Legendary Hong Kong Michelin restaurant Tim Ho Wan to launch in Taiwan this summer!

By the MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network Editorial Team

Optimistic about the future development of Taiwan's F&B market, the legendary Hong Kong-style dim sum restaurant from Hong Kong—hailed as the “world’s cheapest Michelin restaurant”—“Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum Specialists” is set to make its Taiwan debut this summer. The first Tim Ho Wan branch in Taiwan will be located in the HOYII HeYi Lifestyle Mall in the Taipei Main Station area, introduced by Taiwan’s ? Ji Snack Co., Ltd. (pronounced: ㄊㄞ ㄐㄧ), and is expected to officially begin soft operations by the end of July. Established in Hong Kong in 2009, Tim Ho Wan earned a Michelin one-star rating in less than a year and has maintained that prestigious title for six consecutive years. Its arrival in Taiwan is sure to spark a “star” trend in affordable gourmet cuisine!

Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum Specialists has long been a must-visit queue-worthy spot for Taiwanese travelers in Hong Kong. It will also be the third overseas location following Singapore and the Philippines. Plans are underway to expand across Taiwan—so foodies, stay tuned. Soon, Taiwanese residents won’t need to leave the country to enjoy authentic Hong Kong flavors and savor Tim Ho Wan’s iconic Four Heavenly Kings: the crispy BBQ Pork Buns, Pan-Fried Pork Liver Sausage, Smooth Malay Cake, and Pan-Fried Radish Cake, along with other popular dim sum items. A new wave of “chasing stars” dining craze is expected!

Taiwan's first branch to open
Recruiting Outstanding Taiwanese Culinary Talent with Monthly Salaries Up to NT$36K

The first branch of "Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum Specialist" has set up shop in the Taipei Main Station business district, officially opening at HOYII and Yi Life Mall at the intersection of Zhongxiao West Road and Park Road. Conveniently located near the MRT exits of Taipei Main Station, the area enjoys excellent transportation links and heavy foot traffic. The mall also plans to attract other internationally renowned dining brands in the future. Winning favor from Tim Ho Wan thanks to its prime location and bustling commercial foot traffic, this new site is now under active renovation, with its design standards and layout following the specifications of Tim Ho Wan’s flagship outlet in Singapore.

In addition, in line with Tim Ho Wan’s expansion plans in Taiwan, ? Ji Snacks has officially begun recruiting talent. To attract top culinary professionals, Tim Ho Wan is offering salary levels that surpass those of the domestic F&B industry, with service staff eligible to earn a maximum average monthly salary of over NT$36,000 — laying a solid foundation for the brand’s grand opening in Taiwan.

As for the menu, Tim Ho Wan’s famous “Four Heavenly Kings” — including the Baked BBQ Pork Bun with Flaky Crust, Pork Liver Sausage, Smooth Malaysian Sponge Cake, and Pan-fried Radish Cake — all beloved dim sum items, will be fully available upon launch, allowing Taiwanese diners to enjoy the authentic taste of classic Hong Kong dim sum.