choice, especially during non-busy times. I met up with a couple of friends for dinner on a weeknight, and it was very quiet. They also have happy hour from 3-6, which we took advantage of. We ordered the following to share: Fried eggplant with shrimp - very good Shrimp har gow (2) - standard, but good Fried turnip cakes (2) - very good Beef noodle soup (I didn't partake) Rice roll with shrimp (we ordered ones with chives but there were no chives--still ok) Steamed egg cake (fluffy, lightly sweet) Service was nice, but again, not very many people. It was a pleasant midweek dimsum hit, but not sure if I'd brave the weekend crowds here. Would definitely return. ”
“ I ordered a few items from the menu, some steamed, and some other regular dim sum dishes. The food tasted great. Everything was well seasoned, not too fatty or greasy. These baked bbq pork buns are seriously my favorite food ever! They're so flaky and moist on the inside with sugar and crunch on the outside. Shiu Mai was not dense and fresh tasting , service was fast. Everything was clean and organized. I am not sure why this location has gotten so many negative reviews maybe the food portion is not much for the price. ”
“ We walked around this busy Irvine center and decided on Tim Ho Wan, where we were able to be seated right away. The decor was nice with a modern look. The servers were efficient and came by our table often. Everything we shared: Pan Fried Noodles with BBQ Pork $12.50 Baked BBQ Pork Buns 3pc $8.00 Steamed Rice Roll with BBQ Pork $7.95 Sweet Coconut Cream with Taro and Sago $7.50 The baked barbecue pork buns is one of my favorites. Textured pillows of pastry that was a little sweet with a pocket of delicious char siu. The Pan Fried Noodles with BBQ Pork was another favorite. The portion was a little smaller than I was expecting. The flavor was fantastic and liked the crunch of the veggies. Visually very appealing! I miss the traditional dim sum carts. I'll definitely have to come back to try more of their dim sum! ”
“ My first Tim Ho Wan experience was in Honolulu back in ~2018. I've been craving it ever since, probably because I like how structured and operationalized it is. There are none in the SF Bay Area, not sure why, though I can only speculate it's probably because how many "good" dim sum places there are in the SF Bay Area as is. I wouldn't mind if THW still came to the Bay though. The problem with the dim sum places in the Bay are that they aren't nearly as consistent. There are many places that will taste great one time then totally flop the next visit. I'd like to think THW (since it's a global chain) has the consistency portion down. - Baked Char Siu Bao: Good, iconic, but more on the sweet side. There is a sugary coating on top. - Congee: Good, serviceable, well seasoned. - Spare ribs with black bean sauce: I always get it, and it was done nicely here. - Steamed Rice Roll with Shrimp: It comes in 3 rolls, and they didn't cut it. Decent, but wish they would cut it into better pieces. - Chicken Dumplings: Very run-in-the-mill pan fried chicken dumplings with some ginseng flavor to it. I always get the Siu Mai and Har Gow, but they didn't taste that great oddly enough. It's clean, service is good, and it's in a great plaza in Irvine! ”
