Tim Ho Wan has soft opened Wednesday, May 8 in Irvine

Tim Ho Wan will celebrate its grand opening on May 18 but until then it will be soft opened for limited hours.
Tim Ho Wan has soft-opened its first California location in Irvine. Seen here, baked barbecue pork buns. (Courtesy of Tim Ho Wan)
Tim Ho Wan has soft-opened its first California location in Irvine. Seen here, steamed shrimp dumplings.(Courtesy of Tim Ho Wan)SoundThe gallery will resume insecondsTim Ho Wan has soft-opened its first California location in Irvine. Seen here, siu mai dumpli