[CLOSED] Tim Ho Wan (1 Utama Shopping Centre)

Touted the world's most affordable Michelin-starred restaurant, Tim Ho Wan saw its foray into KL just over a year ago. Now that the wait is over and the initial long queues have dissipated, make this your go-to for Hong Kong dim sum. Bring open-minded dining partners, for the rendition of dim sum here is quite unlike our local offerings. The famed establishment exalts four of Hong Kong chef Mak Kwai Pui's specials coined the Big Four Heavenly Kings — Baked Bun With BBQ Pork (RM10.80 for 3), Vermicelli Roll Stuffed With Pork Liver (RM10.80 for 3), Pan-Fried Carrot Cake (RM9.80 for 3) and Steamed Egg Cakes (RM7.80). All are worth ordering and will swiftly be polished off, with the uniquely crisp baked pork buns and fluffy egg cakes in the lead. Non-halal.
Avg Price: RM25
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Top picks: Carrot cake, Pork and shrimp dumpling (Siew Mai), BBQ pork buns, and steamed egg cake.
Family favourite: Glutinous rice in bamboo leave, deep fried fish skin (tastes like lekor)
They actually taste really good compared to some popular ones. I can vouch the place I grew up at used to have the best dimsum in town but it's not anymore. Although that coffeeshop is still popular among others.
I love THW because it's the closest I can get to the amazing dimsum I had in HK and the quality of food is so much cleaner and better. That simply means it's delicious.
Expensive? Not really. Believe it or not, dimsums at downtown coffee shops are about the same price too. People seem to be skeptical over THW because they're located in big malls and fancy restaurants.
Food: 8/10 Price: 8/10 (Total bill came up to about RM 99 for 7 items, 2 drinks, and a very full belly)

One of Tim Ho Wan's 4 specialties. And worth the visit.

Finally gave it a try for the famous dimsum shop which has finally opened up branches at our shore. The staples are not as good as the original in HK as some of the dimsum sold here are slightly more oily than its origin. However, it's good enough if you have no plans to hop over to SG or HK to try it given our weakening MYR.