Where is the best dumplings in Singapore?

Based on diner recommendations, the best dumplings in Singapore is at Fu Ming (Redhill). We compared 18 restaurants serving dumplings.

How much does dumplings cost in Singapore?

Dumplings prices in Singapore range from SGD1.40 to SGD18.00 across 18 restaurants.

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Best Dumplings in Singapore

18 restaurants compared

Price range: SGD1.40 – SGD18.00

Avg recommendation: 94%

Top 5 Dumplings in Singapore (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 18 restaurants:

Fu Ming (Redhill), SGD1.40 (Bukit Merah)
Man Fu Yuan, SGD12.80 (Bugis)
Tampines Round Market & Food Centre, SGD6.00 (Tampines)
Crystal Jade Golden Palace, SGD12.00 (Orchard)
Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck, SGD14.00

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

All 18 Restaurants Compared

Fu Ming (Redhill)

Bukit Merah·$

Glutinous Rice Ball (Bak Zhang)

SGD1.40

Sticky rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo leaf, small sweet complement.

Tip: Add a bak zhang if you're eating a small carrot cake portion—it makes a more balanced snack and isn't expensive.

Man Fu Yuan

Bugis·$$$

Siu Mai with Conpoy and Mushroom

SGD12.80

Open-top pork and shrimp dumplings with dried scallop and shiitake, wrapped in fine yellow pastry.

Tip: These showcase why Man Fu Yuan's dim sum is celebrated. The ingredient quality is immediately apparent.

Tampines Round Market & Food Centre

Tampines·$

Ho Jiak Dumplings Noodle

SGD6.00

Noodle soup with handmade dumplings and meat broth.

Tip: This stall is popular among locals. Expect a wait during peak hours but the food justifies it.

Crystal Jade Golden Palace

Orchard·$$$

Siu Mai with Conpoy

SGD12.00

Open-top pork and shrimp dumplings topped with dried scallop, wrapped in thin yellow pastry.

Tip: The conpoy adds a unique flavor. These pair perfectly with their signature har gow and rice roll.

Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck

$$$

Char Siu Pao (Baked Barbecue Pork Buns)

SGD14.00

Soft baked buns filled with sweet and savory barbecued pork.

Tip: Order these while they're hot — they cool quickly and the texture changes. Eat within the first 5 minutes.

Man Fu Yuan

Bugis·$$$

Steamed Lobster and Egg White Dumpling

SGD18.00

Premium dim sum filled with fresh lobster meat and silky egg white, wrapped in a delicate skin.

Tip: This is on the dim sum buffet and represents the fine dining end of the spectrum. Don't miss it during your visit.

Hong Lim Market & Food Centre

Chinatown·$

Wanton Mee

SGD3.50

Noodles topped with wonton dumplings in soy and sesame sauce.

Tip: One of the cheapest noodle options at Hong Lim. Great value if wontons are fresh and dumpling filling is generous.

Hua Ting Restaurant

Orchard·$$$

Steamed Eastern Star Garoupa Dumpling

SGD12.80

Delicate dumplings filled with silky white fish meat from Eastern Star Garoupa.

Tip: The garoupa filling is delicate — these should be eaten gently to avoid losing the filling. Dip only the edge in soy sauce.

Crystal Jade Golden Palace

Orchard·$$$

Signature Har Gow

SGD13.20

Steamed shrimp dumplings with translucent skin and plump fresh shrimp.

Tip: These are must-order. The shrimp are sourced fresh daily and the wrapper-to-filling ratio is perfect.

#10

Tim Ho Wan

Toa Payoh·$$

Har Gow (Shrimp Dumpling)

SGD4.80

Classic steamed shrimp dumplings with translucent wrapper and fresh plump shrimp.

Tip: These are smaller portions than other restaurants, but the quality is uncompromised. Order multiple to your liking.

#11

Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre

Chinatown·$

Steamed Xiao Long Bao

SGD5.00

Delicate dumplings filled with pork and aspic, served in a bamboo steamer.

Tip: Stall #02-135 is open Wed-Fri 11:00-20:30, Sat-Sun 10:30-20:30, closed Mon-Tue. Order 1-2 steamer baskets and eat immediately while they're hot.

#12

Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck

$$$

Har Gow (Steamed Shrimp Dumplings)

SGD12.80

Delicate translucent dumplings filled with plump shrimp and bamboo shoots.

Tip: These are a must-order. The wrapper quality is exceptional — paper-thin without tearing.

#13

Man Fu Yuan

Bugis·$$$

Handcrafted Har Gow

SGD13.50

Steamed shrimp dumplings with paper-thin wrapper and plump fresh shrimp from the dim sum selection.

Tip: The weekend all-you-can-eat dim sum buffet is incredible value. The har gow alone is worth the S$78 per person price.

#14

Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck

$$$

Siu Mai (Steamed Pork and Shrimp Dumplings)

SGD11.20

Open-topped dumplings with minced pork, shrimp, and mushroom wrapped in thin yellow pastry.

Tip: The Siu Mai here has a higher ratio of shrimp to pork compared to many restaurants. Dip gently in soy sauce.

#1598% recommend

Tim Ho Wan

Toa Payoh·$$

Baked Bun with BBQ Pork (Char Siu Bao)

SGD4.50

Crumbly, fluffy baked bun filled with sweet-salty barbecued pork.

Tip: This is why people queue. Order at least two — the exterior is best when freshly baked. Eat immediately.

#1695% recommend

Kim Choo Kueh Chang

Joo Chiat·$

Nyonya Kueh Chang

SGD3.50

Pyramidal rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo with savory fillings.

Tip: Madam Helen Lim brought new recipes to honour her mother-in-law's legacy. Ask which flavours are in stock today — some are seasonal.

#1792% recommend

Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant

City Hall·$$$

Baked Barbecue Pork Bun (Char Siu Bao)

SGD12.50

Soft, fluffy baked bun filled with sweet-salty barbecued pork, a classic dim sum favorite.

Tip: This is a must-order. The bun-to-filling ratio is perfect, and the buns are baked fresh throughout service.

#1890% recommend

Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant

City Hall·$$$

Steamed Crab Meat and Egg White Dumpling

SGD14.80

Delicate dumplings filled with fresh crab meat and silky egg white, wrapped in a thin pastry skin.

Tip: This is what separates fine dim sum from standard. The crab meat quality is immediately noticeable.