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Find the best dim sum in Singapore in our guide–whether you’re in the mood for a dim sum buffet, high tea, pushcarts/trolleys or even dim sum for dinner!
We love a satisfying dim sum feast, especially with so many amazing options around our little island. It makes a fab meal to share with friends and family, and we love that there are always kid-friendly menu options, from baos to glutinous rice and good ol’ dumplings! Whether you’re looking for restaurants with pushcarts/yum cha trolleys or buffets, or wanting to splurge on Michelin-starred dim sum or just enjoy good and affordable options, we’ve got you covered in our list below (including restaurants that offer delivery and some of our favourite places to visit for dim sum in Johor Bahru!).
If you just want a restaurant where your kids can play while you enjoy your meal, be sure to check out our guide to the best kid-friendly restaurants and cafés with playgrounds.
Read more: Guide To Chinese Restaurants In Singapore
Tim Sum vs Dim Sum vs Yum Cha
Some say dim sum, others tim sum (it sounds the same when you say it out loud), while others call it yum cha. Which one’s correct? It’s essentially all one and the same–small portions of steamed or fried dumplings or small dishes that are traditionally served with Chinese tea.
Best dim sum restaurants in Singapore:
Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant
If you’re looking for an elegant restaurant to satisfy your dim sum craving, book a table at Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant. Tucked away in Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel on Orchard Road, this restaurant offers authentic Cantonese fare with meticulously handcrafted dim sum made with premium, sustainable and fresh ingredients. Must-try items here include the popular Steamed Hokkaido Scallop and Sturgeon Caviar Dumpling and Steamed Lobster with Bamboo Pith Beetroot Dumpling, Tobiko and Gold Leaf.
Craving something crispy? Indulge in the Deep-Fried Prawn with Avocado Vermicelli Roll or Wok-Fried Carrot Cake in XO Sauce. Little ones will especially love the Steamed Honey-Glazed Pork Bun and the Steamed Pork Xiao Long Bao that’s bursting with flavour, while the grown-ups will enjoy the Pearl Glutinous Rice wrapped in Lotus Leaf with Chicken, Conpoy, Salted Egg and Mushroom. So, treat yourself and your loved ones to a delightful dim sum feast that will keep you coming back for more!
Known for: A la carte dim sum
Open for: Lunch and take-away, daily
Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, Level 3, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, 320 Orchard Road, Singapore 238865, www.wanhaochineserestaurant.com
Crystal Jade Golden Palace Paragon
Award-winning restaurant group Crystal Jade has a phenomenal amount of outlets (over 110) across the region, but they are not all equal and not all offer dim sum. Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen offers more affordable dim sum, but for some of the best dim sum in Singapore in a fancy setting, head to our Crystal Jade Golden Palace at Paragon. For our super active kids, we normally take them to Paragon mall’s free indoor playground to get their wiggles out before and after our dim sum feast.
Known for: A la carte dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Crystal Jade Golden Palace, The Paragon, #05-22, 290 Orchard Road, Singapore 238859, www.crystaljade.com
Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant
Award-winning Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant offers extravagant Cantonese-style dim sum handcrafted in-house by Xin’s dim sum chef, Chef Nam, who produces festive goodies such as their famous rice dumpling/bak zhang and mooncakes. Our kids especially love their classic Steamed Barbecued Pork Bun that’s filled with yummy goodness. Dim sum at this Chinese restaurant is available daily during lunch hours. They also have private rooms and high chairs for little ones.
Known for: Cantonese-style, handcrafted dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Xin Cuisine, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, 317 Outram Road, Singapore 169075, www.singaporeatrium.holidayinn.com
JU Signatures
JU Signatures offers a mix of modern and contemporary dim sum and Cantonese Zi Char dishes made using premium ingredients such as crab and lobster. The dim sum here is masterfully handcrafted by Chef Wong Kok Shyong, a former MICHELIN Plate holder who has over 30 years of experience. We especially love their IG-friendly JU Treasures Trio featuring white, pink and blue-coloured Har Gao dim sum and the Yuan Yang Love Swans with Golden ‘Lychee’ Balls.
Known for: Michelin-starred dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
JU Signatures, 4 Maju Avenue in Serangoon Gardens, www.jusignaturesdimsum.com
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Black Society Dimsum Kitchen
The dim sum menu here has 62 varieties for you to choose from, ranging from chilli crab tarts, prawn and crispy skin rice rolls, carrot dumplings, yam cake, egg tarts and a whole lot more. In addition to the dim sum and porridge options, there are cute Ms Piggy custard buns that the kids will love biting into and aromatic gourmet coffee for mums and dads who need a pick-me-up!
Known for: A la carte dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Black Society Dimsum Kitchen, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #01-121, Great World, Singapore 237994, www.dsk.blacksociety.com.sg
Red House Seafood
Red House Seafood is a Singaporean institution established way back in 1976. If you fancy a dim sum feast, its a la carte dim sum lunch has more than 30 seafood and dim sum specialities. We love their Dim Sum & Champagne Buffet that is sure to satisfy every craving! Look out for house-made dim sum favourites such as har kau, siew mai, chilli crab buns, truffle wild mushroom dumplings and even carrot cake. The seafood here is all sustainable (shipped in weekly).
Known for: A la carte dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Red House Seafood, two locations in Singapore including Havelock Road and Raffles Avenue, www.redhouseseafood.com
Sum Dim Sum
Sum Dim Sum is a popular dim sum restaurant in Singapore that offers authentic, local dim sum favourites. Dining in? Enjoy classic delights including Fresh Prawn Hargow, Char Siew Bao, and more. We especially love their unique take on Carrot Cake that’s stir-fried with XO sauce! You can also opt for free dim sum delivery with a minimum spend of $100.
Known for: A la carte dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, Monday to Saturday (closed on Sunday)
Sum Dim Sum, three locations including Bedok, Jalan Besar and Punggol East, www.sumdimsum.oddle.me
Golden Peony
Upscale Golden Peony at Conrad Centennial Singapore offers a la carte dim sum by Executive Chinese Chef Ku Keung. Sample signature Cantonese dim sum in a variety of exotic flavour combinations like the Phoenix Feet with X.O. Chilli Sauce, Roast ‘Char Siew’ and the Char Siew’ Bo Luo Bao. Kids will especially enjoy the Shrimp Toast and Chicken Bun.
Known for: A la carte dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Golden Peony, 2 Temasek Boulevard, Conrad Centennial Singapore, Level 3, Singapore 038982, www.hilton.com
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Lai Kee Dim Sum
If you’re craving authentic, handmade dim sum, head to Lai Kee Dim Sum. Meticulously crafted with traditional techniques and the finest ingredients, patrons of this dim sum restaurant in Singapore often revisit for more. We’re excited to try their popular Ji Guo Bao, which features tender marinated chicken in a nest-shaped fluffy bun. With seven locations across the island, you’re sure to find an outlet near you!
Known for: A la carte dim sum
Open for: Breakfast, lunch and dinner, daily
Lai Kee Dim Sum, multiple locations in Singapore including Bukit Batok, Clementi and Toa Payoh, www.laikeedimsum.com
Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck
Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck is where to head when a craving for Peking duck sets in. We love taking the kids to Paragon’s indoor play area to burn off some steam before our dim sum lunch. For an intimate dim sum meal, reserve a booth seat if you’re planning a date. Then enjoy a range of dim sum including Prawn Cheong Fun and Diced Scallop Soup Dumpling to Fried Carrot Cake with XO sauce.
Known for: A la carte dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck, Paragon, 290 Orchard Road, #05-42, Singapore 238859, www.imperialtreasure.com
Chopsuey Cafe
We especially love the leafy alfresco dining area and black and white decor at Chopsuey Cafe in Dempsey Hill that offers an east-meets-west dining experience. This is a really unique setting for dim sum in Singapore. Expect dim sum plates like Seared Prawn & Spinach Dumplings, Vegetarian Char Siew Pau, Crispy Lobster Wantons and White Skin Siew Mai.
Known for: A la carte dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Chopsuey Cafe, 10 Dempsey Road, #01-23, Singapore 247700, www.pscafe.com
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TungLok Teahouse
Fancy a quick dim sum lunch in the middle of your workday? Pop by TungLok Teahouse to satisfy your craving with classic dishes including Steamed Shrimp Dumpling, Baked Mini Egg Tarts, Steamed Prawn ‘Cheong Fun’ and more. We love that each dish is made on the spot and steamed to order, so you can enjoy freshly made dim sum.
Known for: Dim sum buffet
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
TungLok Teahouse, 10 Sinaran Drive, #01-73, Square 2, Singapore 307506, www.tunglokteahouse.com
Ji Xian Seafood & Hong Kong Dim Sum Express
If you’re craving seafood and dim sum, plan a meal at Ji Xian Seafood & Hong Kong Dim Sum Express. Here, you can indulge in a delicious seafood and dim sum feast at affordable prices. We hear the must-try items here are the Black Sesame Balls, Fried Bean Curd Roll, Steamed Har Kao, and Turnip Cake. We also look forward to trying the Steamed BBQ Pork Bun and the Fried Turnip Cake. We also love its affordable price point!
Known for: A la carte dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Ji Xian Seafood & Hong Kong Dim Sum Express, 1 Stadium Place, #02-15 Kallang Wave Mall, Singapore 397628, www.sportshub.com.sg
Grand Shanghai
Grand Shanghai is all art-deco-inspired interiors inspired by the “Old Shanghai” of the 1930s. Patrons here are treated to an array of Shanghainese specialities and dim sum (only available for lunch). We recommend trying the Steamed Shanghainese Dumplings with Fresh Crabmeat and Crab Roe and the chef’s speciality–Pan-Fried Pork Bun.
Known for: A la carte dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Grand Shanghai, 390 Havelock Road, King’s Centre, Level 1, Singapore 169662, www.grandshanghai.com.sg
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Social Place
Straight from Hong Kong, Social Place brings its Instagrammable décor and playful dim sum to Singapore via its restaurant in Forum. Kids will especially love the adorable Golden Chicken Bao Lotus With Corn, while grown-ups can indulge in the elegant Black Swan Pastry Puff. For dessert, we especially love spanking the custard Small Pig Pudding or digging into the pretty Mahjong Jelly.
Known for: A la carte dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Social Place, 583 Orchard Road, Forum the Shopping Mall, #01-22, Singapore 238884, www.socialplace.sg
Min Jiang at Dempsey
Fine dining restaurant Min Jiang in Dempsey is a real beauty with bright interiors offset with plenty of natural woods and rattan. We love the classy dining hall that has hues of silver-grey, teal and honey. The dim sum menu by award-winning Master Chef Goh Chee Kong offers handmade dim sum that is certainly worth a special mention. Don’t miss the Steamed ‘Goldfish’ Prawn Dumplings, Steamed Blue Pea Truffle Vegetable Dumplings and more.
Known for: Fine-dining dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Min Jiang at Dempsey, 7A & 7B Dempsey Road, Singapore 249684, www.goodwoodparkhotel.com
Summer Pavilion
Elevate your dim sum dining experience at Summer Pavilion. This Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant offers a dim sum lunch in a classy setting. Each dim sum dish is carefully crafted by their highly talented culinary team, so you can sit back and enjoy your meal with exquisite Chinese tea.
Known for: Fine-dining, a la carte dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Summer Pavilion, The Ritz Carlton, Millenia Singapore, 7 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039799, www.summerpavilion.com.sg
Canton Paradise
Part of the Paradise empire, Canton Paradise has at least 10 locations islandwide. Most of these outlets have a solid dim sum lunch menu you can enjoy. The menus include classic dim sum dishes that won’t disappoint including lotus paste buns, crackling pork belly, wantons in chilli vinaigrette and the like. We love the Steamed Prawn Dumpling and the adorable Steamed Molten Salted Egg Yolk Custard Piggy Bun.
Known for: A la carte dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Canton Paradise, multiple locations in Singapore including Bedok, Buona Vista and Marina Bay Sands, www.paradisegp.com
Asia Grand: Authentic Hong Kong dim sum
Asia Grand rolls out Hong Kong dim sum and Cantonese roast meats like Peking Duck and Suckling Pig. We’re fascinated by their Pan-Fried Cheong Fun that’s cooked with XO Chilli Sauce for an extra oomph, and their gorgeous Steamed Salted Egg Yolk Bun with Charcoal is perfect for the ‘gram (and for our tummies!).
Known for: A la carte dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Asia Grand, Fairmont Singapore South Tower 3, 252 North Bridge Road, South Tower, #03-22B, Singapore 179103, www.asiagrand.com.sg
The Dim Sum Place
The Dim Sum Place serves up halal dim sum favourites at six locations across Singapore. We especially love their classic delights, including Egg Tarts and Chicken Xiao Long Bao, Deep Fried dumplings with Shrimp and Chicken Feet with Special Sauce and more. Besides affordable dim sum, this halal restaurant also serves up other savoury Hong Kong-style dishes, and they also offer a dim sum delivery service.
Known for: Affordable, halal dim sum with delivery
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
The Dim Sum Place, multiple locations in Singapore including North Bridge Road, Changi City Point, The Centrepoint and Jurong, www.thedimsumplace.sg
Taste Paradise
Taste Paradise is a smartly decorated restaurant and a good non-hotel option for upscale dim sum in Singapore. Must-try dishes here include roast meats and dim sum like Steamed Glutinous Rice with Chicken Wrapped in Lotus Leaf, Deep-Fried Yam Puff with Rock Melon, and Steamed Chicken Claw with Black Bean Sauce.
Known for: Fine dining, a la carte dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Taste Paradise, 2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard, #04-07, Singapore 238801, www.paradisegp.com
Tang Tea House
Looking for halal dim sum in Singapore? Tang Tea House serves handmade halal dim sum that is super affordable. With five outlets islandwide, you can easily find one near you! We recommend starting with the classic Rojak, then indulge in some of the chef’s best dim sum dishes, including Shanghai Steamed Chicken Dumpling, Siew Mai and Golden Sand Bun, to name a few.
Known for: Halal dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Tang Tea House, multiple locations in Singapore including Bedok, Changi and Jurong West, www.tangteahouse.com
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Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant
Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant on the second level of Carlton Hotel Singapore is a smart spot for a family dim sum lunch with its white tablecloths and chandeliers. This restaurant only serves dim sum during lunch hours, so plan accordingly! We loved the classic Steamed Cheong Fan with Prawn and Steamed Fish Head with Black Bean Sauce. Kids will love the Baked Barbecue Pork Bun, which is always a crowd-favourite.
Known for: Upscale, a la carte dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant, 76 Bras Basah Road, 2F Carlton Hotel Singapore, www.carltonhotel.sg
Loong Dim Sum
We found a halal dim sum restaurant along North Canal Road that serves up authentic dim sum dishes. In addition to traditional dim sum like Har Gaw and Siew Mai, you’ll also find modern twists like Loong’s Salted Egg Pao and Truffle Crystal Mushroom Dumpling. We recommend trying Loong’s Handmade Egg Tart and Loong’s Scarlet Roll for something different. For something more filling, order Loong’s Lamb Rack that’s roasted to perfection and seasoned with a spicy markisa sauce.
Known for: Halal dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Monday)
Loong Dim Sum, 10 North Canal Road, Level 1, Singapore 048823, www.loongds.com
Yan Ting at St. Regis Singapore
Treat yourself and your loved ones to specially handcrafted dim sum specialities at the Michelin-starred Yan Ting. We hear the head chef at Yan Ting specialises in Cantonese barbecue and double-boiled soups. To accompany your lavish meal, ordering their dim sum is a must! This restaurant in St. Regis Singapore offers traditional Cantonese cuisine and a weekend dim sum brunch that will surely satisfy your craving! From the crispy egg tart to siew mai and more, Yan Ting offers a delightful dim sum experience for the whole family.
Known for: A la carte dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Yan Ting, 29 Tanglin Road, Level 1U The St. Regis Singapore, Singapore 247912, www.yantingrestaurant.com
Hai Tien Lo
Hai Tien Lo within the Pan Pacific at Marina Bay mixes authentic Cantonese cuisine with fusion accents. For true dim sum lovers, we recommend booking a table here to enjoy the weekend dim sum buffet. Take the 11:30am seating and have dim sum for breakfast, or go later for lunch and nibble on barbecued meats like Crispy Barbecued Pork Belly, and Deep-fried Crispy Cod with Sesame Seeds in Pomelo Sauce. We love that this means that you can order unlimited dim sum dishes to your heart’s content!
Known for: Weekend dim sum buffet
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Hai Tien Lo, Level 3, Pan Pacific Hotel Singapore, 7 Raffles Boulevard, www.panpacific.com
Madame Fan
Madame Fan is a fine-dining Chinese restaurant with multiple private rooms helmed by acclaimed London-based restaurateur Alan Yau (the man behind the world-famous Hakkasan). There’s a cocktail weekend dim sum brunch and a classic dim sum lunch buffet during the week. Must-try dim sum dishes at this restaurant include Scallop Shumai, Sri Lankan Mud Crab Wonton and Siew Long Bao. Do note that no baby chairs are available, so this dim sum spot might be a little too posh for loud kids.
Known for: Dim sum brunch with cocktails
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Madame Fan, The NCO Club, 32 Beach Road, Singapore 189764, www.madamefan.sg
Peach Garden
The Peach Garden Group has a host of outlets all around the island for anyone looking to tuck into a decadent dim sum buffet in Singapore. We love their gorgeous interior design that’ll make you feel like royalty. So if you’re looking for a fancy spot to indulge your dim sum craving, this is it! Peach Garden restaurants are well-known for their dim sum, and each outlet often has promotions. Tuck into dim sum delights such as Steamed Fresh Prawn Dumpling, Steamed Siew Mai and more.
Known for: Dim sum buffet
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Peach Garden, multiple locations in Singapore including OCBC Centre, Thomson Plaza, and Chinatown Point, www.peachgarden.com.sg
Jade At The Fullerton Hotel
Jade at The Fullerton Hotel delights with its duck egg blue colour palette and exquisite forest bird wallpaper. During the week, you can indulge in a la carte dim sum including Bak Kut Tech Xiao Long Bao, Black Truffle Wild Mushroom Dumpling and more. We look forward to trying their weekend Yum Cha set, which includes signature dim sum, appetiser, soup, main course and dessert. You can choose up to 15 items from the menu.
Known for: Dim sum buffet
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Jade at The Fullerton Hotel, 1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178, www.fullertonhotels.com
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Peony Jade Restaurant
Peony Jade Restaurant specialises in Szechuan and Cantonese dishes–we hear their Roasted Beijing Duck with Handmade Chinese Crepes is not to be missed! On top of that, we hear that their weekend dim sum buffet features delicacies including Steamed Okinawan Brown Sugar Infused Buns with Roasted BBQ Osmanthus Flower Honey Iberico Pork Loin “Cha-Shiu-Bao”, Sesame Banana Prawn Rolls and more. Plus, don’t miss their barbecue and wok delights including Wok-Sauteed Deshelled Prawns, Salted Egg Yolk Sauce, Roast Farm Chicken and more.
Known for: Weekend dim sum brunch buffet
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Peony Jade Restaurant, AMARA Singapore, 165 Tanjong Pagar Road, Level 2, AMARA Singapore 088539, www.peonyjade.com
Jia He Chinese Restaurant
Jia He Chinese Restaurant is the place to go for a high-class dim sum brunch buffet, available on weekdays and weekends. We love that we can enjoy unlimited servings of dim sum, one serving of heart-warming soup, four mains and two desserts with their dim sum brunch menu. Our favourite dim sum delights include Shanghai Bak Kut Teh Xiao Long Baked Mini Egg Tartlet and more. For dessert, nothing beats the Chilled Mango Cream with Sago with Pomelo, a refreshing end to a wholesome meal.
Known for: Daily dim sum brunch buffet
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Jia He Chinese Restaurant, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, #01-14-16, One Farrer Hotel Connexion, Singapore 217562, www.jiahe.com.sg
Min Jiang
Min Jiang in the elegant Goodwood Park Hotel serves Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine and is a great place for the traditional dim sum pushcart trolley experience. Master Chef Chan Hwan Kee has been in the kitchen for more than 10 years and has handmade dim sum such as the Steamed Pumpkin Ball and Deep-fried Homemade Squid Tofu with XO Sauce. We love their unique creations that offer a modern twist to classic dim sum delights. With elegant chandeliers and classy decor, this is an upscale dim sum restaurant in Singapore for a fancy meal.
Known for: Classic dim sum pushcart
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Min Jiang, 22 Scotts Road, Goodwood Park Hotel, Singapore 228221, www.goodwoodparkhotel.com
Peach Garden: Weekend dim sum pushcarts
Peach Garden Thomson Plaza offers traditional pushcart dim sum at lunchtime. Chow down on dim sum on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays between 3pm to 5pm. The Peach Garden Group is our go-to for dim sum deals, so be sure to check their website for the latest dim sum promotion. Currently, one adult can dine free for every three paying adults for the weekend high tea dim sum buffet, and children 6 and under can dine for free–perfect for hungry little ones like ours!
Known for: Weekend dim sum pushcarts
Open for: Afternoon tea, Saturday, Sunday and PH
Peach Garden @ Thomson Plaza, 301 Upper Thomson Road, #01-88, Thomson Plaza, Singapore 574408, www.peachgarden.com.sg
Red Star Restaurant
Red Star is one of the original Singapore dim sum spots when it comes to traditional dim sum pushcarts. Each piping hot container is brought to your table by aunties who roam the room with a wide array of offerings. The decor at Red Star Restaurant may lack fancy aesthetics, and the dim sum standards are not as high as competitors’, but this place oozes old-school tradition and is really something to experience. Indulge in classic dim sum delights including Siew Mai, Har Gao, Char Siew Bao and more. Reserve ahead of time!
Known for: Dim sum pushcarts
Open for: Breakfast, lunch and dinner, daily
Red Star Restaurant, 54 Chin Swee Road, #07-23, Singapore 160054, www.red-star.com.sg
Yum Cha Restaurant
Yum Cha Restaurant offers casual dim sum in Singapore with the bonus of having old-fashioned dim sum pushcarts (call ahead to confirm). There are two outlets to choose from – Yum Cha @ Chinatown and Yum Cha @ Changi Point. We look forward to indulging our dim sum cravings with traditional dim sum classics ranging from Siew Mai and Har Gao to Pork Ribs with Garlic, Deep-Fried Prawn Beancurd Rolls and more.
Known for: Weekend dim sum pushcarts
Open for: Lunch and dinner, Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Monday)
Yum Cha Restaurant, two locations in Singapore including Chinatown and Changi, www.yumcha.com.sg
Shang Palace
Shang Palace offers MICHELIN-starred dim sum in an elegant ambience. Choose from an extensive menu dominated by old-time Cantonese classics like Steamed Dumpling with Assorted Seafood, Fish Maw and Abalone in Supreme Broth, Steamed Pork Ribs with Black Bean Sauce, and Deep-Fried Chicken and Shrimp Pastry in Carrot Shape. We especially want to try Baked Barbecue Iberico Pork Pastry and Baked Kagoshima Wagyu Beef Pastry.
Known for: MICHELIN-starred dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Shang Palace, 22 Orange Grove Road, Tower Wing, Lobby Level, Singapore 258350, www.shangri-la.com
Imperial Treasure Fine Teochew Cuisine
Imperial Treasure Fine Teochew Cuisine (Orchard) was awarded one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide Singapore (2017 – 2019 & 2021). This restaurant serves Teochew cuisine, and there’s an a la carte menu alongside a dedicated dim sum menu at lunchtime. Start with appetisers like Stewed Pig’s Shank with Peanut and Deep-Fried Eggplant with Pepper & Salt. Then satisfy your dim sum craving with Steamed Barbecue Pork Bun, Pan-Fried Chive Dumpling, Baked Egg Tart and more. We recommend ending your meal with Double-Boiled Hashima with Lotus Seed to end your dim sum meal on a sweet note.
Known for: MICHELIN-starred dim sum
Open for: Afternoon tea, Saturday, Sunday and PH
Imperial Treasure Fine Teochew Cuisine, 2 Orchard Turn, #03-05 ION Orchard, Singapore 238801, www.imperialtreasure.com
Lei Garden Restaurant
Lei Garden Restaurant at CHIJMES is housed in a colonial building that looks onto the central green lawn. The dim sum menu is only available at lunch and is expansive. Must-orders include the Roasted Pork Belly Siew Yuk of crackling skin and juicy tender meat, Cheong Fun with BBQ Pork and its Crab Roe Soup Dumpling.
Known for: MICHELIN-starred dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Lei Garden, 30 Victoria Street, #01-24, CHIJMES, Singapore 187996, www.chijmes.com.sg
Summer Palace
Summer Palace at Conrad Singapore Orchard (formerly at Regent Singapore) has been awarded a Michelin Star for its authentic Cantonese fare. Though we’re sad that they no longer offer the dim sum lunch set, you can still get your fill of dim sum from their a la carte menu. We love their Lobster Dumpling, Char Siu Bun, and Baked Abalone Tart. If you want to go all out, this dim sum restaurant is also known for their Barbecued Whole Suckling Pig. Just be sure to order 24 hours in advance.
Known for: MICHELIN-starred dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Summer Palace, Conrad Singapore Orchard, 1 Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249715, www.hilton.com
Swee Choon Dim Sum Restaurant
Old school Swee Choon Dim Sum Restaurant is one of the few places that serve dim sum dinner in Singapore. This casual restaurant serves Cantonese and Shanghainese dim sum at very affordable prices. Look out for BBQ Pork Rice, Beancurd Roll in Oyster Sauce, Portuguese Egg Tarts and Chive Pork Dumplings – items will vary by outlet. We especially love their Mango Sago dessert, which is a perfect way to round up your meal. If you have late-night dim sum cravings, know that the Jalan Besar Swee Choon Dim Sum Restaurant is open until 4am!
Known for: Late-night dim sum
Open for: Breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper
Swee Choon Dim Sum Restaurant, multiple locations in Singapore including Jalan Besar, Sengkang and Ang Mo Kio, www.sweechoon.com
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126 Dim Sum Wen Dao Shi
Dim sum at 126 Dim Sum Wen Dao Shi is really affordable. This cheap and cheerful spot offers Shark Fin Dumplings, Fried Oyster Crackers, Spicy Hot Pork Ribs and more. Plenty of dim sum options on the menu are deep-fried if that’s your thing. Their dim sum restaurants are open from 11am to 5am, so you can satisfy your late-night dim sum craving! They even offer frozen dim sum for sale in case you want to stock up at home for last-minute dim sum indulgences! We recommend trying their King Siew Mai and Tom Yum Siew Mai, if you’re looking for a twist on a classic dim sum dish.
Known for: Late-night dim sum
Open for: Lunch, dinner and supper, daily
126 Dim Sum Wen Dao Shi, two locations in Singapore including Geylang and Boon Keng, www.facebook.com
Din Tai Fung
Kid-friendly restaurant Din Tai Fung is a crowd-pleaser and great for dim sum beginners. Given that there are limited dumpling choices, you won’t be overwhelmed. The highlight here is the Steamed Xiao Long Bao with fillings such as chicken, pork, crab meat, shrimp and more. For something more filling, order the Steamed Chilli Crab & Pork Buns or Steamed Sesame Buns for something sweet. For dessert, try the Coconut Pudding to cool off on a hot day!
Known for: A la carte dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily
Din Tai Fung, multiple locations in Singapore including Sengkang, Jurong East and Orchard, www.dintaifung.com.sg
Kimly Dim Sum
Looking for a neighbourhood dim sum restaurant near you? Kimly Dim Sum has 47 dim sum restaurants across Singapore and serves up affordable dim sum for everyone! Most of their dim sum outlets open until late at night, so you can satisfy your dim sum craving at any time of the day. We’ve pinned their Signature Bak Kwa Bao that is made with 100% Peng Guan Bak Kwa on our list of dim sum delights to try when we next visit!
Known for: A la carte dim sum
Open for: 24 hours, daily
Kimly Dim Sum, multiple locations in Singapore including H0ugang, Serangoon and Tampines, www.kimlygroup.sg
Tim Ho Wan
Tim Ho Wan, which started as a humble ‘hole-in-the-wall’ eatery in Hong Kong, now has several branches offering affordable dim sum in Singapore. The set-up is fast-casual dining. Our favourite (and a crowd-pleaser) from their dim sum menu is the Signature Baked Barbecue Pork Bun–crisp on the outside, soft inside and filled with sweet char siew meat and sauce. Plus, don’t miss the thinly wrapped Beancurd Skin with Pork & Shrimp and the classic Pan-Fried Radish Cake.
Known for: MICHELIN-starred dim sum
Open for: Lunch and dinner, daily (including breakfast on Saturday and Sunday)
Tim Ho Wan, multiple locations in Singapore including Jewel, Orchard and Tai Seng, www.timhowan.com
Victor’s Kitchen
Authentic, Hong Kong-style dim sum is what you’ll find at this hole-in-the-wall diner. Expect all sorts of affordable dim sum in Singapore–prawn dumplings, carrot cake, ‘Bo Lo’ char siew butter buns, you know the drill by now. We hear that Victor’s Kitchen bakes the best Lava Egg Yolk Custard Buns in Singapore, so we’re planning a date to try these soon! These fluffy buns are packed with flavour, and your taste buds will be pleased with every bite.
Known for: Affordable dim sum
Open for: Breakfast, lunch and dinner, daily
Victor’s Kitchen, Sunshine Plaza and Chinatown Point, Singapore, www.victors-kitchen.com
Yi Dian Xin Hong Kong Dim Sum
Yi Dian Xin Hong Kong Dim Sum offers fuss-free cheap dim sum. This affordable dim sum spot is located in a coffee shop, so be sure to dress lightly. But don’t let their appearance fool you! Yi Dian Xin Hong Kong Dim Sum is known to serve up some amazing, authentic dim sum dishes. Look out for Signature Salted Egg Custard Bun and Steamed Prawn Dumpling. Plus, don’t miss the Deep Fried Yam Dumplings that come with a crispy exterior and is filled with a smooth yam paste.
Known for: Affordable dim sum
Open for: Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Wednesday to Monday (closed on Tuesday)
Yi Dian Xin Hong Kong Dim Sum, 1012 Upper Serangoon Rd, #1012, Singapore 534750, www.facebook.com
Hong Kong Zhai Dim Sum: Dim sum delivery in Singapore
Fancy steaming hot dim sum delivery in Singapore? Hong Kong Zhai Dim Sum can make that happen with its a la carte and party set dim sum selections. We love their dim sum party sets that can satisfy up to 30 people, perfect for a larger gathering. Alternatively, try the ready-to-cook dim sum packs, which you can store and steam by yourself as you wish. They also offer ready-to-cook vegetarian dim sum. Ordering for a smaller group of people? There are cutesy dim sum bento boxes that come with one main course and three dim sum picks!
Known for: A la carte dim sum with delivery
Open for: Breakfast, lunch and dinner, daily
Hong Kong Zhai Dim Sum, www.hongkongzhai.com
Dim Sum Haus (Closed)
You’ll find all the usual dim sum delicacies here: fried chicken wings, crispy yam puffs and spring rolls, baked salted egg custard buns and the works. Each dim sum dish is handmade to perfection, so you can enjoy quality Hong Kong dim sum at an affordable price. We recommend ordering their Baked Salted Egg Custard Bun that oozes yummy goodness as soon as you bite into it! Dim Sum Haus also retails congee, noodles, rice dishes and refreshing beverages for your dim sum delivery in Singapore. There’s a self-pick-up option too, if you’d rather not wait for doorstep delivery.
Dim Sum Haus has since closed down.
If you’re planning a trip across the border for some retail therapy and want to simultaneously satisfy your craving, here’s where you can find dim sum in JB!
Read more: Family-Friendly Guide To JB
Hao You Dim Sum
Hao You Dim Sum has been serving up piping hot dim sum dishes for over 20 years! It’s no wonder you’ll often find snaking queues for this dim sum restaurant in JB. Look forward to dim sum classics like siew mai, har gao, chicken feet, pork ribs and more, all at affordable prices. Be sure to go early because this dim sum restaurant only operates until 3:30pm.
Known for: A la carte dim sum
Open for: Breakfast and lunch, daily
Hao You Dim Sum, 1, Jalan Bakawali 50, Taman Johor Jaya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, www.facebook.com/haoyudimsum
Pin Ming Xuan
If you’re planning to try Pin Ming Xuan, you’ll have to set your alarm clock early because their delicious dim sum sells out quickly! We hear there’s usually a queue by 9am! Each dim sum dish is steamed to order, so you can enjoy it while it’s hot. Be sure to order the fall-off-the-bone Steamed Pork Ribs and their Special Sauce Stir-Fried Radish Cake. From traditional dim sum to fried dim sum delights, there’s something for everyone!
Known for: Cantonese restaurant with dim sum
Open for: Breakfast and lunch, daily
Opening hours: 8am – 4pm, Friday to Monday
Pin Ming Xuan, 10, Jalan Serigala, Taman Century Garden, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia, www.pmxdelight.com
Restoran Changman Dimsum
This dim sum restaurant in JB is so popular that they now offer dim sum for dinner! Head to Restoran Changman Dimsum to try one of the dim sum spots in JB that everyone talks about on social media. Try their Prawn Siew Mai, Har Kao, and comforting home-cooked dishes like Yong Toufu, Pan Fried Fish Cake and more.
Known for: Affordable dim sum
Open for: Breakfast and lunch, daily
Restoran Changman Dimsum, 24G, Jalan Bestari 7/2, Taman Nusa Bestari, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia, www.facebook.com/ChangmanDimsum
Disclaimer: All dim sum menus, offerings and prices are subject to change. Always call ahead to reserve and enquire about any relevant information.
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