Craving dim sum? Here are Singapore’s must-try spots

Red House Seafood offers a cosy and chic setting for digging into their handcrafted dim sum, made from scratch with the freshest of ingredients. The a la carte menu and dim sum menu feature a delectable range that includes traditional dim sum favourites and creative Red House-exclusive options that incorporate the brand’s signature Singapore Nanyang-style seafood cuisine. If you’re feeling extra hungry, indulge in their dim sum and champagne buffet where you can devour a feast of artisanal dim sum and free-flow Champagne Devaux.

Highlights include the beautifully crafted Purple Potato Swan Dumpling ($9.80++ for 3) which features a medley of sweet potato, chicken, char siew, and mushrooms within a crispy, crunchy dumpling; the Truffle Wild Mushroom Tart that’s buttery and flaky, infused with aromatic truffle ($9.80++ for 3); and the Teochew Style Seafood Porridge ($28++) that’s soulful and comforting, with various seafood ingredients simmered in a lala broth and rice grains that are prepared Teochew-style, where rice grains are still intact adding texture to the porridge. And let’s not forget the Signature Chilli Crab with Crab Mantou (from $118++/kg).

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If you are looking to have an indulgent dim sum weekend buffet brunch, head down to Hai Tien Lo at Pan Pacific Hotel. Headed by Executive Chef Ricky Leung, the award-winning Cantonese restaurant has a wide variety of dim sum creations, appetisers and main courses on the buffet menu that will be sure to please all palates. From their Duo of Lobster – Steamed with Egg White and Black Truffles($42++) accompanied with Double-boiled Fish Maw with Bamboo Pith in Fish Bone Broth ($68++) to their Specialty Sliced Beijing Duck with Black Caviar, Avocado and Vegetarian Bean Curd Skin served with Homemade Chinese Pancakes ($128++) — you certainly are in for a feast.

7 Raffles Blvd, Level 3, Singapore 039595. Visit here to find out more.

For an exquisite Cantonese fine dining experience, dine in style at this sophisticated and contemporary restaurant. Yan Ting’s Dim Sum Set Menu consists of mouth-watering treats such as Marinated Jelly Fish with Black Fungus and Truffle Sauce ($18++), Deep-Fried Phoenix-Tailed Prawns ($9.80++ for 3), and Oven-baked Barbecued Pork Pastry Buns with Sesame ($8.80++ for 3). From specialty cold dishes to barbecued delights and nourishing soups, their a la carte menu is absolutely worth salivating over.

29 Tanglin Rd, Level 1U The St. Regis Singapore, Singapore 247912. Visit here to find out more.

Serving fine Cantonese cuisine since 1998, Jade Palace is a highly popular spot for dim sum. The never-ending stream of diners flocks here to feast on classics such as har gao – plump prawns wrapped with translucent skin, silky smooth cheong fun, traditional roast pork and char siew. The restaurants also serves one of the best crispy-skinned roast duck in town, along with specialties, Sautéed White Eel with Chives in Black bean sauce and Braised Lobster with Ginger and Scallion in a claypot. An assortment of set lunches are priced at $49.80++ for 2 pax and $198++ for 4 pax.

Look out for the dim sum and Peking duck set lunch featuring Peking duck, stewed noodles with shredded duck fillet and other scrumptious dishes.

583 Orchard Rd, B1 - 13, Singapore 238884. Visit here to find out more.

A one-Michelin-star restaurant, Summer Pavilion is the top spot for fine dim sum. Dine on classic steamed items as well as more unusual creations like Baked Abalone Puff with assorted mushrooms ($13++ per piece) or Deep-fried Lobster Roll with prawn paste ($5++ per piece). Or tuck into their scrumptious Braised Superior Bird’s Nest ($158++). You might want to consider pairing your meal with artisanal tea blends such as the aromatic Lychee Oolong ($7++) or Jasmine Green tea ($7++), curated by Tea Bone Zen Mind.

7 Raffles Ave., Level 3 The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia, Singapore 039799. Visit here to find out more.

This one-Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant is another great spot to head to for dim sum. Signature dim sum dishes such as Sea Whelk Dumpling ($12++), Conpoy Siew Mai ($12++), and the unique Sticky Rice Lotus Leaf ($15++) are a must-try on the menu. Alternatively, order the Daily Premium Lunch Set including savoury dishes such as Braised Lobster Meat and Crispy Roasted Duck ($188++ per person) or ask for the premium Prosperity set including top delicacies such as Wok-fried Lobster, Wagyu Beef, and Stir-fried Bird’s Nest ($598++ per person).

Indulge in the classic Barbecued Pork with Osmanthus flower honey ($38++), the extraordinary Wok-fried Farmed Crocodile ($52++) or the must-order Baked Stuffed Crab Shell with crab meat, mushroom and onion ($30++ per serving). Every month, new dim sum that showcases special flavours of seasonal ingredients will also be introduced into the menu.

1 Cuscaden Rd, Level 3, Singapore 249715. Visit here to find out more.

If you’re looking for a casual dim sum restaurant to dine at to satisfy your Chinese food cravings, Sum Dim Sum has got all the classic dishes you need. From a good old Pan-fried Yam Dumpling ($6++ for 3) to a delectable basket of Xiao Long Baos ($6.85++ for 3), Sum Dim Sum achieves the perfect balance in implementing a rich flavour that feels like home in your favourite Dim Sum dishes. If you’re looking for more comfort food, try out their Signature Crispy Pork Buns ($7.55++ for 3) and Egg Tarts ($5.65++ for 3).

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