Best Dim Sum Spots in Singapore (2025)

Har kaw, siew mai, lor bak gou, dim sum so good you just can’t say no!

Little morsels of deliciousness, carefully wrapped in paper-thin dough, topped with chives and cooked to perfection, we can all agree that dim sum (点心: dian xin) holds a special place in the hearts of Singaporeans. A hearty exchange of ‘inspirational’ life anecdotes, over these bite-sized goodness and sipping Chinese tea at a traditional dim sum restaurant with family or friends — that’s our kind of perfect afternoon. 

If that sounds like something you might want to plan for the coming weekend, here’s the ultimate list of top spots in Singapore (complete with promotions), which serve up quality dim sum while being easy on your wallet.

Red House Seafood

Dim sum fans will surely know this fine dining establishment, given that it's one of the oldest seafood restaurants in Singapore. Red House Seafood, established in 1976, is famous for its dim sum and seafood offerings, numbering up to 50 items for its Dim Sum & Champagne lunch buffet.

What sets their dim sum apart is their speciality dishes, which include items such as egg tart, prawn dumpling with mango, carrot cake, porridge with century egg & minced meat, and BBQ pork ‘char siew’ flaky pastry.

Yum Cha

A household name that serves up delectable dim sum throughout the day, Yum Cha’s main outlet is situated right in the centre of Chinatown. As they get pretty crowded during lunch and dinner (even on weekdays), be sure to make a reservation before heading down. 

Yum Cha's high tea dim sum buffet is also available at both outlets from Tuesday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays) at $32.80++ for adults and $16.80++ for kids (5 to 12 years old). 

Empress

Serving dim sum that aims to impress, Empress is a culinary gem nestled in the heart of town, renowned for its exquisite and authentic dim sum offerings. Head on down to the Asian Civilisation Museum and savour their scrumptious weekend dim sum buffet spread from 11am to 1pm, 12pm to 2pm, and 1pm to 3pm. 

Indulge and experience a regal feast with their unlimited servings of dim sum. Their menu features an array of popular dim sum classics such as Har Gao, Crispy Eggplant & Pork Floss, Steamed X.O. Chicken Feet, and Steamed Molten Egg Custard Buns – you'll surely be spoilt for choice.

Meanwhile, you can also order several dishes from the Chef's Signature selection to complement your dim sum platter like a Triple Roast Platter, Empress Roast Duck, Seared Angus Beef Tenderloin Cubes, and more. Vegetarian options are also available.

Mouth Restaurant

Sitting on the fringe of CBD is Mouth Restaurant, a must-visit if you’ve got a dim sum craving during the work week that needs fixing. Famous for their steamed salted egg custard bun, you’d want to give their crispy deep-fried ‘chopstick’ prawn spring roll a definite try. 

Otherwise, you can opt for their healthier options from their steamed and vegetarian dim sum like Steamed Siew Mai With Prawn, their Signature Steamed Xiao Long Bao, and a serving of Extra Soft Coconut Sugar Sponge Cake as dessert for good measure.

Tien Court

Located at the quaint Robertson Quay, Tien Court is my grandma’s go-to when it comes to dim sum, and grandmas are never wrong. An unassuming Chinese restaurant that consistently serves quality dim sum at a reasonable price, there’s nothing not to love. 

Hua Ting

Head over to Hua Ting if you are looking for a conveniently located Chinese restaurant that serves traditional dim sum. Sitting on the 2nd floor of Orchard Hotel Singapore, it also offers a wide selection of bigger sharing plates like Peking duck and fried rice with crab, salmon roe, egg white & black garlic.

Summer Palace

A short walk from Orchard MRT Station is where you will find the one-star Michelin Cantonese Restaurant, Summer Palace. Although their selection of dim sum is not as varied as some of the other Chinese restaurants on this list, it definitely makes up for it with their seasonal dim sum menu that changes every 3 months. 

Shang Palace

Looking for Cantonese fine dining just a stone’s throw away from the main Orchard Road stretch? If so, Shang Palace has the old-world charm you are looking for. It’s the sort of place you bring your parents or future in-laws to dine at. Steamed, fried, boiled, pan-fried, Shang Palace offers over 46 different dim sums for you to pick and choose from. 

Jade

Housed within The Fullerton Hotel, Jade offers dim sum set lunch on Monday to Friday and dim sum buffet on Saturday and Sunday. Expect dim sum classics like prawn dumpling and pork & shrimp dumpling alongside new creations like Wagyu beef puffs, steamed sweet yam lava bun and pistachio muah chee. 

Hai Tien Lo

Dim sum gone luxe. There’s nothing simple or basic about having a dim sum afternoon at Hai Tien Lo⁠. Located on the 3rd level of Pan Pacific Hotel Singapore, this is perhaps one of the most fancy dim sum restaurants in Singapore, and for a good reason.

Their dim sums include ingredients like swiftlet’s nest, foie gras, lobster, abalone and crab that elevate classic dim sums to a whole new level of yums. Be sure to dress up for the occasion as Hai Tien Lo has a smart casual dress code — talk about fancy!

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In addition, unlike some cards that might exclude certain types of dining (e.g., hotel dining), the Live+ card covers a broad spectrum of dining, including food delivery services (like Deliveroo, GrabFood, foodpanda). Beyond the cashback, the card comes with additional dining perks that includes the Live+ Dining Programme, which offers a 15% discount at over 200 restaurants across Asia, including many in Singapore. This can lead to substantial savings on top of the cashback.

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Beyond the cashback, the Citi Cash Back Card provides access to Citi World Privileges and "Citi Gourmet Pleasures." These programmes offer exclusive dining deals, discounts, and 1-for-1 promotions at a wide array of restaurants in Singapore and internationally, which can lead to substantial savings on top of your cashback. You can find promotions at various types of eateries, from casual dining to fine dining, and across different cuisines.

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It excels in giving high cashback (up to 10%) on McDonald's and Grab transactions (including GrabFood, though excluding GrabPay top-ups). If you frequently order from McDonald's or use GrabFood, this can lead to substantial savings. Beyond the specific partners, the UOB One Card provides a base cashback of up to 3.33% on all eligible retail spend, including dining at other restaurants, provided you meet the minimum spend and transaction requirements. This means you still get a decent cashback even at non-partner dining establishments.

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