Want some Dim Sum? Dim Sum is an extremely popular comfort food in Singapore which originated from Hong Kong. Throughout the years, the Dim Sum culture in Singapore has evolved to include different styles and local touches. This listicle will highlight the top 10 spots in Singapore that you can visit whenever you’ve got a filling for Dim Sum!
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1. Victor’s Kitchen
Victor’s Kitchen located at Bencoolen Street serves undeniably one of the best Dim Sums in Singapore. When you visit, you must definitely try their Flowing Custard Buns which is filled with a strong hint of salted egg yolk. Without a doubt, you should also order their Summer Ice Tea which is served in authentic Hong Kong-style!
Address:Â 91 Bencoolen St, #01-49 Sunshine Plaza, Singapore 189652
Contact: 9838 2851
Operating Hours: Sun-Thurs (10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.) | Fri-Sat (10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
2. Dim Sum Haus
Dim Sum Haus at Jalan Besar offers Dim Sum at an extremely affordable price, with each serving going for below $5. Their menu is pretty extensive, but the must-tries are their Har Gao (Steamed Shrimp Dumpling), Steamed Charcoal Chicken as well as their Steamed Crispy Rice Roll with Shrimp!
Address:Â 57 Jln Besar, Singapore 208809
Contact: 6909 0777
Operating Hours: Tues-Fri (11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.) | Sat-Sun (10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.) | Closed on Mondays
Links: Website | Facebook | InstagramÂ
3. Mong Kok Dim Sum
Mong Kok Dim Sum located along Geylang Road is great for supper-lovers, as they are open 24 hours daily. They have an incredibly wide selection of Dim Sums for you to choose from, with items you don’t normally see elsewhere. Besides their delicious Dim Sum, you must also try their Beef Kway Teow which is flavorful and fragrant. Therefore, bring more friends along so you can try more items on the menu!
Address:Â 214 Geylang Rd, Singapore 389274
Contact: 8484 8829
Operating Hours: 24 hours daily
Links: Facebook
4. Swee Choon Dim SumÂ
Swee Choon Dim Sum is probably the OG of Dim Sums. This popular Dim Sum joint is perfect for supper-goers as they open till 6 a.m. daily! They have some unique dishes such as Spicy & Sour Soup La Mian, Prawn & Banana Fritter and other freshly made Dim Sums. Hence, I guarantee that you can never go wrong with Swee Choom Dim Sum, it is the best of the best in Singapore.
Address: 183/185/187/189, Jln Besar, 191/193, Singapore 208882
Contact: 6225 7788
Operating Hours: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Closed on Tuesdays)
Links: Website | Facebook | Instagram
5. 126 Dim Sum Wen Dao Shi
Yet another Dim Sum spot that is perfect if the cravings hit you late at night. Open 24 hours daily, 126 Dim Sum is located along Sims Avenue. 126 Dim Sum also have pretty interesting names for some of their dishes, try to see if you can figure out what it is! There, they are famous for their White Pepper Crab Bee Hoon and Claypot Porridge. Hence, a wholesome meal is definitely guaranteed at 126 Dim Sum!
Address:Â 126 Sims Ave, Singapore 387449
Contact: 6746 4757
Operating Hours: 24 hours daily
6. Yi Dian Xin Hong Kong Dim Sum
Yi Dian Xin Hong Kong Dim Sum nestled at Kovan serves one of the most top-notch dim sums at an extremely affordable price range! Although it is located at a small and quiet coffee shop, the dim sum there is on par with that of some of the luxurious and expensive dim sum restaurants in Singapore. The must-tries are their Liu Sha Bao ($3.30/3pcs) and Steamed Carrot Cake ($2.80)!
Address:Â 1012 Upper Serangoon Rd, Singapore 534750
Contact: 9168 5587
Operating Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily (Closed on Tuesdays)
7. Sum Dim Sum
Sum Dim Sum is a seemingly new dim sun place located at Jalan Besar, right opposite Berseh Food Centre, that opens till 1.30 a.m. daily! It is situated pretty near Swee Choon, so why not visit Sum Dim Sum if the queue there is way too long. Their menu is pretty extensive with steamed, pan-fried, deep-fried, baked items, noodles, porridge, rice and desserts with a modern approach!
Address:Â 161 Jln Besar, Singapore 208876
Contact: 9092 2662
Operating Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. daily
8. Kuai San Dian XinÂ
What’s better than some good dim sum? Cheap and good dim sum, of course! Kuai San Dian Xin is famous for its $1.30/portion dim sum. Yes, you heard that right. Everything on their menu costs only $1.30! In addition to that, they are open 24 hours and with an extremely extensive menu, it is definitely a dim sum stall you cannot miss out on!
Address: 555 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, Block 555, Singapore 560555
Operating Hours: 24 hours dailyÂ
Links: FacebookÂ
9. Red Star Dim Sum Restaurant
Red Star Dim Sum Restaurant is probably one of the most authentic, classic looking Chinese restaurants left in Singapore. Red Star’s layout and recipes have practically remained unchanged since the 1970s. What makes them so special is how they employ traditional cart-pushing dim sum ladies like in Hong Kong, giving that authentic feels. Of course, you must try their Siew Mai, Xiao Long Bao, Liu Sha Bao and Har Gao that go for $4 per basket!
Address:Â 54 Chin Swee Rd, #07-23, Singapore 160054
Contact: 6532 5266
Operating Hours: Mon-Sat (8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.) | Sun (7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
Links: Website | Facebook | Instagram
10. The Dim Sum Place
The Dim Sum Place is one of the very few Halal dim sum joints in Singapore, with a surprising twist! Since they are Halal, they serve Vermicelli Roll with Lamb Rendang ($8.90) instead of the usual Char Siew, and Chicken Siew Mai ($3.90/3pcs) instead of the usual pork that we are used to. You must also try their Pan Fried Taro Cake ($2.90.3pcs) which is to die for!
Address: 791 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 198759
Contact: 6655 8787
Operating Hours: Mon-Thurs (11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.) | Fri-Sat (11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.)
10 Of The Best Dim Sum Spots In Singapore!
Did sum-body say Dim Sum?! Therefore, make sure you try out these Dim Sum spots when you craving for some good old Dim sum!
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