Singapore’s dim sum scene is one of the most varied and consistently strong in Southeast Asia, spanning everything from no-frills Cantonese classics to Michelin-starred interpretations. Whether you are planning a multi-generational family lunch, a celebration with a large group, or a midweek meal with colleagues, the city has a dim sum restaurant well suited to the occasion. Here are eight worth knowing about.
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1. Fu Yuan Teochew Dining
Fu Yuan Teochew Dining is one of the few Chinese restaurants in Singapore to offer dim sum with a distinctly Teochew character alongside more familiar Cantonese dim sum delights. With over 20 varieties available for lunch daily, baked, fried and steamed—and a chef with over 20 years of experience hailing from Chaoshan in Guangdong—the handcrafted dim sum here is made with serious intent. Standout dishes include the steamed truffle char siew bun and the steamed durian custard bun, alongside staples such as steamed siew mai and mushroom dumplings. Dim sum is available for lunch only, and the restaurant also offers private dining rooms for larger celebratory meals. Fu Yuan has two outlets at Clarke Quay and Greenwood, both welcoming walk-ins and reservation bookings.
2. Summer Pavilion, The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore
Set within a modern Chinese garden, the one Michelin-star Summer Pavilion offers an intimate and sophisticated Cantonese dining experience, with dim sum available during lunch. Forget the chaotic clatter of metal pushcarts—this is fine dining at its most tranquil, with natural light flooding the glass pavilion and tables spaced far enough apart for relaxed conversation. The dim sum selection here is polished and precise, with highlights including pan-fried shredded yam with pumpkin, steamed prawn and bamboo shoot dumplings, and deep-fried taro with scallop and celery. Set menus and à la carte selections are available for lunch, ideal for business meetings, family gatherings, or special occasions.
3. Yan Ting, The St. Regis Singapore
Yan Ting is preferred among restaurants in Singapore for world and business elites, and serves lunch on weekdays and dinner daily, with Weekend Dim Sum Brunch available on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Priced from SGD 168++ per person, the weekend dim sum brunch is an extravagant procession of over sixty meticulously crafted dishes, with dim sum classics arriving in a seemingly endless parade of bamboo baskets and beautifully plated creations. Signature dishes worth ordering include the steamed siew mai, barbecue pork buns, and deep-fried lobster with egg floss. For groups who want a truly indulgent dim sum experience, Yan Ting is difficult to beat.
4. Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant, Carlton Hotel Singapore
Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant has been serving delectable Cantonese cuisine since 1988, and has been described as having a very traditional style of cooking preserved from generation to generation.The dim sum is a highlight for many regulars, with must-try items including baked barbecued pork buns and deep-fried seafood yam rolls. The restaurant has nine private dining rooms of various sizes, making it well suited for groups, business meetings and family celebrations alike. With a loyal following and popular lunch service, reservations are recommended.
5. Asia Grand Restaurant, Fairmont Singapore
Asia Grand Restaurant is located within Fairmont Singapore at 252 North Bridge Road, with a spacious dining area for up to 250 guests and seven private rooms suitable for business meetings, family gatherings and special occasions. The restaurant is known for handcrafted dim sum prepared alongside its traditional Cantonese dishes, with a selection ranging from classic steamed dumplings to baked and fried pastries. Dim sum is available for lunch only and is not served during dinner service. The restaurant is a short walk from City Hall MRT.
6. Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen
Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen has multiple outlets across Singapore, making it one of the most accessible options for families and groups who want reliable, well-executed Cantonese dim sum without the formality of a hotel restaurant. The menu covers all the traditional dim sum staples (xiao long bao, glutinous rice dumpling, egg tarts and deep fried and pan fried items) executed consistently across outlets. It is a practical and satisfying choice for larger groups with varied preferences, and the à la carte format means everyone at the table can order freely. Weekend dim sum sittings tend to fill up quickly, so advance booking is advisable.
7. Summer Palace, Conrad Singapore Orchard
Known for its refined Cantonese cuisine and elegant interiors, the one Michelin-star Summer Palace at Conrad Singapore Orchard, formerly Regent Singapore, is a well-regarded dim sum destination for families and groups seeking a quieter, more considered lunch sitting. The dim sum selection is traditional in its foundations but executed with care, and the room is well suited to multi-generational gatherings where comfort and service matter as much as the food itself. Two private dining rooms are available for groups who prefer a more exclusive setting, and the restaurant’s location near Orchard Road makes it convenient for guests arriving from across the island.
8. Jade Restaurant, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Jade at The Fullerton Hotel is a Cantonese restaurant that has built a steady following for its weekend yum cha, particularly among families who appreciate a more heritage-focused setting. The grandeur of The Fullerton, a conserved National Monument, provides a distinctive backdrop, and the weekend selection brings together handcrafted dim sum, signature dishes and desserts. One dish that stands out is the bak kut teh xiao long bao, a local take on the all-time favourite soup dumpling that brings the peppery, garlicky character of bak kut teh into a delicate wrapper with a spring onion-infused green skin. The crispy lobster dumpling is another signature worth noting. The restaurant can accommodate groups and features two private rooms and two partitioned areas for more intimate gatherings.
Book Your Dim Sum Lunch at Fu Yuan Teochew Dining
Singapore is not short of places to eat dim sum well, and this list gives you a solid starting point across different budgets, settings, and styles. For a dim sum experience that brings together handcrafted Teochew and Cantonese staples, live seafood, and a warm setting that works equally well for families and groups, Fu Yuan Teochew Dining is ready to welcome you. We have built a following among locals and visitors alike, and the kitchen takes each dim sum basket as seriously as the rest of the menu. Reservations are recommended. Make yours today at Clarke Quay or Greenwood, and come with a proper appetite.
