Tim Ho Wan Singapore – Is It Worth The Queue?

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Top: Hong Kong (Mong Kok)
Bottom: Singapore (Plaza Singapura)

 

14 June 2013, Singapore – The burning question of everybody’s mind. Tim Ho Wan Singapore, is it worth the queue? The answer to the question really depends on what you look for in your dimsum. If you are already a fan of the Hong Kong version and you don’t mind paying a little more for the same products you get at the alley of Mongkok, then yes.

Comparing the Mongkok Branch versus the Singapore branch, we get better service and a nicer environment. Dealing with hordes of hungry Singaporeans is no easy feat. They are patient and non offensive when they enforce their very strict rules of all parties to be present before you get seated.

What about the food? I never found the dimsum exceptional when I visited the Hong Kong Tim Ho Wan. My verdict then was fresh dimsum at very affordable price. Other than the 1 Michelin Star Char Siew Bun,  nothing impressed me. I’ve been to the Singapore’s branch twice to see the consistency of the Char Siew Bun, and they’ve made conscious effort to keep it fresh and equally moist inside each time you order it.

After this review is done, I don’t think I will be going back there for the 2-3 hour queue again. But if you have to buy some Char Siew Bun back to impress your girlfriend/boyfriend/colleagues/mother-in-law or simply just for bragging rights, knock yourself out.

We’ve put together a collage of the food and see if you can tell the difference between the 2 branches. Most of my fellow Singaporeans are foodies too, tell us what YOU think of Singapore’s Tim Ho Wan.

 

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Top: Hong Kong (Mong Kok)
Bottom: Singapore (Plaza Singapura)

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Top: Singapore (Plaza Singapura)
Bottom: Hong Kong (Mong Kok)

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Top: Hong Kong (Mong Kok)
Bottom: Singapore (Plaza Singapura)

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Top: Hong Kong (Mong Kok)
Bottom: Singapore (Plaza Singapura)

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Top: Singapore (Plaza Singapura)
Bottom: Hong Kong (Mong Kok)

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Top: Singapore (Plaza Singapura)
Bottom: Hong Kong (Mong Kok)

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