Unmissable baked BBQ pork buns that redefine the classic, plus excellent dim sum and casual Cantonese fare.
This beloved dim sum spot is renowned for its exceptional baked BBQ pork buns, often hailed as the best in NYC, even surpassing those found in Chinatown bakeries. While these buns are a must-try and considered by many to be their standout dish, other offerings, including rice rolls and sweet salted egg yolk sesame balls, also receive positive mentions. It's a great option for a quick and casual Chinese meal.
This Chinese dim sum restaurant is most famous for its baked BBQ pork buns, which are frequently cited as a must-try and superior to alternatives. Other recommended items include rice rolls and sweet salted egg yolk sesame balls. Some reviews suggest that while the buns are excellent, other dishes may not reach the same high standard, recommending to-go orders for the buns.
"The baked BBQ pork buns are overwhelmingly recommended as a signature dish, with many considering them the best in the city. Other recommended items include rice rolls and sweet salted egg yolk sesame balls."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the baked BBQ pork buns, often calling them the best and even addictive. While some suggest sticking to this signature dish, others find the dim sum and non-pork options to be quite good.
Important Note
One commenter mentioned that the Hell's Kitchen location has closed, with the sole remaining NYC location being on 4th Street. Some opinions suggest that while the baked BBQ pork buns are excellent, other menu items might not be as good, with a recommendation to get the buns to-go.
"This commenter suggested Tim Ho Wan near Union Square as an option for casual Cantonese food, questioning if Union Square counts as Midtown."
Neutral"The author recommended Tim Ho Wan, noting it's a chain, for sweet salted egg yolk sesame balls. The original poster found this very helpful."
Positive"Tim Ho Wan's pineapple buns are mentioned as a classic."
Positive"This user finds Tim Ho Wan's pineapple buns to be okay but prefers Mei Lai Wah."
Neutral"A commenter, identifying as Chinese, expresses a negative sentiment towards trying Tim Ho Wan."
Negative"The commenter found the Tim Ho Wan in Hell's Kitchen to be terrible."
Negative"The commenter agrees that Tim Ho Wan is better than Din Tai Fung but notes the only NYC location is on 4th Street, as the Hell's Kitchen location has closed."
Positive"The commenter suggests trying Tim Ho Wan instead of Din Tai Fung."
Neutral"Tim Ho Wan is described as incredible, with a good number of non-pork options available."
Positive"This commenter finds Tim Ho Wan's baked bbq pork buns addictive and gets them weekly, but feels nothing else on the menu is good, so they recommend getting them to go."
Positive"This commenter states that Tim Ho Wan's bbq pork buns are their best and only worthwhile dish, sadly implying the rest of their menu is not as good."
Neutral"This commenter agrees with the recommendation for Tim Ho Wan, stating their bbq pork buns are better than those from Chinatown bakeries and are their best dish."
Positive"This commenter recommends Tim Ho Wan as the spot for baked bbq pork buns."
Positive"This commenter recommended Tim ho wan for casual Chinese food, describing it as quick and easy."
Positive"This restaurant is mentioned in the context of rice rolls."
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