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Tim Ho Wan in SM Mega Fashion Hall

January 23, 2015 by Richard

I first tried Tim Ho Wan in Hong Kong a couple of years ago and really loved the baked pork buns. Last year, Tim Ho Wan opened in SM Mega Fashion Hall with endless lines. I was not going to line up that long for that plus they don’t sell the buns for take out.

Tim Ho Wan Manila SM Fashion Hall

It took me a while, more like a few months before I got a chance to eat there and this was all because Jane offered to queue for a table. She got a table in less than 30 minutes and to think it was for 10 people so not bad at all.

Irene and I quickly scanned the menu and ordered a few dishes including their baked pork buns. Prices here are fairly more expensive than Hong Kong, around 20-50% more.

Tim Ho Wan Manila SM Fashion Hall BBQ Pork Buns

First to arrive was the Baked Pork Buns (P145/3 pcs.). It looked the same as the ones from Hong Kong but was not hot when served to us.

Tim Ho Wan Manila SM Fashion Hall BBQ Pork Buns 01

I can forgive the temperature if the buns tasted the same as HK but they were not. The bun was thicker than what I had plus the filling was also sweeter.

Tim Ho Wan Manila SM Fashion Hall Beancurd Skin Roll

Beancurd Skin Roll (P120). 3 pieces of bean curd skin wrapped around a combination of pork and seafood. This is one of the better ones we’ve had in Manila.

Tim Ho Wan Manila SM Fashion Hall Beef Ball with Beancurd Skin

Beef Ball with Beancurd Skin (P120). The beef balls were tender and tasty and not over steamed with the meat still pinkish.

Tim Ho Wan Manila SM Fashion Hall Century Egg and Sliced Pork Congee

We ordered Congee with Lean Pork, Century Egg and Salted Egg (P140) for Lauren. She tried some but refused to eat anymore probably because of the salted egg which she does not eat. Irene and I finished the rest of the bowl. One of the better dishes that day.

Tim Ho Wan Manila SM Fashion Hall Steamed Egg Cake

The last thing we ordered was the Steamed Egg Cake (P85). This is the one that Lauren finished off, her super favorite dimsum dish. Light, soft and aromatic.

Here are some of the things our dining mates ordered. I was able to try some of them.

Tim Ho Wan Manila SM Fashion Hall Pork Siomai

Pork Dumpling with Shrimp (P150). I was not impressed by the one in HK, and this one did not serve to change my mind. Lots of better versions in other places.

Tim Ho Wan Manila SM Fashion Hall Pigs Liver Vermicelli RollTim Ho Wan Manila SM Fashion Hall Shrimp Vermicelli Roll

Vermicelli Roll with Pig’s Liver (P150) and Vermicelli Roll with Shrimp (P150). The shrimp was not bad but I’m really not a fan of the pig’s liver.

Tim Ho Wan Manila SM Fashion Hall Tonic MEdlar and Osmanthus JellyTonic Medlar with Osmathus Cake (P70)

I hope people realize it’s not worth it to line up at Tim Ho Wan, prices are not cheap when compared to Hong Kong. You are better off eating at the hotel dimsum buffets like the excellent one in Shang Palace complete with great food and service. I don’t even consider their buns the best in Megamall, my pick goes to TuanTuan.

Tim Ho Wan PH

G/F SM Mega Fashion Hall
Edsa cor. Julia Vargas Ave.,
Ortigas, Mandaluyong City,
Metro Manila
 

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Filed Under: Ortigas and Pasig, Restaurants Tagged With: Chinese restaurants in ORtigas, Dimsum restaurants manila, restaurants in SM Fashion Hall, restaurants in sm megamall, Restaurants in SM Megamall Fashion Hall, Tim Ho Wan Manila Ph

Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    January 23, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    Over hyped dimsum and BBQ Pork Buns. I enjoy eating at Tuan Tuan than THW.

    • Richard says

      January 23, 2015 at 1:06 PM

      Service needs to be improved in TuanTuan though

  2. Ken Tuazon says

    January 23, 2015 at 6:53 PM

    Definitely worth it. To avoid the long lines, come as early as possible. For good food like Tim Ho Wan in SM Mega Fashion Hall is superb. Thank you for bringing this flavors to the Philippines. I hope to see more branches in SM MOA and other part of the Philippines. Great food guys!

  3. Sugar and Spice says

    January 23, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    You liked the pork buns in Lun Hing right? The one in marco polo? That one we can go again & again Richard haha no line! ;))

    • Richard says

      January 23, 2015 at 11:55 PM

      did not like those also plus those are expensive.

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