Tim Ho Wan is a Hong Kong dim sum restaurant chain. Known previously for being "the world's cheapest Michelin-star restaurant", the chain has since expanded and now has franchises in 12 countries.[3][4]
History
Tim Ho Wan was founded in March 2009 by Mak Kwai-pui (a former chef at three Michelin star restaurant Lung King Heen) and Leung Fai-keung, with their first location being a 20-seater restaurant in Mong Kok.[5] Mak had stated that, "the food scene in Hong Kong globalized and I saw less and less authentic Cantonese food", and that by opening Tim Ho Wan he wanted to "keep the tradition alive at an affordable price".[6] The name Tim Ho Wan means "to add good luck".[7]