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Tim Ho Wan

Logo: timhowan.com3

Hong Kong restaurant chain

Tim Ho Wan (Chinese: 添好運) 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.2 It was founded by Mak Kwai-pui.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Mar 2009Founded1

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Singapore Westgate Tim Ho Wan 2014
Photo: Wing1990hk ., CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons4

Tim Ho Wan (Chinese: 添好運) 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.2

The story

Founded by Mak Kwai-pui on Mar 2009.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. Mar 2009Founded Founded1

Sources

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