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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Tim Ho Wan's famous roasted pork buns, priced at $6 for 3 buns. (Photo by Matthew Kang)

Tim Ho Wan East Village Falls Short of Its Michelin Star

Self-proclaimed “world's most inexpensive awarded dim sum restaurant” is neither inexpensive nor worthy of its Michelin star status.
Matthew Kang, Staff Writer September 3, 2019

In 2009, chef Mak Kwai-Pui, a former chef at a three-star Michelin restaurant in Hong Kong, opened the Chinese dim sum restaurant called Tim Ho Wan alongside chef Leung Fai Keung....

For many, eating at a Michelin-starred restaurant seems like an unrealistic goal considering the often astronomical prices.  Thankfully, Tim Ho Wan, the cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant in the world, is located nearby at 85 Fourth Ave.

Michelin-Starred Food For College-Sized Wallets: Tim Ho Wan

Drew Lederman, Contributing Writer March 1, 2017
Ever wanted to go to a Michelin Star restaurant but were short on money? Now is your chance to feast on delicious dumplings at Tim Ho Wan.