Tim Ho Wan K11 Art Mall is one of the safest bets for Tsim Sha Tsui dim sum in Hong Kong. Since Tim Ho Wan has branches in Korea too, it can feel a little less exciting to visit abroad, but I went with my parents this time, so instead of taking a risk, we chose the guaranteed crowd-pleaser: the Tim Ho Wan K11 Art Mall branch in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong.
K11 Art Mall is not the K11 MUSEA building over by the Avenue of Stars.
It’s the shopping mall near Tsim Sha Tsui Station.
How to Find Tim Ho Wan K11 Art Mall
This Tim Ho Wan branch in Tsim Sha Tsui is on Level 1, but not the “first floor” most of us would expect.
You need to go up one level from GF, or Ground Floor.
You’ll see a large Tim Ho Wan sign between a Japanese restaurant and a variety store, and that’s the way in.
Ta-da—it’s tucked slightly toward the back, so it feels a little hidden.
But the restaurant itself is actually pretty spacious.
We found it from inside the mall, but there’s also a separate entrance directly from outside.
Tim Ho Wan K11 Art Mall Waiting Time and Reservations
We came around 6 p.m. on a weekday without a reservation.
There were plenty of open tables, so we were seated right away with no wait at all.
If there is a line, this is the system they use to call you.
I’m guessing the waiting ticket includes a QR code, so you can check your place in line in real time.
That makes it easy to browse the mall and come back when it’s your turn.
Interior at Tim Ho Wan K11 Art Mall
Maybe because this location had only been open for a few months, but everything felt polished, upscale, and very clean.
Some Tim Ho Wan branches can feel a little worn down, but this one had stylish interiors and a really comfortable atmosphere.
Menu at Tim Ho Wan K11 Art Mall
To order, you scan the QR code provided at each table and place everything through the mobile web menu.
Tea is mandatory here.
It costs HK$12 per person, about $1.50 USD, and that applies to kids too.
It comes in a teapot for the table to share, and they keep refilling it.
We ordered a caffeine-free jasmine tea.
There were also pricier tea options and iced tea choices.
My phone was almost dead at the time, so I only took a few quick shots with my mom’s phone and don’t have a full menu photo.
But here are the prices for everything we ordered.
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Har Gow HK$50 (about 9,200 KRW) Siu Mai HK$48 (about 8,900 KRW) Wonton in Chili Sauce HK$44 (about 8,100 KRW) BBQ Pork Buns, 3 pieces HK$40 (about 7,400 KRW) Wasabi Mayo Shrimp HK$214 (about 39,000 KRW) Sweet and Sour Pork HK$166 (about 30,700 KRW)) |
We also ordered a pork belly dish, but I picked it based on the photo, so I’m not totally sure of the exact menu name.
Looking at the menu later, I think it may have been the HK$154 (about 28,000 KRW) Braised Pork Belly.
What We Ate at Tim Ho Wan K11 Art Mall
Anyway, here’s a look at everything we ordered.
This was the braised pork belly, and honestly, it looked a little different from what I had expected.
My mom and I aren’t huge fans of this kind of dish, so only my dad and husband ate it.
They said it didn’t taste exactly like the dongpo pork they had in mind, but it was still good in its own way.
This was the sweet and sour pork.
Think of it like Korean-style tangsuyuk with a tangy sauce.
Nothing too surprising, but solid and easy to enjoy.
This was the wasabi mayo shrimp.
It came heavily coated in wasabi mayo cream, so we wiped a little off before eating it.
The wasabi flavor was stronger than expected.
The shrimp itself was plump and bouncy, though, so this one was pretty good too.
I always order har gow when I go to a dim sum place.
These were packed with juicy shrimp and had that springy, satisfying bite I love.
And this is the signature BBQ Pork Bun that everyone says you have to order at this branch.
It comes in a set of three, and the fluffy bun shape is honestly so cute.
Inside, it’s filled with sweet-savory pork.
The bun had that great contrast of a lightly crisp exterior and soft center, and the filling was sweet, flavorful, and completely free of any porky smell.
Definitely recommend this one.
This was the wonton in chili oil.
It may have had a slight mala vibe to it?
To be honest, it’s the one dish I don’t remember that clearly.
Last up was the siu mai.
I’m not the kind of person who is absolutely obsessed with dim sum, so I honestly don’t always notice huge differences from place to place.
That said, I remember the siu mai at this Tim Ho Wan in Tsim Sha Tsui being really tasty too.
If you want dim sum in a clean, comfortable setting without worrying about a disappointing meal, Tim Ho Wan is a solid choice for lunch or dinner in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong.
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