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Liberman says that two menu items exclusive to the Irvine location will be revealed at the restaurant’s grand opening. At each Tim Ho Wan location a “Regional Specialty” dish unique to that location is offered. Irvine customers will also be able to enjoy dishes that aren’t available at any other location. We believe there is a dim sum niche to fill in Irvine, as many often travel elsewhere to enjoy authentic and high-quality dim sum. We know the Irvine community will be thrilled to welcome Tim Ho Wan to its neighborhood.

“This unique diversity, coupled with excellent educational opportunities, a growing tech sector and, of course, a healthy dining and retail culture make Tim Ho Wan accessible to the residents of both Irvine and the surrounding communities. So what brings the famous chain to Irvine? “Since the 1970s, Irvine has had a vibrant, growing and diverse population,” says Liberman. Steamed Shrimp Dumpling – Photo by Peter Garritanoĭeep Fried Spring Roll filled with Lo Han Jai – Photo by Peter Garritano A decade after their first Hong Kong location opened, Tim Ho Wan now operates 46 different locations in 9 different countries, opening its first North American location in December 2016 in New York’s East Village. Tim Ho Wan describes their philosophy as made to order dishes with the freshest ingredients. Within a year of opening, it earned one Michelin star and a cult following for being the ‘world’s cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant’ at the time.” “Bonding over their love for true noodle artistry, the two left their respective positions to open a restaurant of their own. “Cofounders and dim sum masters Mak Kwai Pui and Leung Fai Keung first met as head chefs in Hong Kong in the early 2000s,” says Liberman. Tim Ho Wan was first founded in Hong Kong’s Mong Kok district in 2009. It’s a fast-paced, lively and modern dim sum-eating experience.” Dim sum traditionally consists of lots of bite-sized and shareable plates. “Our dim sum specialists create authentic Hong Kong-style dim sum that is made-to-order using fresh ingredients. “Dumpling folding is an art, and Tim Ho Wan is the perfect place for an introduction to this,” says Tim Ho Wan Director of Operations Jeremy Liberman. It will be the chain’s first location in California.

The restaurant, which will be part of the Diamond Jamboree Shopping Center, has been soft opened with limited hours since May 8, and is planning to have its grand opening on May 18. Dim Sum lovers rejoice: Tim Ho Wan, the self-described “world’s most inexpensive awarded dim sum restaurant,” is opening a new location right here in Irvine.
