A signature dim sum item that elevates the humble dumpling to fine dining. The paper-thin wrapper holds a centre of tender lobster meat, finished with a dot of caviar that adds brine and a pop of texture. This is refined technique applied to a street food classic.
Tips from diners
Order the dim sum lunch set rather than à la carte — better value. The set includes multiple dumplings and items like this lobster variety.
At SGD 98++ per person (minimum 4 persons), this set lunch showcases the kitchen's best work across multiple dumpling and dim sum styles. The menu changes seasonally but typically includes har gow, siu mai, char siew bao, and specialty items. A great way to experience the restaurant without committing to full à la carte pricing.
Tips from diners
Book ahead for lunch sets, especially weekdays when business crowds fill seats. The 7-course dinner set at SGD 188++ is available if your group prefers evening dining.
Siu Mai (also called pork dumpling) at Summer Palace uses a blend of seasoned pork and finely chopped shiitake mushroom for umami depth. The wonton wrapper is folded into the signature open-top shape with a single pea on top. Simple but perfectly executed.
Tips from diners
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.
A variation on the classic char siew bao that includes chunks of pork rib alongside the traditional barbecued pork, adding textural contrast. The filling is glossy and sweet-savory, and the bun is pillowy and light.
Tips from diners
Ask for extra buns if you're sharing — the pork rib version is more filling than standard char siew bao, so one bun may not be enough.
A contemporary take on the classic har gow (shrimp dumpling). Summer Palace uses fresh sea scallop alongside tender shrimp, encased in the signature thin, almost glass-like wrapper that's a hallmark of quality dim sum. The filling is plump and succulent.
Tips from diners
The scallop adds sweetness and different texture from standard shrimp dumplings. Eat immediately after they arrive for best texture.
Summer Palace at Conrad Singapore Orchard has held a Michelin star since 2019, serving refined Cantonese cuisine with an emphasis on impeccably crafted dim sum. Located on Level 3 of the hotel at 1 Cuscaden Road, the restaurant specializes in both traditional dim sum (lunch) and elaborate Cantonese à la carte dishes. Each dim sum item is handcrafted with precise technique, elevating hawker classics to fine dining standards.
Reservations are essential, especially for lunch (12:00-14:30 Mon-Fri). Walk-ins may not be seated even during slow service.
The 5-course lunch set at SGD 98++ per person is significantly better value than ordering à la carte. Lunch timing is Mon-Fri 12:00-14:30; weekends are busier.
Located on Level 3 of Conrad Orchard, the restaurant offers views of the hotel gardens. Valet parking is available; enter via the hotel lobby.
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