Who can resist a seemingly endless supply of delicious dim sum dishes? These dim sum restaurants in Singapore are masters of your favourite snack-sized cantonese dishes!
LessThe menu features an impressive variety of dishes, including steamed, baked, and fried dim sum, noodles, seafood, and roasted meats. Their rendition of the char siew bun is a crowd favourite, with tender braised duck slathered in the same sweet and savoury sauce we all know and love.
One of the most beautiful restaurants in Singapore, Cherry Garden offers an eclectic menu of Cantonese cuisine, presented with artistic modern flair. Using fresh, seasonal produce, the menu changes regularly but always offers authentic Cantonese dishes.
Offering up waterfront dining, the restaurant boasts an excellent view of the Singapore River. EMPRESS features dishes that are a mainstay of Cantonese cuisine but does so in a way that blends good ole' Cantonese flavours with more modern touches. Don't worry, you'll still be able to recognize items from dim sum to their signature roast meats.
The menu serves a range of more modern items but the majority of the dishes feature traditional Cantonese flavours without introducing too many fancy tweaks. Dishes manage to achieve full flavours without compromising the delicate tastes of ingredients, and presentations don't lack for fun or interest.
From all the flavours of savoury crab you love, to some you've probably never tried before, the creative kitchen at Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant is bound to please with the culinary flair that's come to be synonymous with the Majestic name.
Man Fu Yuan is a stalwart in the Chinese fine dining scene in Singapore, serving culinary presentations that showcase an artful balance of spices and flavours, uplifted by modern interpretations and quality ingredients. Look forward to a refined dining experience underpinned by traditional culinary techniques and elevate your experience with a handpicked selection of quality wines or premium tea pairings.
A decades-old operation originally from the East Coast, Red House Seafood upholds the tradition of classic seafood dishes with a focus on freshness. Red House Seafood offers patrons a wealth of seafood options split into categories, all kept at more reasonable price points. Prepared using a mix of Chinese and local Singaporean cooking methods, menu items include savoury dishes, like Fried Hor Fun, Lobster Pao Fan, and Creamy Custard Sauce Lobster that are all absolute must-trys!
The flagship of 36 Shang Palace restaurants worldwide, it is the ultimate establishment for Cantonese fine dining. Using traditional techniques with a contemporary twist, Shang Palace delights diners with a delectable harmony of old and new; including ‘lost’ dishes, award-winning signatures, and a selection of innovation creations inspired by modern day influences. The restaurant's cooking has no added MSG and features more than 60 sauces made in-house.
A classy and chic concept, Mimi epitomises the sultry and elegant personality of the mansion, elevated by Chef Jesse’s injection of contemporary twists to long-standing traditional Chinese cuisine. Helmed by Chef Jesse Lim with 14 years of experience, brings to life its enchanting blend of tradition and modernity, through its unique Modern Chinese menu.
From the time the restaurant was launched in 2014, Chef Kentaro continues to demonstrate his mastery of Szechwan cuisine with a menu that celebrates the signature flavors of Shisen Hanten, alongside traditional Cantonese fare.
Awarded Michelin one-star, savour classic Cantonese dishes and an extensive selection of dim sum delicacies at Summer Palace, lauded time and again for both its exquisite cuisine and traditional oriental interior. Inspired menus by the restaurants two Hong Kong chefs are complemented by a collection of fine Chinese art and antiques.
Enclosed by greenery and featuring a glass pavilion, the aptly named Summer Pavilion evokes the essence of summer and has diners feeling like they're feasting in a lush garden. Besides the usual Cantonese offerings such as soups, noodles, and a smorgasbord of seafood, meats and vegetables cooked in a variety of ways, keep an eye out for highlights such as the Double-boiled Sea Whelk Soup with Fish Maw & Chicken Served in Whole Coconut, and the Poached Rice with Lobster.
Night owls swear by their Mee Suah Kueh, Prawn and Banana Fritters, and the Salted Egg Yolk Custard Bun. First two items are fairly unique, items that draw in the diners from all over Singapore, and the last, simply a really good rendition of an increasingly common dim sum item that almost every Singaporean loves. The space is humble, the food is simple, but Swee Choon Tim Sum is timeless in its appeal. So the next time you want a taste of authenticity, you know where to go.
TungLok Teahouse recreates the convivial atmosphere where families can gather and relive yesteryears while sipping and chatting over a cup of good tea. Complementing the variety of tea is a range of exquisitely handmade dim sum, made on the spot and steamed to order. The restaurant also offers traditional Chinese cuisine, recreated with TungLok's distinct creativity while retaining the authentic flavours and taste.
Established in 1990, the award-winning Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant brings you the finest Cantonese delicacies and intricate dim sums. Its signature Homestyle Roast Duck with Tea Leaves and Poached Rice with Seafood in Superior Broth served with Crispy Rice are not to be missed.
Serving authentic Cantonese cuisine, expect heartwarming dishes to elegant plates made to impress. Its chinoiserie chic interior design reflects this sense of largesse; be it a business power lunch, convivial dinner, wedding celebration or corporate event, the dining experience at Yàn, truly is a feast for the stomach, eyes, and soul.
Discover a memorable selection of new Cantonese-style creations that are hallmarks of culinary tradition, skills, creativity, and experience to execute, alongside comforting Sichuan favorites expertly prepared by Executive Cantonese Chef Leung Wing Chung (执行广东主厨梁永祥师傅) and his accomplished team. The warm and knowledgeable service, and a familiar presence of a Tea Master who skillfully pours tea through a long-spout pot, complete the outstanding dining experience.
There's a reason why Yum Cha always seems to be alive with hungry patrons, and that has a lot to do with their dim sum. Tried-and-true renditions of Xiao Long Bao, Prawn Dumplings, Fish Roe Siew Mai and more come piping hot from the kitchen, rolled in by traditional push cart to excited diners.
A restaurant that has remained open for this long surely has something good going for it, and you certainly won’t regret a visit! Lose yourself in the variety of sets offered on the menu. There’s a particular set for one person that we’re pretty fond of, with its plethora of seafood eats. Luxuriate in a serving of Stewed Boston Lobster in Fresh Fungus in Superior Stock, a tasty dish made with delightfully fresh helpings of lobster you’ll be remembering for days to come.
Helmed by Hong Kong veteran chef Li Kwok Kwong, this elegant restaurant decorated with gold leaf ceilings serves up Cantonese masterpieces that are exquisite in presentation and taste. The extensive menu features perennial favourites like Chinese barbecued meats and dim sum, as well as nourishing double-boiled soups that are a staple in Cantonese cuisine.
Savour refined Cantonese cuisine in a modern upscale setting that is a sophisticated mix of romance and nostalgia.
Tucked away within hip Dempsey Hill, Chopsuey is situated within a charming black-and-white colonial-style building. Take a seat within and enjoy the wide selection of traditional and creative dim sum handmade daily and steamed-to-order. From the humble Traditional Har Gao and Char Siew Pau to the more decadent Crispy Lobster Wantons and Orange Duck Dumplings, we love all of them.
At first glance, Colony looks like yet another hotel buffet restaurant, but a clever hand with the interior blends the nostalgia of a bygone British-colonial era with more modern trappings. The seven kitchens and accompanying 'live cooking stations' highlight the best of local cuisines and include Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, Malaysian, and Western dishes.
Indulge in the rich flavors of Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen, where you can find your favourite Cantonese Hong Kong dishes prepared by our stellar team of talented chefs. Inspired by joyous dining occasions with hearty laughter amongst family and friends, satiate with a line up of piping hot Dim sums, velvety Hong Kong Congees and Noodles, Roasted Delicacies and heavenly Wok dishes and relax with loved ones in a relax and causal setting.
The dim sum menu features signatures like Steamed Charcoal Barbecue Pork Bun with Black Truffles and Steamed Pork and Prawns Dumplings with Fish Roe, but if baskets of bites don’t strike your fancy, the exquisite mains and sets are well worth a try.
Started in 2008, this restaurant has garnered plenty of fans willing to queue for their fresh seafood and mouth-watering crab dishes. It’d be best to go in a group because you won’t want to order just two dishes off the menu. Pan Fried Chicken Cutlet with Special Sauce, Steamed Marble Goby with Soya Sauce, and Sautéed Fresh Hokkaido Scallops with Broccoli are some of the a la carte options you can have, but save some stomach space for their signature crabs
Enjoy some top-notch Cantonese fare here, including chef-crafted dim sums, double-boiled soups, and Jiang-Nan Chun's signature Peking Duck roasted in a mesquite wood-fired oven and served with caviar. This traditional technique roasts the skin to a satisfying crisp while keeping the duck meat juicy and succulent; take a little dollop of caviar with the red meat to elevate the dish with a subtle sweet-salty aftertaste.
JUMBO Seafood, one of Singapore's most recognizable home-grown brands, has over the years built its name on quality seafood at reasonable prices. This has earned it a name as one of the must-go places for its famous Chili Crab amongst locals and tourists alike. However, it should be noted that JUMBO is famous for so much more than just its award-winning Chili Crab. Some of its other signature dishes include Fried Prawns with Cereal, Crispy Baby Squid and Golden Egg Salted Prawns.
Named after the famous Tang-dynasty poet, the ambience at this Sheraton Towers stalwart is a feat in and of itself. The executive lunch set is a big hit with office workers, as is the dim sum menu, which features an array of delicate nibbles crafted with premium ingredients. We especially love the Crystal Skin Dumpling, a tender creation bursting with colourful vegetables.
Singapore’s leading seafood restaurant and creator of the original and best black pepper crab since 1982, Long Beach Seafood invites you to enjoy a vast array of exclusive live seafood delicacies with magnificent views of the Singapore river. Coated with piquant black pepper sauce and stir-fried, the Original Black Pepper Crab is a signature seafood dish that is not to be missed out on.
Opened by acclaimed restaurateur Alan Yau, Madame Fan represents a shift from the in-your-face luxury of traditional Chinese dining to a more subtle opulence. This is reflected in the menu, which focuses on premium ingredients cooked to bring out their best flavours. The Wok-Fried Crispy Duck is a must-try. Made with tender duck meat fried to perfection, this dish is crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and goes perfectly with a bowl of steamed rice.
True to Chef Yong's style of contemporary Cantonese food rooted in traditional Chinese culinary techniques, the refreshed menu features new dishes such as the succulent Roasted Ireland Silver Duck in Peking Style served with handmade rose pancakes, scallion and cucumber, the wonderfully aromatic Black Truffle with Crabmeat and Egg White Fried Rice, and the tantalizing Smoked Kampong Chicken with Salt and Hickory served in a glass dome.
Established in 1989, they began in a teahouse that serves fresh handmade dim sum and Cantonese fare to Singapore’s Hong Kong expatriate community. 30 years on, the teahouse has transformed into a family-friendly restaurant that has remained resolute in its interpretations of Cantonese cooking. Now an all-inclusive Chinese restaurant, they offer affordably priced innovative dim sum in a family-friendly environment.
Dig into beloved dishes like Poached ‘Lion’s Head’ Meatball, large generous chunks of pork meatballs served with cabbage and vermicelli noodles in a rich broth. Spice fanatics will enjoy the Mala Red Crayfish, a dish flavoured with traditional Sichuan spice, with the crayfish cooked to perfection inside. The Nanjing Impressions Potstickers dumplings are this restaurant’s claim to fame, and for good reason. The dumplings are tender and chewy, and stuffed with a generous amount of pork filling.
Peach Garden is a top-rated Chinese restaurant that seeks to delight diners with exciting set menus and a wonderful selection of signature dishes served in thoughtfully plated portions. The Roasted Crispy Peking Duck has just the right balance of sweet and tender duck meat. The Steamed Soon Hock Fish in “Hong Kong” Sauce is also a great dish for sharing. Braised and steamed in a fragrant sauce unique to Peach Garden, the fish is garnished with ginger slices that add flavor to every mouth.
Peng Cheng Xiao Chu serves up a classic range of Chinese fare, emphasising on dishes from the ancient city of Peng Cheng, now known as Xuzhou. As you enter the eatery, you'll be greeted by lanterns, murals, and furnishings that pay homage to tradition. The menu boasts an extensive array of small plates, claypot and ground pot dishes, hot plates, noodles, and more.
Diners can expect a luxe dining environment, top-notch service, and an exciting menu. The food here is inspired by three main cuisines, namely Cantonese, Huaiying, and Sichuan. Fittingly, there are three dining enclaves here, dedicated to formal and communal dining, as well as drinks.
The ideal place for gatherings and family dinners, Shen Ji Tong Guo Chuan Chuan Xiang often rolls out promotions and packages that give more bang for your buck. You won’t be able to resist their skewers that are sold for merely $0.20 each! Start your meal with the restaurant’s cold cucumber dish, a delicious traditional Chinese delicacy while waiting for your soup to boil. From pork belly to homemade prawn paste and cockles, the restaurant provides the freshest ingredients.
Helmed by a team of culinary specialists from China who have dug deep into their respective repertoires of provincial cuisines to present an array of innovative and unique dishes, Silk Road Restaurant at Amara Hotel is a celebration of regional Chinese cuisine that is a joy to experience. The menu at Silk Road Restaurant is an enthralling medley of inventive and traditional creations, with each dish a perfect showcase of artistic flair and deft culinary skills.
Indulge in the award-winning taste of exquisite Chinese cuisine and an extensive spread of Cantonese cuisine at Sky View Pavilion. The team of experienced and dedicated chefs utilise traditional cooking techniques to bring out the natural flavours of the finest ingredients with no added MSG, setting your palate alight and impressing even the most discerning gastronomes. Coupled with its posh, contemporary interior to create a refined ambience, Sky View Pavilion is your ideal venue for celebrator
Paying homage to popular Hong Kong and Macau street food, Streats is a halal-certified restaurant chain offering a wide variety of dim sum, noodles, rice and pasta. With a focus on Hong Kong specialities, the restaurant’s casual and inviting layout provides a great dining experience for family and friends.
Nestled on the third level of the restored Raffles Arcade, 藝 yì by Jereme Leung leverages on the art form of fine dining to awaken the appetite and the senses of guests. The restaurant delivers cuisine that takes guests on an exploration voyage to China's vastly diverse cultural regions.
Let Hong Kong’s award-winning Masterchef Lui whisk you away to a refined culinary journey that embraces the distinctive natural flavours of Teochew and Cantonese cuisines. Embracing the clean and natural flavour of Teochew cuisines, Masterchef Lui keeps the tradition alive, bringing forth the taste of freshness in each ingredient used in his dishes.
A culinary powerhouse, TungLok has built its stellar reputation on creating Chinese meals that define perfection. With TungLok Seafood, the restaurant empire turns its focus to creating a seafood bonanza for diners as it welcomes hungry eaters from all corners of Singapore with its consistently delicious, locally-inspired seafood.
Since 1988, Wah Lok at the Carlton Hotel has set the standard for fine Cantonese dining. As you might expect of a Cantonese restaurant, seafood reigns high on their list of priorities, but that doesn’t mean they neglect the rest. Famous for being packed during Sunday ‘yum cha’ hours, you can also prepare your appetite for exquisite lunchtime dim sum as well as aromatic Cantonese grilled meats.
The menu boasts the sort of stately fare you can imagine eating during leisurely dim sum days, relaxed lunch times, or at family gatherings. We might sound like we’ve watched one too many Wong Kar Wai films, but once you take a gander at their list of Hong Kong dim sum items and opulent mains, you’ll want to order one of everything as well.
Specialising in authentic Chinese cuisine with a modern flair, WOK ̊15 Kitchen is one of the exceptional dining gems hidden at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove. Indulge in sophisticated and distinctive cooking as you overlook a scenic view of the waterfront and immerse yourself in an outstanding dining experience. A cosy yet luxurious atmosphere, it is the perfect place for intimate gatherings with family and friends alike.
Yan Ting is one of the city’s most ethereal Cantonese restaurants, tucked away in the regal St. Regis hotel. It’s a favourite amongst discerning diners looking for a quiet and discreet location for a luxurious and refined dimsum brunch, or more elaborate Cantonese feasts for special occasions. Expect the height of fine Chinese cuisine, shot through with the balance and richness of pure Cantonese cuisine.
Offering multiple deals a week, the restaurant serves a wide selection of appetizers, mains and dim sum dishes. Start your meal with the Yechun Steamed Pork Dumpling or dim sum of your choice from a wide selection of Dumplings and Buns (including the award-winning 3-diced bun which was created for the Qing Emperor). For something with a hint of spice, opt for the Poached Sliced Beef in Sze Chuan Style, where thinly sliced beef pieces are cooked in the restaurant’s famous sweet and spicy broth.