Tim Ho Wan Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary with New Menu Items

Although Tim Ho Wan opened in Waikiki a year ago, it wasn't until last week did I visit for a tasting of some of the new menu items.

Nat had blogged about Tim Ho Wan twice before, so I knew the food was good and was excited to try.

Steamed Kona Abalone ($14.99)
This Hawaii-exclusive menu item comes with two fresh pieces of the famous abalone from Hawaii’s Big Island.

Steamed Maine Lobster ($29.99) 
The lobster with “the best price in Waikiki” is full of umami, flavored with Tim Ho Wan’s signature homemade soy sauce and topped with green onions and ginger. The whole lobster is cut in half, making it easy for guests to enjoy the meal without much fuss.

Pan Fried Rice Roll with XO Sauce ($12.99)
Featuring the hot rice rolls sautéed with vegetables in XO sauce, a homemade spicy sauce prepared with dried scallop.

Steamed Vegetable Dumplings ($5.80)
Vegetarian-friendly, the vegetable dumpling features enoki, celery, carrot, Chinese peas, and Wood Ear mushrooms.

Pan Fried Chicken Dumpling with Ginger Essence ($5.80)
This delicious dumpling comes with a side of Red Vinegar and julienne ginger.

Matcha Sesame Balls with Red Bean ($5.80)
Jin Dui lovers rejoice! These bite-size sesame balls are ideal for dessert. 

Other new menu items include:
Fried Noodle with Char Siu ($9.99)
The beloved Fried Noodles is now available with char siu.

Fried Shrimp Dumpling with Chives ($5.80)
Theses crispy deep-fried dumplings stuffed with succulent shrimp and chives are as addictive as they sound.

Won Ton with Spicy Sauce ($5.80)
Spicy yet flavorful, the won ton takes the dim sum line up to the next level.

My favorite of the new menu items was the Pan Fried Rice Roll with XO Sauce.  I loved the texture of the rice rolls, and I enjoy all things spicy.  The XO sauce had a real nice kick to it!

Others at my table raved about the Lobster and Chicken Dumplings.

We also tried a trio of Tim Ho Wan signature menu items:

Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf ($6.80)

Steamed Shrimp Dumpling ($5.80)

Steamed Pork Dumplings with Shrimp

I loved the Steamed Pork Dumplings, which is a very popular item at Tim Ho Wan!

I can't believe it took me so long to try Tim Ho Wan!  I'll be back soon for more dim sum!

More notable news from Tim Ho Wan:

From Monday, April 22, through Friday, April 26, Tim Ho Wan will offer a special lai seered envelope to the first 20 customers (per day) that mention “Happy Birthday, Tim Ho Wan!” to servers. Each lai seeenvelope will contain a $20 gift card, along with offers of free BBQ Pork Buns, free Hong Kong Style Milk Tea, and free dessert. Offers are for dine-in customers only.

Luxury Dim Sum for Two ($70)
Tim Ho Wan Waikiki will also offer a new Luxury Dim Sum set menu for two. At $35 per person, the menu features signature dishes including Steamed Maine Lobster, Steamed Big Island Abalone, Baked BBQ Pork Buns, Steamed Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow), Steamed Pork Dumplings with Shrimp (Siu Mai), Congee with Pork and Preserved Egg, and Sweet Osmanthus with Goji Berries Jelly. The set menu does not include beverage, tax, or gratuity.

The set menu for two as well as the new menu items are exclusive to Waikiki and will be available to order all day starting Wednesday, May 1, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. Reservations are available from 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, daily for parties of six or more, and can be made by phone at (808) 888 – 6088. Parties over 20 people require deposits. Validated self-parking is available at Royal Hawaiian Center for all guests.


Tim Ho Wan Waikiki
Royal Hawaiian Center
2233 Kalakaua Ave., Building B, Level 3, B303
Honolulu HI 96815
Phone: (808) 888 – 6088