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Tim Ho Wan

Capturing precision, tradition & warmth of world‑famous dim sum

Tim Ho Wan isn’t a loud restaurant. Everything is carefully arranged – from the soft lighting to the ambient music. As a food photographer, I felt like I had stepped into a cozy studio, but the aroma of dim sum grounded me in the world of flavors.

Dim Sum

The Shooting Set: Key Dishes & Atmosphere

We selected five signature dishes:

Baked BBQ Pork Buns
Steamed Shrimp Dumplings
Pan-fried Turnip Cake
Braised Chicken Feet in Black Bean Sauce
Glutinous Rice with Chicken in Lotus Leaf
Capture the baked buns within the first 5 minutes after they’re served – the glossy crust and rising steam create an irresistible appeal.
My favorite angle was the table by the left window – natural light slanted perfectly to highlight the crispy surface and glistening BBQ filling.

Connection to the Brand

Tim Ho Wan is a world-renowned Michelin dim sum chain from Hong Kong, yet the experience in Saigon has its own charm. When lighting, flavors, and stillness align – what you walk away with is not just a beautiful photo series, but a complete story.

bánh bao

Baked BBQ Pork Buns

Golden-crusted buns with sweet-savory barbecued pork filling – Tim Ho Wan’s signature must-try.

Dim Sum

Steamed Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow)

Translucent wrappers embracing juicy shrimp – a delicate Cantonese classic.

Một chiếc bánh bao

Pan-Fried Turnip Cake

Crispy outside, tender inside – turnip and dried shrimp in a savory melt-in-your-mouth bite.

Chuẩn bị Dim Sum

Braised Chicken Feet in Black Bean Sauce

A bold favorite – rich, sticky, and full of umami depth.

Bánh bao hấp

Glutinous Rice with Chicken in Lotus Leaf

Steamed to perfection – fragrant sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf with mushrooms and tender chicken.

Làm Dim Sum

Steamed Pork Ribs with Garlic and Black Bean

Succulent pork bites marinated in fermented black beans – a flavorful harmony.

Phong cách Wok

Chiu Chow Dumplings

Stuffed with ground pork, peanuts, chives, and radish – a savory medley in every bite.

Trà nấu bia

Tonic Medlar & Osmanthus Cake

A lightly sweet jelly dessert with floral notes – the perfect finish to a dim sum feast.

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