Best Dim Sum in KL

At Restaurant Ful Lai, one can enjoy dim sum till 2 in the morning, either for those who has a sudden dim sum craving (you know our belly is simply unpredictable) or drunk food for our fellow clubbers. However, it is not limited merely to those who are nocturnal but early birds as well. But brace yourselves, there usually is quite a line in the morning, especially when it is close to brunch hour. Choices of dim sum deserve a mention here, but if you yearn for a side to tag along, do not miss their Char Siew Bao.

Say goodbye to the scorching heat and clinking trays, as you step into a comfortable and modern eatery that serves you as good or even better Dim Sum. Dolly Dim Sum gives you a comfortable, visually pleasing and safe haven from the bustling city. Food-wise, they use only the freshest ingredients possible, down to the sauce that accompanies the dumplings. Your typical Siu Mai (Chicken and Prawn Dumpling), Har Gao (Prawn Dumpling), and Salad Prawn here have never tasted so refined. Washing it all down with tea is pretty common, but here one can expect Oriental-inspired cocktails! How cool is that?

Don’t get the idea of bright coloured dim sum case but nevertheless. Jin Xuan Hong Kong is one of the most successful dim sum restaurant in Malaysia. Accounting to a total of 6 branches all over Klang Valley. Though they do not serve high-quality, Oriental restaurant-like dim sum, they sure do provide decent dim sum at an affordable price. Popular for its Siu Mai and various other dumplings, Jin Xuan Hong Kong has people coming from afar for a nice dim sum breakfast. Grace up the table with a couple of char siew baos too for optimal satisfaction.

Marco Polo has been home to many dim sum lovers in the past. Although over-shadowed by recent and more modern dim sum competitors, Marco Polo has still yet to give up, garnering a loyal following of their own. Marco Polo is also one of the few restaurants that serve Dim Sum buffet for lunch. Apart from that, ala carte menu is also available for lunch and dinner. Last but not least, most of what they serve were pretty fresh and only some had minor drawbacks. Char siew bao and stewed chicken feet work wonderfully with the dim sums.

The dim sum at Secret Loc Cafe covers a wide range of options. From the steamed options, to the fried items; from main course items, to dessert, there’s a lot to choose from. The standouts in this extensive list have to be the Shanghai Xiao Long Bao, the creamy custard bun and the fried radish cake. The Shanghai Xiao Long Bao has that burst of flavourful soup that you look for in this particular dim sum. The skin holds it all in very well without you having to worry about the soup spilling out of the seal. The fried radish cake is cooked very well, resulting in a crispy exterior with a soft interior that’s a pleasure to bite into. As for the creamy custard bun, the skin is just thick enough to hold the juicy, creamy filling in the centre, but easy enough to bite into to enjoy the filling inside that has a great consistency.

Kedai Kopi Mee Bon has been a dim sum place for many of the locals for years. Illiterate in English with no menu and pricing, most of what they do might seem pretty ambiguous. Waiters will come out with a tray filled with different types of dishes, walking around aimlessly, and awaiting customer’s order. Hence, it is crucial that you notify them by force (verbal force). In general, the food was pretty good with a reasonable portion, the only thing lacking was perhaps the service. On a side note, their chicken wing cooked in a paper bag is highly recommended too.

The infamous dim sum chefs in Celestial Court never fails to tantalise the taste buds when it comes to dim sum delicacies. Whether it is the simplest of plate of dim sum or using a harmony of ingredients and the freshest produce, you can always look forward to a completely divine meal here. They offer dim sum as a brunch menu featuring over 70 authentic dim sum; from luxurious steamed dumplings to their signature abalone 'siew mai'. Having a meal here will certainly make your day a whole lot better! 

Way Modern Chinois is a modern, classy, elegant and refined restaurant offering contemporary Chinese cuisine. Done feeding your Instagram up gleefully, turn your attention to their latest selection of dim sums that are truly something special. With reinvented dishes such as their signature Skinless Shanghai Soup Dumpling, where the skin is translucent. Filled with a beautifully balanced soup, minced meat and served with ginger foam and squid-ink dough, the dish really pops in your mouth in 1 full bite. The best part? We are just talking about a slice of the dim sum menu.

Restaurant Yan Yan A One is one of the few selected dim sum places in Kuala Lumpur that opens for 24 hours. The best part, it always draws a decent amount of crowd, thus you never run out of company. Despite the fact that they do not sleep, their dim sum is priced reasonably well. Starting at RM2.90 for a serving of Siu Mai. Furthermore, they do not merely serve dim sum only but a variety of other side dishes as well. Porridge, stir-fried lala and quite a number more. Great place to be after a long night of fun or work!

The Han Room has been popular with many of the white collar working people within the Midvalley vicinity. Serving quality and delicious dim sum, it has definitely made a name for itself. One may have to splurge a little more here but considering the charming atmosphere and dim sums that scream with quality and varieties, it's surely worth it. Choices of dishes in The Han Room may be slightly different as compared to others as they offer more personalised dishes. You’ll find weird dishes like Baked Seafood in Crabshell, Roasted Pigeon, Baked Scallop, Braised Lobster Pumpkin Soup and many more. Fred not, most of which were pretty good.

Eden Dim Sum City restaurant in Bandar Menjalara is a popular place for many neighbourhood-goers for good dim sum in Kepong. Instead of going for the usual favourites, many opt for the one-of-a-kind dim sum here at Eden. The usual 'har gao' is done with a special twist, as they are wrapped with kuchai leaves instead. Feeling a little more adventurous? They also serve 'sushi' dim sum! On a side note, they are one of the dim sum places that operates till late at night! Do not worry about that sudden hunger of yours at an ungodly hour.

Hungry after shopping? Want an air-conditioned place to have your meal? Let’s try out Yu by Ruyi! High-class decoration with a great view. Different variations of dim sum that will make your day perfect. Have a great time with your family and friends at Yu by Ruyi!

Xin Cuisine has been around for quite some time. Previously known as Dragon Court Chinese Restaurant, it is now revamped with a newer design and decent menu choices. One of the key characteristics of the place includes the beautifully crafted dragon pillars within the restaurant and the entrance doors. Both which were pretty eye-catching and memorable. Food wise, you can assure that the quality and taste justifies the price. Though it may be slightly pricey, with the most expensive being RM18 per serving – it definitely was worth the price

Chynna offers a wonderful dining concept with an open dim sum kitchen, that is guaranteed to tickle your dim sum cravings and desires. Their delicate and subtle dim sum dishes are not only unique but memorable. You can expect to enjoy top-notch flavours for most of their signature classics, like the steamed Australian scallop and shrimp dumplings - which is a winner in both the looks and taste department. Last but not least, the steamed charcoal buns with salted egg yolk custard with a touch of gold on the skin of the buns are incredible! Do remember to try that out too!

The Ming Room is a full-fledged Chinese restaurant that serves Dim Sum for breakfast and ala carte for breakfast, lunch and dinner. What makes their dim sum a big hit is they are never skimp in terms of filling and each piece is given close scrutiny by the chefs. Interiorly, it’s pretty oriental with tables and chairs ranged not far from one another. It’s pretty difficult to manoeuvre in such a place. However, the staffs were friendly enough to attend to your calls and order, so no worries about going around looking for food – although there are live chefs cooking in front of everyone.

Dimsum lovers will definitely love the dishes served by Luk Yu Tea House! It a must to try their crispy beancurd with prawn and cheese and deep fried prawns with butter and salted egg.Their pork-free dim sum menu includes more than 25 kinds of steamed and fried dim sum, jelly and rice porridge.The prawn's Cheong Cheong Fun is silky smooth and  the prawn and cheese roll Crispy Tofu is very crispy and has a distinct texture.

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Toms' place is not just your ordinary cafe, as they serve a wholesome delight of fresh dim sum to locals near and far. Most dim sum these days are often pre-cooked and warmed upon order, but the folks at Toms' are more keen in making and preparing them upon order; which ensures absolute freshness and quality dim sum. What's more, their price is super reasonable for a KL eatery. Though it isn't exactly a fancy place, their price to taste ratio is absolutely on point. Truly justifying the loyal following they have garnered.

Dim Sum? Halal? That’s right! My Dim Sum which is located at Setapak Central Mall provides homemade dim sum every day for customers! Dim sum lovers might want to have a taste of it! Various selections of dim sum for you, your family and even your friends to enjoy! 

Can’t sleep with an empty stomach? Let’s try Restoran Dai Sum Yun! It is open until early morning, so no worries! Various selections of dim sum that will make you spoilt with choices~ Come out here with friends who like to grab a bite! 

Dim sum! Bun! Porridge! And—Restoran Sing Pao Dim Sum! That’s right! All the list of dim sum you know is at Restoran Sing Pao Dim Sum! They welcome customers with a wide smile and prepare the freshest dim sum for everyone every day. Don’t worry about midnight snacks, let’s go and have a bite there! 

Further down Jalan Alor, you will spot the most colorful and delicious dumpling stall called Fat Man Dim Sum.At Fat Man Dim Sum, they have few flavours which you can't find in usual dim sum restaurants such as curry pork, tomyam pork, black pepper pork and seaweed pork. They have various kinds of dimsum, made from chicken, fish, shrimp, or pork.Besides, their dumpling is a must try dish! Best thing of all, you can have dim sum all day long until mid-night!

Enjoy high class yet delicious dim sum at Yun House. With creativity, the dim sum served by them is of various combinations with seafood, chicken and others. Enjoy your time there, as there might be something special just for you.

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Looking for new places to try Dim Sum in KL? Opium KL must stand out as a cool modern Asian restaurant and be your first choice to go.The taste and  texture of the food is just right. You should try their  lo mai kai, siew mai, vietnamese yam ball and lemongrass stick. Do check out the "empress dowager" drink! Taste good too!

Everything is made in-house in accordance with generations old recipes. Tuck Cheong’s signature dim sum is their steamed rice, special pork ribs and steamed chicken rice which is rich in ingredients, including chicken, mushrooms and sausages. The tender braised pork ribs and the accompanying spicy gravy are enough to make a dish.It is very good to sell and is only available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.Keep your expectations low, just for nostalgia. Because almost everything here is self-service-no one carries snack baskets for you to choose from.

Yen restaurant is located at an unique space on the 11th floor of W Hotel Kuala Lumpur . Dimsum they served close to perfect.All of the dishes are just perfectly cooked and the portions are just perfect for each to consume.Not only that, they use "real meat"as ingredients, value for money and super delicious. Their food is delicious as every dish really comes with 'wok hei',mean cook with real flame.You will definitely love their dumplings with truffles, not to mention the desserts, really WOWWW.Don't miss the truffle milk pudding, aiyu jelly and egg tarts!

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