Dim sum is undoubtedly a classic staple many Chinese communities enjoy, particularly during breakfast. Of course, you can find some restaurants that serve dim sum all day long as well. Not to mention there are a few of them that offer halal and pork-free versions as well. So if you are craving some morsel goodness, check out our Top 10 Dim Sum in KL & Selangor below.
1) Foo Hing Dim Sum
Over 15 years and still counting, Foo Hing Dim Sum’s enduring popularity lies in its handmade dim sum using time-honoured recipes. Their menu covers a wide range of dim sum from freshly steamed varieties like Siu Mai with Abalone and Steamed Bamboo Roll with Meat & Prawn to deep-fried choices and steamed bao. Don’t forget to order their bestselling Portuguese Egg Tart, available per piece or a box of six. You can locate Foo Hing Dim Sum at Bandar Puteri Puchong and USJ Taipan.
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2) The Ming Room
The Ming Room’s speciality lies in its Cantonese cuisine, which also includes Hong Kong-style dim sum varieties. Some of the signatures include “Typhoon Shelter” Prawn Dumpling, Ying Yang Crispy Char Siew Bao and Pan-Fried Radish Cake. They also offer comforting congee like Seafood Congee and Spinach & Peanuts Congee and not to forget, the delicious Crispy Prawns or Beancurd Skin Vegetarian Cheong Fun.
3) Dolly Dim Sum
You may come across Dolly Dim Sum if you frequent major shopping malls like IOI City Putrajaya, Pavilion KL and Sunway Pyramid. This halal-certified dim sum franchise allows even Muslim customers to enjoy traditional dim sum dishes in the comfort of a beautifully adorned Chinese teahouse-like setting. You will find varieties of them, covering from steamed (e.g. Siew Mai Dumpling, Homemade Fish Ball) to fried/pan-fried (e.g. Yam Croquette, Pan-Fried Radish Cake). Enjoy a nice and warm silken congee topped with ingredients like Century Egg & Shredded Chicken or Salted Egg & Shredded Chicken. Or indulge in a crispy, oven-baked Egg Tart.
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4) Bakul DimSum
Located at Bukit Damansara’s The Five, Bakul DimSum delights its customers with a scrumptious range of pork-free dim sum varieties. Try their Tradisi Har Gao or Siu Mai or the chef-recommended SzeChuan Dumpling. The latter combines Sichuan-style chicken dumplings with savoury soy sauce and chilli oil. Or bite into the steamed Peppery Beef Bun or Beetroot Bliss Bun. Not to mention warm your tummy with soothing Fish, Chicken or Veggie Congee.
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5) Ai Authentic Dim Sum Restaurant
This Setapak-based Ai Authentic Dim Sum Restaurant has around 50 dim sum varieties to choose from, no matter if you prefer steamed or fried. You will find the usuals like Siew Mai, Har Gow and Prawn Rice Rolls. Not to forget others such as Pan-Fried Dumplings, Sesame Balls and Sliced Radish Cakes, all of which are sold at reasonable prices. You can choose to dine indoors within the air-conditioned seating or outdoors.
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6) Restoran Yan Yang
Fancy some dim sum at any time of the day? Restoran Yan Yang fulfils your wish with its 24/7 services at Old Klang Road. As long as you are not fussy with the quality, their traditional dim sum varieties are all reasonably priced with plenty of choices here. Familiar staples from Siew Mai to Pan-Fried Meat Dumplings, Prawn/Char Siew Cheong Fun and Creamy Custard Buns can be found here in this restaurant.
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7) Elegant Inn
Operating since 2008, Elegant Inn has many loyal customers and newcomers alike coming here to enjoy its fine Cantonese cuisine. Among them, of course, is the Hong Kong-style dim sum with recommended dishes such as Siew Mai with Fish Roe, Shanghainese Dumplings and Homemade Fried Garlic Fish Balls. Or go for their baked varieties like Baked BBQ Meat Puff, Old Fashioned Prawn Toast or Stir Fried Radish Cake with Chef’s Sauce.
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8) Hoong Foong Dim Sum
The Subang Jaya folks can look forward to Hoong Foong Dim Sum, a place to enjoy tantalising dim sum varieties. Bestsellers include Har Gow, Beancurd Prawn Rolls, Siu Mai and Lo Mai Kai (Sticky Rice), just to name a few. Or try other choices like Salted Egg Mai, Meat Roll with Thai Sauce and Parsley Prawn Dumplings. They also offer assorted steamed bao from char siew to salted egg, yam and red bean with pandan paste.
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9) Mini Tanker
Operating at Damansara Kim and Bloomsvale Shopping Gallery, Mini Tanker — as you may guessed it — from the Extra Super Tanker restaurant chain offers individual rice & noodle dishes and signature roasts. Then, there’s the dim sum menu with choices from steamed (e.g. Prawn Dumplings, Beef Balls with Aged Orange Peel) to fried & baked (e.g. Signature Egg Tarts, Deep Fried Yam Puffs), assorted rice rolls and congee.
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10) DIN by Din Tai Fung
This pork-free DIN by Din Tai Fung restaurant chain has outlets available at Suria KLCC, Pavilion Damansara Heights and Nu Sentral among others. Expect quality dim sum varieties, notably the brand’s renowned Xiao Long Bao a.k.a. soup dumplings. There are crucial steps to enjoy this to the fullest including poking Xiao Long Bao on a spoon to release the broth inside with a pair of chopsticks.
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