Tim Bo Chinese Restaurant - Kew

We found this quite a welcoming place, headed up by the boss who is quite a character. The interesting menu features some dishes which depart from the usual Chinese restaurant fare and that makes Tim Bo interesting. Try the addictive crispy fish skins before your meal and consider the clams in shell in XO sauce. The food is fresh, servings quite generous and service is attentive. The place is both fully licensed and BYO. Good for a leisurely lunch and a laugh (if you want one).

Called in for lunch with two business associates.The moment we sat down we were offered chinese tea and even though only one of us ordered it, all three of us were served the tea, which annoyed me as I don't like it at all.We ordered Peking Duck for an entre and it was acceptable, without being anything special, it probably needed a little more sauce.For a main course we shared a combination seafood with oyster sauce and a side dish of special fried rice. The was precious little seafood and a lot of vegetables.The two scallops appeared to be punched out stingray wings and not genuine scallops and the calamari and prawns were hard to find.The meal was just average.The service was adequate but nothing special.I won't be hurrying back.

Arrived for lunch. offered water or chinese tea (not complimentary), 2 staff only hovered until we ordered. food came out individually and was still cold. some sent back to be reheated it was so cold. seasonal vegetables was about 1 kg of cold broccoli, undercooked, 2 bits of carrot ring and 1/2 can of chinese corn. supposed king prawns were very tiny. most meals (8 on table) were very underpar. even rice was too cold. considering they were bringing the meals out 1 at a time there was no reason not to be piping hot. on the bill we were charged for 4 chinese tea as they kept filling the teapot even though not asked to do so, and kept filling cups and water even when we said no. wine list only had house wine in a glass, all other wine you had to buy a bottle. restaurant had no ambience, just sterile. would not recommend. many better chinese restaurants around.

Visited Tim Bo mid- week and was surprised to see how full it was - always a good sign. The decor and presentation was very pleasing , the service was prompt and efficient. We went with the spring rolls and steamed dim sims for entree , which were both excellent. Then the crispy skin chicken and Singapore noodle to share - again top notch. Unfortunately we did not have dessert - the servings are on the generous side ! Would definitely eat here again.

Recently we took our visitors from Tasmania there for dinner. Recently changed hands with minor renovations. Service was fast and friendly. Typical Cantonese cuisine, tasty and flavoursome. Much improved on the old San Choi. Recommended