Who doesn’t love dim sums? This versatile food can fit perfectly into any mealtime; be it a hearty brunch, a quick tea, or an elaborate dinner.
If you’re on the hunt for the best dim sum places in Singapore, fret not, we’ve got you covered! Here’s a list of 21 places where you can satiate your cravings for dim sums.
This list includes dim sum buffets, halal dim sums, special dim sums for kids, dim sum pushcarts, and Michelin-starred dim sum places. So no matter if you’re frugal or always in a mood to splurge, we have something for everyone.
21 Best Dim Sum Places In Singapore: A Family Guide
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1. Red House Seafood
It is one of the favoured local places for dim sums in Singapore. If you are in a mood for a fancy dim sum feast, then head over to this place. The lunch buffet boasts more than 50 items that are valid for a one-time order.
Can’t miss: Along with the delicious dim sums, the buffet highlights include Salmon Sashimi, Takesumi Chilli Crab Bun, Fresh Clams with Ginger & Spring Onion and Bird’s Nest Egg Tart.
Pocket pinch:
Dim sum buffet price | Weekday
- Adult: $36.80
- Child (4 years to 11 years): 19.80
Dim sum buffet price | Weekend
- Adult: $42.80
- Child: $22.80
Address: 392 Havelock Road, Level 2, Grand Copthorne Waterfront, Singapore 169663
2. Madame Fan
Madame Fan is a fine-dining Chinese restaurant helmed by the restaurateur, Alan Yau (the man behind the famous Hakkasan). The low-lit striking red and black dining rooms enhances its intimate appeal, which is its highlight.
Can’t miss: During the week, the dim sum lunch is served and includes Siew Long Bao and Scallop Shumai, alongside aromatic duck, and pancake.
Pocket pinch:
- Cocktail weekend dim sum brunch at $78 per person.
Address: 32 Beach Road, The NCO Club, Singapore 189764, Call: (+65) 68181921
3. Peach Garden
The original Peach Garden is at Novena Gardens (since 2002), but now more branches have opened up. The place offers dim sum lunch at 50 per cent off some items.
Can’t miss: People visit Peach Garden for high tea between 3-5 pm for their dim sum buffet promotion!
Pocket pinch:
- $38 per person on weekdays and $42 on weekends
Address: Located at multiple places in Singapore, Call: (+65) 6451 3233
4. Cherry Garden
This fabulous place offers modern Cantonese cuisine. It has been designed in keeping with Feng Shui principles.
Can’t miss: Steamed juicy pork, steamed kurobuta char siew in fluffy bao and crispy wasabi-aioli prawns with fresh mango.
Pocket pinch (Dim sum buffet price)
- Adult: $68
- Kids from 7 to 11 years: $40
- Kids under six years: Free
Address: 5 Raffles Ave, Singapore 039801, Call: (+65) 6885 3538
5. Jade at Fullerton
This restaurant never fails to offer diners authentic Chinese cuisine with exceptional quality, taste, and unforgettable hospitality.
Can’t miss: You must try the dim sum meal and buffets at Jade.
Pocket pinch:
- $52 for a multi-course dim sum meal with soup and other courses like wok-fried rice and salted egg.
- Dim sum buffets at $55 per person (minimum two) during the weekends.
Address: 1 Fullerton Square Singapore 049178, Call: (+65) 6733 8388
6. Hai Tien Lo
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Featuring traditional Cantonese dining with a contemporary twist, Hai Tien Lo offers a wide variety of classic dishes using age-old recipes, as well as a ‘new Cantonese’ menu, which has been carefully curated by the chefs.
Can’t miss: The delicate handmade dim sum creations such as steamed charcoal barbecue pork bun with black truffles, and steamed pork are a must try. Your kids will surely love the deep-fried thousand layer Swan puff with prawn paste.
Pocket pinch:
Weekend dim sum buffet:
- Adult: $69.80
- Child (six to 12 years):$39.80
Weekday dim sum buffet:
- Adults: $60.80
- Kids: $33.80
Address:Level 3, Pan Pacific Hotel Singapore, 7 Raffles Boulevard, Call: (+65) 6826 8240
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7. Red Star
Red Star is one of the traditional dim sum spots when it comes to dim sum pushcarts. While this may not be one of those fancy places, it surely comes packed with old school traditions and is a must-try.
Can’t miss: Don’t miss the dim sums and roast duck special when you do visit Red Star.
Pocket pinch: Set menu at different price points have been created. For instance, S$998++, you will get a lobster cold dish, roast suckling pig, boiled chicken with ham, steamed prawns with minced garlic and various other delicacies.
Don’t forget to book your place beforehand.
Address: 07-23 54 Chin Swee Road, Singapore 160054, Call: (+65) 6532 5266
8. Beng Hiang Restaurant
The weekday dim sum lunch buffet is the place where you can expect to find hand-crafted dim sums in Singapore, all of which is served in pushcarts. A traditional delight at its best!
Can’t miss: You must try the dim sum buffet, braised fish maw soup, pork brisket with bao, spicy prawn roll (Ngoh Hiang), and Hokkien mee among the other dishes they offer.
Pocket pinch of dim sum buffet:
- Adult: $21.80
- Child: $14.80
Address: 135 Jurong Gateway Road #02-337 Singapore 600135, Call: (+65) 6221 6695
9. Yum Cha Chinatown Restaurant
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This place offers casual dim sums in Singapore and you have the bonus of trying them out on old-fashioned dim sum pushcarts. It doesn’t hurt that the taste is marvellous as well.
Can’t miss: You must try their dim sum spread. You get to choose from 60 items, including Scallop Pea-Shoot Dumpling and Squid Ink Dumpling.
Pocket pinch:
Price for weekday dim sum high tea buffet
- Adults: $26.80
- Kids: $16.80
Address: 20 Trengganu Street, 02-01, Singapore 058479, Call: (+65) 6372 1717
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10. Dim Sum Haus
This is one of the most popular dim sum places in Singapore and it comes with pocket-friendly options. The average price starts at about $5 per dish.
Can’t miss: Get a hold of their steamed Charcoal Chicken and also their Shrimp Dumpling.
Pocket pinch:
- Crispy Mee Sua Kueh with Chinese Sausage is priced at $4.70
- Baked Hong Kong egg tart is priced at $4.40
Address: 57 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208809, Call: (+65) 6909 0777
11. Enak Enak Hong Kong Tea House
This place serves a halal menu of Chinese delights and handmade dim sum.
Can’t miss: You must try their fried beef kuay teow and Siu Mai dumplings among other dishes.
Pocket pinch: You will love the Shanghai Steamed Dumpling With Chilli Crab which is affordably priced at $6.50. Some other dishes which you can’t afford to miss include Steamed Century Egg Dumpling (priced $4) and Steamed Abalone Dumpling (priced $10.80).
Address: 1202 East Coast Parkway, #01-01, East Coast Seafood Centre, Singapore 449881, Call: 6876 5911
12.126 Dim Sum Wen Dao Shi
This is another place in Singapore, well known for its affordably priced dim sum. It is open 24/7, and hence, they’re a perfect partner to satisfy your 2 am craving.
Can’t miss: They offer a variety of dim sum options, so you can try these based on your taste and pocket.
Pocket pinch: You can try the Seafood Tom Yum Siew Mai (which comes at $5 and end with a sweet finish of Fried Banana With Mango Roll ($4+).
Address: It is located in multiple places.
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13. Crystal Jade
This place has many outlets spread across the region and it’s the Crystal Jade Golden Palace that has got itself a Michelin star. The one at Paragon is also very popular because it has an indoor mall playground, which makes it a favourite for kids.
Can’t miss: Prestige Signature Dim Sum platter, and the Spinach with the 3-Egg dish is a must try.
Pocket pinch: The Prestige Signature Dim Sum platter, is priced at $11.80 per portion of four items. You will also get Har Kau (which will cost you $6.80) and Char Siew Bao at $5.80.
Address: 290 Orchard Road, Paragon, Singapore: 238859, Call: (+65) 6734 6866
14. Summer Palace
This place has been awarded a Michelin Star for its authentic Cantonese cuisine.
Can’t miss: You can’t afford to miss Summer Place’s Steamed Prawn Dumplings with Bird’s Nest. There’s also a special new dim sum creation every month. You can also try the gluten-free menu.
Pocket pinch:
- The weekday set menu is priced at $72 pp and includes a minimum of four to dine to avail of this offer. It has outstanding creations like Poached Lobster Meat with Scallop.
Address: 1 Cuscaden Road, 3rd Floor, Regent Singapore, Call: (+65) 6725 3288
15. Tim Ho Wan
This eatery now has one Michelin-star. There are almost 11 outlets on the island. Their USP is the fast-casual dining setup.
Can’t miss: Try the baked barbecue pork bun, which is crisp from the outside, soft inside and yes, filled with sweet char siew meat and sauce on the inside. You can also try their Beancurd Skin with Pork and Shrimp.
Pocket pinch: S$17.90 for noodles set meal.
Address: Located at multiple places
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16. Golden Peony Restaurant
It offers a la carte dim sum by Chinese Chef Ku Keung. You get to try some exotic flavour combinations like the Phoenix feet with X.O. Chilli Sauce (which is priced at $5.80). You can taste Char Siew’ Bo Luo Bao at $6.80 at the restaurant.
Can’t miss: You can try their famous Shrimp Toast and Chicken Bun.
Pocket pinch: There’s a special dim sum selection for kids (all $4.80)
Address: 2 Temasek Blvd, Level 3, Conrad Centennial Hotel, Singapore 038983, Call: (+65) 6432 7482,
17. Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant
The restaurant within Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel is quite famous for its exotic decor. But it’s not any less famous for its food, specifically dim sums.
Can’t miss: Their deep-fried dumplings are a must try.
Pocket pinch: Dim sums are available for lunch. You can get steamed shrimp dumplings with black truffle (priced at $6 for two pieces), to deep-fried Prawn Dumpling with Lychee and Special Mayonnaise (it will cost you $5.50 for two pieces).
Address: 320 Orchard Road, 3F Marriott Hotel, Call: (+65) 6831 4605
18. Chopsuey Cafe in Dempsey Hill
The black and white decor offers a unique setting for this dim sum restaurant in Singapore. You can get dim sums for lunch on weekdays, and brunch on weekends.
Can’t miss: Bangkok street grilled pork, Crispy Lobster Wontons, Sticky Rice Dumplings, kimchi eggplant, and the chop suey mixed vegetable are a must-try.
The desserts were also showstoppers and are designed and plated to perfection.
Pocket pinch: The menu here is Anglo-Chinese and their dim sum ranges from Crispy Lobster Wontons (priced at $15) to Sticky Rice Dumplings ($10). Don’t miss, the Shredded duck pancakes that you can get at $29.
Address: Block 10, Dempsey Road, #01-23, Singapore 247700, Call: (+65) 6708 9288
19. Grand Shanghai
The decor and the interiors have been inspired by the “Old Shanghai” of the 1930s. Specialities, including dim sums cooked by Chef Jacky Tang, attracts visitors.
Can’t miss: You will love the marvellous creation called “Light and Shadow” Crispy Duck, priced at $28. The setting gets more perfect when you have traditional Chinese music and jazz will be playing along with good food.
Do note that this service is currently not available due to the restrictions amid the pandemic.
Address: 390 Havelock Road, Level 1 King’s Centre, Singapore 169662, Call: 6836 6866
20. Social Place
This is a great place to hang out with friends and you can get some perfect Instagrammable photos at one of the coolest dim sum places in Singapore. It also doesn’t hurt that the food is yummy too!
Can’t miss: You can get some deep-fried lobster Glutinous Puffs, priced at $7.80 for 3 pieces and Truffle Shiitake buns (priced at $6.80 for three pieces).
After satiating your dim sum cravings, don’t forget to pick up a spoonful of custard piglet Small Pig Pudding, priced at $6.80 per piece.
Address: 583 Orchard Road, Forum The Shopping Mall #01-22, Singapore 238884, Call: (+65) 6732 2469
21. Mouth Restaurant
This place serves affordable dim sum that you and your family can enjoy together.
Can’t miss: The pretty Prawn Har Gao (is priced at $6.20 for four pieces). It comes in different colours and flavours. For instance, Sweet Potato, Pumpkin, spinach and the original.
Address: 01-61 China Square Central, South Bridge Court Shophouse, 22 Cross Street, Singapore 048421, Call: (+65) 6438 5798
Happy eating!
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