![]() ![]() ![]() I left with almost a full stomach and damages that didn’t affect my backpacker budget by much. I had them as they were, without the aid of any sauces, to experience the flavours. Soft and made with great care, the dim sums were truly spectacular. I offered the family some of the dim sum but they insisted I have it all while they ordered tea for me. The dim sums arrived next – neat little pieces placed in a basket that the mother sitting opposite me approved with a slight nod. The pork buns were soft and full of texture and had a sweet aftertaste. She ordered pork buns and the mandatory dim sums. ![]() I tried to understand what I could order apart from dim sums to have the maximum experience of the best dish and looked to the Chinese family for help.Ī young woman sitting opposite me nudged her mother who immediately took over from me after a cursory understanding of what was happening. It’s a bit rustic to be sure but it’s part of the charm at Tim Ho Wan. The servers were all too busy to explain anything in detail and were only going to tables either to deliver food or take orders from a slip a paper that you had to mark to indicate what you wanted. The Chinese signboards and lack of a proper menu was a little disconcerting. Pro Tip: If you arrive single, signs of you snagging a seat are higher than if you are in a group and want to sit together. They seemed to be enjoying themselves while I began wondering how the system works and what to order. After a short 10 minute wait, I was called in and made to sit with a Chinese family. I looked up to see where the Michelin sign was but the ungainly exterior did not offer any sign. I was also curious to see how cheap food and Michelin stars could come together to form the ultimate gastronomic experience.Īrmed with the address of the place, I went to the original Mong Kok outlet where there was little rush in the pre-evening hours of my arrival. I was amused when I read about Tim Ho Wan first. This hole-in-the-joint place with unruly staff and rush-hour traffic-like crowds is legendary for one simple fact – it is the cheapest Michelin star restaurant in the world. One of the places that stands out from my food adventures is a legendary place – indeed, revered would be a more appropriate term – Tim Ho Wan. Of all the reasons we travel for, sampling local cuisine comes somewhere on top for many of us. ![]()
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