Tim Ho Wan East Village

I can see why this dim sum spot is so popular. The food is incredibly flavorful, with a great variety of dishes that truly stand out. The quality is definitely noticeable, and you can taste the care and attention to detail in every bite. That said, the price is definitely on the higher side compared to other dim sum places in the city. But, given that it has a Michelin star, I guess you’re paying for that elevated experience. Still, it’s worth trying if you’re in the mood for something special! Just be prepared to pay a bit more.

You can't go wrong with the rice rolls. Pork ribs are also juicy and soft. Turnip cake is crispy on the outside. Also saw a lot of people get the buns The dessert custard buns were made fresh. They were great but they took a while to come out.

As a dim sum lover, I had high hopes, but unfortunately, the food was just average. Some of the dumplings lacked freshness, and the flavors didn’t stand out. The service was attentive, which I appreciated, and the atmosphere had more of a Hong Kong-style café (cha chaan teng) feel—simple but clean. Overall, it was an okay experience, but not a place I’d go out of my way to revisit.

I don't understand the hype. All the items I ordered were fine, same or even a bit worst than the dim sum places in Chinatown for double the price and wait time. Honestly nothing special or unique.

This is from a dinning experience years ago, so everything could already have been changed. Take this review as a reference, but please don't rely on it. 1) I've received a bun with an insect on it. I reported, and the server took the dish back to kitchen. Later the server came back and said "it was just black stuff from the flour". Luckily, I have taken this photo, which shows the details of legs and tentacles before the server took away the dish. An occasionally found insect was not a big deal to me. I feel unsatisfied because they tried to deny. 2) I have received undercooked (partially raw) steamed pork ribs. I did not bother to report, as I was tired of restaurant's attitude.