NYC｜Most Affordable Michelin Crispy Sesame Balls with Flowing Custard

Foodies often look down on chain Cantonese dim sum spots—maybe branch locations lose the original's touch, or spreading too thin reduces the charm. Luckily, there's no wait. So, how does this Hong Kong Michelin-starred budget dim sum taste in NYC? 🥚 Crispy Sesame Balls with Flowing Custard A fluffy fried sesame ball meets rich, oozy salted egg yolk custard—deliciously indulgent and highly recommended! ✨ 🥧 Baked BBQ Pork Buns Served warm with a crispy, slightly sweet crust (like a simpler pineapple bun). Super tasty, but be careful—they’re hot inside! 🔥 🐓 Braised Chicken Feet in Abalone Sauce These chicken feet were surprisingly lean—firm, not the fall-off-the-bone soft type. A bit unexpected, but still flavorful. 🍖 Steamed Pork Ribs in Black Bean Sauce Tender, savory, and satisfyingly rich. Skip if you're not into slightly fatty bites. 🍤 Fried Tofu Skin Rolls with Shrimp Absolutely crunchy and juicy when hot—but once cool, they lose their magic. Eat quickly! 🦐 Shrimp Dumplings & Pork-Shrimp Siu Mai Pretty standard—decent but not memorable. Maybe I’ve been spoiled by ultra-fresh versions in Guangdong… I miss those! 🥹 🍲 Porridge with Lean Pork & Century Egg Smooth, comforting, and perfect for cold days. The portion is a little awkward—too much for one, not enough for two. 🍠 Sweet Potato & Sago Dessert I thought it was mango sago from the menu photo—turned out to be sweet potato! 😅 A pleasant surprise though, mildly sweet and satisfying. No rice rolls available that day, so can’t comment. The menu changes slightly daily. 🍴 All dishes above came to $76 before tip for four. Overall, better than expected! Nothing mind-blowing, but honest, homestyle flavors. A safe choice if you want no-fuss, affordable dim sum without the wait. 😺 📍 Tim Ho Wan #NYCTravel #NYCFoodFinder #NYCEats #NYCFoodGuide #NYCHiddenGems #NYCMichelin #BudgetMichelin #DimSum #TimHoWan