Tim Ho Wan: Hongkong's Michelin-Starred Restaurant is Now in Manila

Ever since the news broke last year that Tim Ho Wan, Hongkong's Michelin-Starred Restaurant will be opening at SM Mega Fashion Hall, practically everyone I know got excited about it.

It's not as large as I thought but they have tables outside to cater to more diners.  And, there is are seating areas for waiting customers too.

They currently have ten Hongkong Chefs during the opening phase.  And, six will stay on as permanent chefs to assure the same quality as its other counterparts.  They import everything from the sauces to the dimsum skin. 

Food

Big 4 Heavenly Kings

♥ Baked Buns with Pork BBQ (145 php/3 pcs.)

I advise that you adopt a no sharing policy with the Baked Buns with Pork BBQ!  I initially expected it to be similar to the Baked Bo Lo Bbq Pork Bun of Crystal Jadebut it wasn't.  It was more crumby than soft and chewy. 
 

♥ Baked Buns with Pork BBQ (145 php/3 pcs.)

The 145 php price for 3 pcs. of Baked Buns with Pork BBQ is quite a steal!

♥ Baked Buns with Pork BBQ (145 php/3 pcs.)

The crust of the Baked Buns with Pork BBQ is so deliciously crumbly that it collapses delicately on your mouth with every bite.  Best eaten with your hands just like what I did. =)

Steamed

Prawn Dumpling (160 php)

The Prawn Dumpling is also known as the hakaw or my most favorite dimsum!  This is the best I've tried so far because of the perfect dimsum shell.

♥ Steam Spinach Dumpling with Shrimp (120 php)

The Steam Spinach Dumpling with Shrimp is an upgraded version of the Prawn Dumpling which spinach and crunchy turnips.


Rice

♥ Glutinous Rice and Lotus Leaf (190 php)

The Glutinous Rice and Lotus Leaf is very fragrant.  We could smell it even before opening.
 

♥ Glutinous Rice and Lotus Leaf (190 php)

Upon opening, it had stick rice with lots of toppings inside: mushroom, pork and blood sausage.

♥ Glutinous Rice and Lotus Leaf (190 php)

Drinks

Cold Barley Water (50 php)

I had Cold Barley Water for drinks which was a refreshingly sweet complement for the dishes I had.


Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
I'm very happy that we now have Tim Ho Wan here in Manila.  The quality is superb and the pricing is reasonable.  I'll surely come back to try more of their offerings.  I can't wait for the SM Mall of Asia and glorietta branches to open.