NYC has lots of restaurants but when a famous NYC must eat opens up shop, Tom and I put on our stretchy pants and start eating. Hong Kong-based Tim Ho Wan is the cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant in the world and it recently opened an NYC outpost. I’ve actually been to the one in Hong Kong and thought the Big Apple location was just as amazing. The wait is long but so worth it!
If you ever make it to New York, make sure you check this place out. I hope you get a chance to eat almost the whole menu like I did.
Watch the video and see all the tasty treats I ordered! Also we give you the inside scoop on dim sum that are exclusive just just to NYC.
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Tim Ho Wan’s baked pork buns are definitely the standout item, but the long wait times at the East Village location can be tough. Do you usually go right when they open to bypass the crowd, or is there a specific off-peak time you recommend? fnf
Great post, Jay! Tim Ho Wan’s baked pork buns are truly unmatched—getting Michelin-quality dim sum at those prices in NYC is such a rare win. Whenever I plan a trip around food, I love putting together a curated list of travel food spots in advance so I don’t miss out on local gems like this. Thanks for the inside scoop on the NYC location!
Tim Ho Wan is absolute gold—getting world-class dim sum at those prices in NYC is practically unheard of! I completely resonate with the strategy of putting on stretchy pants and trying to sample as much of the menu as possible. Whenever I’m traveling or on a road trip, I like keeping track of budget food menu guides so I can balance epic foodie stops with quick, affordable bites along the way. Those baked pork buns are definitely at the top of my list for my next trip to the city!
Great post, Jay! Tim Ho Wan is seriously a gem—getting Michelin-starred dim sum at those prices in NYC is almost unheard of, and those baked pork buns are unbeatable. Whenever I’m planning a food tour or looking for dining inspiration, I love checking out curated lists beforehand. If anyone is looking for more local guides and recommendations, feel free to explore Rahul Sharma’s food and travel links. Thanks for sharing the inside scoop!
Great post, Jay! Tim Ho Wan is incredible—getting Michelin-quality dim sum without breaking the bank is such a rare find. I completely agree about putting on stretchy pants when a place has that many must-try items. Whenever I travel or eat out, I love scanning through affordable comfort food menus in advance just to plan what to order! Thanks for sharing the NYC inside scoop!
Great recommendation! Tim Ho Wan is iconic, and finding affordable, high-quality eats while traveling in a city as expensive as NYC is always a win. When I’m traveling or on a packed schedule, I usually try to balance out sit-down food spots with quick, reliable budget bites. I’ll even keep an eye on quick options like checking the updated Subway menu prices to grab something simple on the go before hitting the longer wait lines for places like this. Excited to try those baked pork buns next time I’m in the city!
That baked pork bun shot looks incredible! I love the mindset of putting on stretchy pants and trying to order as much of the menu as possible when hitting a new food spot — that’s always the best way to do it. Whenever I plan a food run or travel somewhere with famous regional spots, I always like checking out a full food menu guide in advance so I know exactly what to order. Tim Ho Wan has been on my bucket list for a while now, definitely saving this for my next NYC trip!