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HutongvsTim Ho Wan

Both restaurants are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Tim Ho Wan (North Point) ranks marginally better than Hutong. Tim Ho Wan (North Point) has a TripExpert Score of 87 with praise from 11 reviewers like Time Out, Michelin Guide and Michelin Guide.

Hutong
8/10
28/F, One Peking Road,Tsim ShaTsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
From $32/night
Concierge Concierge
"The menu—as endless as the views—is traditional Chinese from across the nation: platters of crispy, fatty lamb ribs; braised Mandarin fish fillets with spicy black-bean sauce; and prawns with herbs and dried chiles."
Fodor's Fodor's
"It's not hard to see why Hutong is one of the hottest tables in Hong Kong: it has some of the most imaginative food in town, yet it's completely Chinese." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"An amazing location with stunning views of the Hong Kong skyline coupled with an intoxicating mix of antique and up-to-date Chinese decor."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Entering Hutong, which has one Michelin star, is like walking onto a Zhang Yimou film set." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The fare is northern Chinese, but made into Hutong trademarks with novel ingredients." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"What foreigners want in their idealized version of a Chinese restaurant."
Gayot Gayot
15.0
"This stylish eatery located in the Central district is inspired by the style of cooking from the Peking and Shandong provinces." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The menu—as endless as the views—is traditional Chinese from across the nation: platters of crispy, fatty lamb ribs; braised Mandarin fish fillets with spicy black-bean sauce." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Always enjoy a meal here. The servings are delicious and the views sumptuous. Even the lavatory is worthy of a snapshot. Be sure to order the scallops with pomelo starter." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Michelin-starred Hutong does high-end Chinese food with mostly northern dishes from Beijing. As a part of the Aqua Group be prepared to dine in opulent surroundings with exceptional service" Full review
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Tim Ho Wan
8/10
Shop B, C, D on G/F Seaview building No 2-8 Wharf Road, North Point, Hong Kong, China
From $0/night
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A former Four Seasons dim-sum chef re-creates his magic in the first budget dim sum eatery to receive a Michelin star." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Even if you arrive well before the 10 a.m. opening, the line will already stretch out the door. Persevere: it leads to the city’s lightest barbecued-pork buns and most supple rice-flour rolls." Full review
Gayot Gayot
16.0
"The cheap prices, modest exterior and informal atmosphere of his first outlet... come in stark contrast with the quality of the food." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Crowds queue round the block to eat at this apparently insignificant place."
Fodor's Fodor's
"This award-winning eatery serves some of the city’s best dim sum." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The world's cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant, Tim Ho Wan serves up some of the finest and best-value dim sum you will ever eat." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The atmosphere is typical of a local tea house and hums with general contentment. There are over twenty different dim sum choices, along with a few desserts, and the menu changes each month." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"The reason for its popularity is the twenty different kinds of traditional Cantonese dim sum - made by hand with fresh ingredients - and the reasonable prices charged." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The 25 different dim sum choices are reasonably priced and carefully prepared. Highlights include steamed shrimp dumpling, baked bun with barbecue pork and steamed beef balls." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The quality is consistent – that is to say, great but not gourmet – while the wall of windows and bigger tables makes it a far nicer experience than the original Mong Kok shop." Full review
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