Tim Ho Wan

"Tim Ho Wan is known as the “world’s most inexpensive Michelin-starred restaurant” and it opened an outpost in Katy Asian Town in 2022. Get classic dim sum dishes like har gow, shu mai, braised chicken feet and steamed pork ribs. The restaurant’s most popular item by far is the char sui buns, meaty buns with a baked, slightly sweet and crispy shell. End the meal with lava custard balls. The expansive dining room has comfortable booth seating along its perimeter; an attached bar offers a sportier vibe." - Minh Truong, Mai Pham, Eater Staff

"Internationally renowned dim sum powerhouse Tim How Wan has planted its flag in the Houston area with the opening of a Katy location. An order of the famed barbecue pork buns is obligatory, but entrees like sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf provide layers of flavor to pair with dumplings. With pillowy shu mai, har gow, and plenty of rotating specials, the chain’s dumpling selection encompasses many flavors that make Chinese cuisine shine. End a meal with an order of osmanthus jelly loaded with earthy goji berries." - Brittany Britto Garley, Lane Gillespie

"Internationally renowned dim sum powerhouse Tim How Wan has planted its flag in the Houston area with the opening of a Katy location. An order of the famed barbecue pork buns is obligatory, but entrees like sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf provide layers of flavor to pair with dumplings. With pillowy shu mai, har gow, and plenty of rotating specials, the chain’s dumpling selection encompasses many flavors that make Chinese cuisine shine. End a meal with an order of osmanthus jelly loaded with earthy goji berries." - Brittany Britto Garley, Lane Gillespie

"This globally-renowned dim sum chain’s first Texas outpost serves all of the dim sum favorites, including steamed pork dumpling siu mai, baked barbecue pork buns, and steamed shrimp dumplings. Its braised beef brisket dish, with tendon and noodles, is a flavor bomb of gelatinous goodness. Save room for dessert — the sweet red bean dessert is a Cantonese classic, or opt for French toast with custard “Tim Ho Wan” style." - Minh Truong, Sean Hekmat

"Katy’s Asiatown is home to the first Texas dim sum outpost of lauded, Michelin-starred restaurant Tim Ho Wan. The restaurant is known for its fluffy barbecue pork buns, but there are countless standouts on the menu, including comforting congee, sticky rice served wrapped in lotus leaf, and spicy wontons. Don't deny your sweet tooth — Tim Ho Wan’s sesame balls reveal a sweet custard worth savoring." - Minh Truong, Mai Pham