One of the new Tim Ho Wan locations in Olympian City 2, Hong Kong.

One of the new Tim Ho Wan locations in Olympian City 2, Hong Kong.

A few years ago a story did the rounds of the British newspapers detailing a Hong Kong dim sum canteen boasting the nickname “The cheapest michelin-starred restaurant on earth”. The famed Michelin guide isn’t known for giving out awards casually and waiting times of several hours to get at the treats within seemed to confirm this place wasn’t all hype. I made a mental note that if I ever went to Hong Kong I’d track the place down.

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