# Tim Ho Wan Las Vegas at Palms: What to Order + Dim Sum Tips for Groups

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> Published: 2026-10-17
> Author: Bei Zhang, host at Nina Loves Vegas
> Why go, what to order, and group tips for Tim Ho Wan dim sum inside Palms Casino Resort, including hours, reservations and the famous baked BBQ pork buns.
> Publisher: Nina Loves Vegas, run by host Bei Zhang (https://ninalovesvegas.com/about). Booking on Airbnb only.

If your crew is staying at Lucky Villa, our six-bedroom vacation home near the Strip, sooner or later someone will ask for dim sum. Tim Ho Wan, inside Palms Casino Resort, is one of the easiest answers in Las Vegas. This guide covers why it's worth the trip, what to order, and how to make it work for a big group.

## Why go

Tim Ho Wan started in Hong Kong in 2009. Its co-founders, dim sum masters Mak Kwai Pui and Leung Fai Keung, opened the first shop in the Mong Kok district. It earned a Michelin star within its first year and became known as one of the world's most inexpensive Michelin-starred restaurants. The brand now operates in multiple countries, and the Las Vegas location sits inside Palms Casino Resort at 4321 W Flamingo Rd, next to the William Hill Sportsbook.

Palms describes the kitchen as "Dim Sum Specialists" with handcrafted dumplings, buns and small plates made fresh daily. The restaurant was also named the 2025 Best of Las Vegas Gold Winner for Best Dim Sum.

## What to order

**Baked BBQ Pork Buns.** These are the signature item and the dish most people come for. They're served three to an order and have a crisp, sweet, crumbly top over savory barbecue pork. Order more than you think you need.

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  <figcaption>The baked BBQ pork buns, with their crisp, sweet tops.</figcaption>
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**Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf.** Palms calls this one out alongside the pork buns as a must-try. It's hearty and easy to share.

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  <img src="/blog/tim-ho-wan/sticky-rice-lotus-leaf.webp" alt="Sticky rice in lotus leaf at Tim Ho Wan" width="1600" height="2133" loading="lazy">
  <figcaption>Sticky rice in lotus leaf, unwrapped and ready to share.</figcaption>
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**Steamed Pork Spare Ribs with Black Bean Sauce.** A classic dim sum plate that's good for passing around the table.

**Pan-Fried Turnip Cake.** Crisp, golden squares that are great with a little chili sauce.

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  <img src="/blog/tim-ho-wan/pan-fried-turnip-cake.webp" alt="Pan-fried turnip cake at Tim Ho Wan" width="1200" height="1600" loading="lazy">
  <figcaption>Pan-fried turnip cake with chili sauce.</figcaption>
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**Something from the Vegas-specific menu.** Palms highlights a few more upscale items, including deep-fried shrimp toast with black truffle and foie gras sauce and a steamed Wagyu bundle with green apple. Menus change, so check the current menu before you go.

Tim Ho Wan's published menu also includes items such as steamed garlic shrimp, pan-fried rice rolls with house-made XO sauce, and fried rice with BBQ pork and shrimp. Availability can vary, so check the current menu for prices and what's being served.

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  <img src="/blog/tim-ho-wan/steamed-garlic-shrimp-vermicelli.webp" alt="Steamed shrimp with garlic and vermicelli at Tim Ho Wan" width="1600" height="2133" loading="lazy">
  <figcaption>Steamed garlic shrimp with vermicelli.</figcaption>
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**Osmanthus Jelly.** For a sweet finish, the osmanthus jelly with goji berries is light and refreshing.

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  <img src="/blog/tim-ho-wan/osmanthus-jelly-goji.webp" alt="Osmanthus jelly with goji berries at Tim Ho Wan" width="1200" height="1600" loading="lazy">
  <figcaption>Osmanthus jelly with goji berries, a light sweet finish.</figcaption>
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## Good to know

- **Hours:** Sunday through Thursday, 10 AM to 8 PM. Friday and Saturday, 10 AM to 9 PM. On weeknights it closes earlier than many people expect, so don't plan a late dinner here.
- **Reservations:** Tim Ho Wan takes reservations, including through OpenTable. That's the simplest way to avoid a wait, especially on weekends.
- **Phone:** (702) 990-8888, the restaurant number listed by Tim Ho Wan USA.
- **Bar:** OpenTable lists a full bar with beer and cocktails.
- **Parking:** In my experience, parking is very easy. There's free parking right in front of the restaurant, so you don't have the long walk you get with most casino parking, or the cramped lots at some of the older dim sum spots in Chinatown.

## Why I take meetings here

Tim Ho Wan is one of my favorite places to meet someone. The room is nice and calm, it isn't noisy, and the tables are spaced well apart, so you can actually hear each other and talk. The food quality is solid, too, which takes the guesswork out of choosing a spot.

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  <img src="/blog/tim-ho-wan/storefront.webp" alt="Tim Ho Wan storefront at the Palms" width="1600" height="1200" loading="lazy">
  <figcaption>The Tim Ho Wan storefront at the Palms. Parking is right out front.</figcaption>
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Parking is the other reason I keep coming back. There's free parking right in front of the restaurant. You don't have to park in a casino garage and walk forever, and you don't have to squeeze into a cramped lot like at some of the older dim sum places in Chinatown. It's also close to the Strip. If you're in town for a conference and need to meet someone for business, this is the place I'd suggest.

## Tips for groups

Lucky Villa sleeps up to 16 guests, and dim sum is one of the best ways to feed a crowd.

- **Large parties should call ahead.** For parties of 12 or more, Palms asks you to contact the restaurant directly at 702-301-4519 rather than booking online. With a full house, do this a few days early.
- **Go early on weekends.** Reviewers mention waits on weekends. A late-morning visit, when doors open at 10 AM, is a good way to beat the dinner crowd.
- **Order family-style.** Dim sum is made for sharing. A good rule is to have each person pick one or two plates, then add a few extra orders of pork buns for the table.
- **Pace your orders.** Order a first round, see what disappears fastest, and then reorder the favorites.
- **Mixed ages welcome.** Buns, rice dishes and dumplings are easy wins for kids and picky eaters, while the truffle and Wagyu items keep adventurous eaters happy.

## The bottom line

For a group staying near the Strip, Tim Ho Wan at Palms offers Michelin-pedigree dim sum, reservations that make planning easier, and a menu built for sharing. Book ahead, come hungry, and don't leave without the baked BBQ pork buns.

Feeding a big group? See [all seven places we've reviewed, compared for large groups](/blog/las-vegas-restaurants-for-large-groups).