Where is the best dim sum in Singapore?

Based on diner recommendations, the best dim sum in Singapore is at Roland Restaurant. We compared 27 restaurants serving dim sum.

How much does dim sum cost in Singapore?

Dim Sum prices in Singapore range from SGD2.00 to SGD63.00 across 27 restaurants.

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Best Dim Sum in Singapore

27 restaurants compared

Price range: SGD2.00 – SGD63.00

Avg recommendation: 88%

Top 5 Dim Sum in Singapore (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 27 restaurants:

Roland Restaurant, SGD24.00 (Marine Parade)
Summer Pavilion, SGD3.00 (Marina Centre)
Summer Palace, SGD10.00 (Tanglin)
Uncle Kun's Delicacies, SGD4.30 (Toa Payoh)
Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant, SGD5.50 (Jalan Besar)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 27 Restaurants Compared

Roland Restaurant

Marine Parade·$$

Dim Sum Selection

SGD24.00

Cantonese-style dim sum with har gow, siu mai, and specialty dumplings.

Tip: Come for lunch, not dinner. Dim sum is only served 11:30am-2:30pm, and selection is best early (11:30am-1pm).

Summer Pavilion

Marina Centre·$$$

Seared Scallop Dumpling

SGD3.00

Fried wonton wrapper filled with seared scallop, topped with sauce.

Tip: The fried wrapper is more delicate than it looks — eat with chopsticks to prevent it from collapsing. The scallop is the star, not the wrapper.

Summer Palace

Tanglin·$$$

Siu Mai with Pork and Mushroom

SGD10.00

Open-topped dumpling with pork and shiitake mushroom filling.

Tip: This is the most reliable way to judge a dim sum kitchen — simple filling and thin wrapper reveal any flaws. Summer Palace's version is textbook.

Uncle Kun's Delicacies

Toa Payoh·$

Lor Mai Kai (Glutinous Rice)

SGD4.30

Sticky rice with chicken, sausage, and mushroom wrapped in lotus leaf.

Tip: If you want to feel full after dim sum, lor mai kai plus a few siew mai gives you the ideal balance—rice, protein, and skill in one order.

Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant

Jalan Besar·$$

Mee-Suah Kueh (Wheat Noodle Cake)

SGD5.50

Pressed wheat noodle cake with savoury meat and vegetable toppings.

Tip: This is a lesser-known item worth exploring if you've had the standard dumplings. It's different enough to break up a dim sum run.

Uncle Kun's Delicacies

Toa Payoh·$

Hong Kong Glutinous Rice

SGD2.80

Sticky glutinous rice cooked with savory toppings, wrapped or served in leaf.

Tip: Hong Kong glutinous rice is S$2.80—it's the budget option that doesn't sacrifice quality, just complexity.

Summer Palace

Tanglin·$$$

Steamed Scallop Dumpling

SGD12.00

Har gow filled with fresh scallop and shrimp, wrapped in translucent wrapper.

Tip: The scallop adds sweetness and different texture from standard shrimp dumplings. Eat immediately after they arrive for best texture.

Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant

Gardens by the Bay·$$$

Dim Sum Selection

SGD26.00

Traditional Cantonese dim sum with har gow, siu mai, and specialty dumplings.

Tip: Dim sum is only available at lunch (11:30am-4pm). Come early for the best selection—carts are fuller earlier.

Jin Ting Wan

Marina Bay·$$$

Abalone Siu Mai

SGD18.00

Pork dumpling topped with braised abalone, a seafood variation.

Tip: Abalone siu mai is pricier than standard versions but worth trying to compare. The abalone should be tender, not tough or chewy.

#10

Jin Ting Wan

Marina Bay·$$$

Radish Puff

SGD12.00

Crispy pastry puff filled with shredded radish and diced Chinese ham.

Tip: Eat these immediately while hot — the pastry loses its crispness quickly. The radish filling is mild and subtle, balancing the ham's saltiness.

#11

Min Jiang

Orchard·$$

Dim Sum: Steamed Prawn Dumplings (Four Pieces)

SGD6.20

Delicate wheat flour wrapper encasing sweet whole prawn.

Tip: If the dim sum pushcart is operating during your lunch, flag it down when you see these — they're best eaten immediately while the wrapper is still warm.

#12

Jin Ting Wan

Marina Bay·$$$

Steamed Crispy Red Rice Roll with Shrimp & Pork

SGD13.00

Glutinous rice wrapped around shrimp and pork, then crisped until golden.

Tip: This style is less common than the steamed, cheong-fun style rice rolls. The crispy exterior adds a new dimension — worth trying if you're familiar with standard versions.

#13

Jade Palace Seafood Restaurant

Orchard·$$$

Dim Sum Selection

SGD24.00

Traditional Cantonese dim sum with har gow, siu mai, and rotating specialties.

Tip: Dim sum is available daily. Early afternoon (11am-2pm) offers the widest selection. Come hungry and explore.

#14

Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant

Jalan Besar·$$

Chicken Feet (Fung Zhao)

SGD5.00

Braised chicken feet in black bean and garlic sauce.

Tip: Try these if you've never had chicken feet before. The tender texture surprises most first-timers.

#15

Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant

Jalan Besar·$$

Mee-Suah Kueh

SGD2.40

Delicate noodle cake topped with preserved turnip and pork lard crispy bits.

Tip: This is old-school Cantonese dim sum that's hard to find now. It's light and delicate, best eaten by itself without adding soy sauce.

#16

Hai Tien Lo

Marina Centre·$$

Dim Sum Buffet Experience

SGD63.00

Unlimited dim sum selection with 18+ items, including roasts and signature specialties.

Tip: Weekday lunch buffet is remarkably priced for the quality — arrive before 12:30pm to maximize selection and minimize crowds.

#1792% recommend

Summer Palace

Tanglin·$$$

Lobster Dumplings with Caviar

SGD14.00

Delicate wonton wrapper encasing lobster meat, topped with caviar.

Tip: Order the dim sum lunch set rather than à la carte — better value. The set includes multiple dumplings and items like this lobster variety.

#1890% recommend

Cherry Garden

Marina Bay·$$$

Cantonese-Style Dim Sum Selection

Handcrafted dim sum featuring Chef Fei's refined interpretation of traditional Cantonese classics.

Tip: The dim sum lunch is a refined experience. Come early for the full selection — popular items sell out by 1:30pm.

#1990% recommend

Summer Pavilion

Marina Centre·$$$

Har Gow with Prawn

SGD2.00

Translucent shrimp dumpling in delicate wrapper, served as individual pieces.

Tip: Order at least 4 pieces to get variety. At a Michelin restaurant, even the 'basics' are worth ordering and comparing to other places.

#2089% recommend

Jin Ting Wan

Marina Bay·$$$

Siew Mai with Hokkaido Dried Scallop

SGD16.00

Pork dumpling topped with braised Hokkaido scallop, silky wonton skin.

Tip: The scallop topping is the key differentiator — it's not a standard Siew Mai. Order multiple pieces to appreciate the scallop's briny sweetness.

#2188% recommend

Uncle Kun's Delicacies

Toa Payoh·$

Har Gow (3 pieces)

SGD3.60

Crystal-thin shrimp dumplings with translucent wheat starch wrapper.

Tip: Har gow is the hardest dim sum to execute. If a place gets this right, you know they're serious. This passes all tests.

#2288% recommend

Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant

Jalan Besar·$$

Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings)

SGD4.50

Delicate prawn-filled dumplings with thin wheat-starch skin.

Tip: Eat these immediately while hot. They dry out and lose texture after 10 minutes.

#2388% recommend

Auntie's Wok and Steam

Bugis·$$

Dim Sum Selection

SGD4.00

Variety of steamed and fried dim sum including har gow, siu mai, and cheong fun.

Tip: Come for lunch when the cart service is rolling — you can sample multiple items and watch dishes being made in real time.

#2487% recommend

Summer Pavilion

Marina Centre·$$$

Steamed Black Truffle Dumpling

SGD7.50

Crystal dumpling wrapper filled with vegetables, mushroom and black truffle.

Tip: One of the few refined dim sum options for non-meat eaters. The truffle aroma is subtle but present — not overpowering.

#2587% recommend

Jin Ting Wan

Marina Bay·$$$

Truffle Har Gow

SGD14.00

Shrimp dumpling with translucent skin accented with truffle aroma.

Tip: The truffle aroma should be gentle and delicate, not overpowering. If it smells aggressively funky, it may be truffle oil rather than real truffle.

#2687% recommend

Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant

Jalan Besar·$$

Siu Mai (Pork & Shrimp Dumpling)

SGD4.50

Open-top pork and shrimp dumplings topped with a single roe.

Tip: Consume immediately—the filling cools quickly and the wrapper becomes rubbery.

#2785% recommend

Uncle Kun's Delicacies

Toa Payoh·$

Siew Mai (3 pieces)

SGD3.60

Open-topped pork and shrimp dumplings, steamed and topped with fish roe.

Tip: Siew mai quality separates real dim sum skill from casual dumpling making. Here you can taste 60 years of experience in the filling texture.