Tim Ho Wan @ SM Megamall

It was Philippine Independence day when Reese and I met at SM Megamall. Reese was my former colleague at Singapore who just spent a 2 week vacation here. We decided to meet by 4 pm but as it was a holiday we forgot to expect the heavy traffic flow on the way to the mall. So we almost met past 4:30. Right at the moment we saw each other we just do our usual 'how's everything' talk. Reese had the say where to eat and suggested to eat into this newly opened franchise of Tim Ho Wan.

Tim Ho Wan is originally from Hong Kong. It is known for it was rated the cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant. Besides Hong Kong, Tim Ho Wan is only being served in Singapore and here at the Philippines. The Tim Ho Wan branch at SM Megamall is easily located right at the mall atrium. When you're coming right from EDSA, just a few walks from the main entrance, you will easily see this restaurant because of its queue.
Mind you, this restaurant will never run out of queue. Just like the time we visited, we went there before 5 PM but still the restaurant was packed and that we still need to queue. Luckily, after waiting for our seats we were cut out of the line and was able to get a table for 2 around 5:30. The moment we were seated we already know what to order. They take orders from a piece of paper they handed to us the moment we were seated. From this paper you just need to choose the items you want to order.

Get ready, your eyes will shout for hunger from this mouthwatering foods:

Spinach Dumpling with Shrimp

Wasabi Salad Prawn Dumpling

Vermicelli roll with beef

A pot of Oolong Tea

Mango Pomelo Sago

Congee and their famous Baked Bun with Bbq Pork

Of all the items we've ordered, for me what stands out would be the Wasabi Salad Prawn Dumpling and the Baked Bun with bbq pork. I like how the wasabi creates that power of kick in every bite of the dumpling. On the other hand, the baked bun was baked with perfection. It is crispy and moist outside and very flavorful bbq pork flowing from inside. Just so you know, the baked bun with bbq pork is the most raved and the most famous item of Tim Ho Wan.

I must say that we really did enjoy our sumptuous dinner. One must prepare most likely Php500/person budget to enjoy a good meal here.

Till my next food adventure.

Ciao!