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Tim Ho Wan
18 Tai Seng St, #01-36-39 18, Singapore 539775
Tim Ho Wan serves dim sum in Hougang at 18 Tai Seng Street. This Chinese restaurant offers mid-range pricing and draws regular visitors to its location in the neighbourhood.
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STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 85 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 3 months ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 21 Jul 2026
Our take: Tim Ho Wan in Hougang consistently delivers on its reputation for quality dim sum.
We see frequent praise for their signature Baked BBQ Pork Buns, which are often highlighted alongside the steamed rice rolls and salted egg custard buns.
The efficiency of service is a recurring theme, with many reviewers noting quick table clearing and prompt food delivery, even during busy periods.
While it can get crowded, especially during lunch, the general consensus is that the queue moves quickly, making it a manageable wait.
The environment is generally described as comfortable, though it can be much busier on weekdays compared to a more relaxed weekend late afternoon.
We think it's a reliable choice for a satisfying dim sum meal, particularly if you're looking for consistent quality and efficient service.
Best for groups or families looking for a quick and tasty dim sum fix.
Signature
Baked BBQ Pork Buns ($8.50 for 3)
Best time
Late afternoon on weekends for a quieter experience
Wait time
Expect waits during peak lunch hours, but queues move quickly
Price
$$ ($15-25/person)
Score: 85 · 5 sources
What customers say
Tim Ho Wan at Mapletree 18 is consistently praised for its efficient service and high-quality dim sum, even during peak hours.
Signature dishes like the pork buns, salted egg custard buns, and pork congee with century egg are frequently highlighted as excellent.
While it can get busy, particularly at lunch, customers generally find the queues manageable and the dining experience pleasant, with staff like Albee, Lena, and Janet receiving specific commendations for their friendly service.
Google Reviews
Had dinner with my wife and parents. We throughly enjoyed the food! Service by Albee, Lena & Janet made our evening a delightful one. Was going to leave a feedback form, but am missing the receipt det…
Enjoyed a nice meal here. It’s located in the Mapletree 18 building, so it’s easy to find. The restaurant is clean and efficient. My favorites were the pork buns and the steamed rice rolls. It can get…
While environment quite nice , food tasty , waitress have good service. Do recommend to try the new menu truffles fried rices
Back to Tim Ho Wan after a long time. Missing their signature baked bbq pork bun so much! Quick food servicing too. Came at dinner time but still managed to secure a seat fast.
Food is still as good as before. The tea time promotion worth going. The tai Seng outlet was clean n neat. The service staff was helpful and attentive.
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