Tim Ho Wan Is Opening a Huge New Flagship Restaurant in Sydney's CBD

Tim Ho Wan, the world's cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant, is finally set to open in George Street's HSBC Centre this Thursday, June 23. Delayed since back in October 2015, the new flagship will no doubt see lines for days once this dim sum behemoth opens its doors.

While the Chatswood branch has been rockin' it since March 2014 — and venues have since opened in Burwood, Pitt Street and Melbourne — the CBD flagship has taken far longer than expected. But, at long last, it's here — and you can't miss it. The bright sign on George Street is like a beacon beckoning you inside for delicious dim sum.

Sydneysiders who have visited a Tim Ho Wan before can expect a familiar vibe at the new location. But unlike the Pitt Street takeaway outpost, this one is a sit-down affair — and as their flagship, it's set to be their biggest yet. There's no doubt their famous fluffy pork buns will make their way onto the menu, as will the highly photogenic spinach and prawn dumplings. They're also looking to add a golden lava dessert bun (that is, one filled with a salted egg custard) to their core menu, likely a competitive nod to the Din Tai Fung signature dish.

Tim Ho Wan, led by ex-Four Seasons Hong Kong chef Mak Kwai Pui, opened back in 2009 and received its Michelin star the following year. Sydney was the lucky first city outside Southeast Asia to welcome the acclaimed dim sum house. Of course, a CBD location will mean long queues — but it hasn't stopped us before, and it certainly won't stop us from enjoying these delectable dumps now.

Tim Ho Wan Sydney will open at 10am on Thursday, June 23 at the HSBC Centre, 580 George Street, Sydney. For more information, visit their Facebook event.