Dim Sum is a Cantonese term that literally translates to ‘Touching the Heart’. It is a traditional style of dining whereby small dishes are served to diners, consisting of steamed, fried or stir-fried dishes.
Dim Sum is usually eaten for breakfast. However, they’re suitable for any time of the day too. These are just some of the good Dim Sum restaurant locations in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya.
Restoran Tuck Cheong
Tuck Cheong is one of the most established Dim Sum shops you’ll find in the old part of Pudu. It serves breakfast from very early in the morning. You’ll have to be here before the Dim Sim finishes, which can easily happen before 10 a.m.
Their signature dish is actually steamed chicken rice bowl, which consists of tender marinated chicken and Chinese sausages on hot and fluffy rice. The crowds also love the Lor Mai Kai or steamed glutinous rice here.
Address: 29, Jalan Kancil, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 6:00a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (Closed on Mondays)
Yan Yan A One
This nondescript corner shop lot along Jalan Klang Lama used to serve Dim Sum 24 hours a day. However, ever since the Movement Control Order happened due to COVID-19, they’ve limited their service to open from morning until 2 a.m. the next day.
Their Dim Sum is one of the most affordable in town, being priced at only RM3.20 per dish. The restaurant also features a Tai Chow or stir fry menu from which you can order meats, seafood and veggies with rice.
Address: Jln Klang Lama, Taman Shanghai, 58100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Contact no: 03-7984 5972
Facebook page: Restaurant Yan Yan
Opening hours: Daily, 9:00 a.m – 2:00 a.m.
Hoong Foong Dim Sum
Located in USJ 21, Hoong Foong is a clean and spacious modern eatery offering several specialties. These unique dishes can’t be easily found in other Dim Sum places. They include Shang Hai Xiao Long Bao or Shanghai soup dumplings, Yam Lau Sha Bao and fried Glutinous Rice.
Additionally, other in-house specialties include their Fish Maw Pork dumplings, Shark Fin dumplings and Abalone Siu Mai. All of these are considered rather fancy and luxurious, but go for very affordable prices at Hoong Foong.
Address: 77 & 79 Pusat Perniagaan, Jalan USJ 21/10, Usj 21, 47630 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Contact no: 03-8081 2653
Facebook page: Hoong Foong Dim Sum
Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 7:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Phang Kee Dim Sum
Phang Kee is your friendly neighbourhood Dim Sum shop with a twist. Their most enticing menu item is the Gai Who Pau or Glutinous Rice Pao. In short, this is a Lor Mai Gai or steamed glutinous rice with chicken, wrapped in soft pao bread.
Additionally, you can expect the usual steamed and fried Dim Sum here at an affordable price. Also, everything here is prepared fresh daily. Visitors also love the Chee Cheong Fun, which has a silky-smooth texture and a sauce that’s not overpowering.
Address: 86, Jalan Radin Tengah, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Contact no: 012-329 1515
Facebook page: PHANG KEE Restaurant 潘记饱饺点心
Opening hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Closed on Tuesdays)
Bonus: Dolly Dim Sum
Dolly is a chain of halal Dim Sum eateries, where you can go if you’re dining with a diverse group of friends. Since it’s Muslim-friendly, chicken, beef and other halal meats are used as ingredients here. Diners love items such as their Salted Egg prawns, Salted Egg Lava Pao and Szechuan Chicken Dumplings.
Address: Find list of branches and their locations here
Website: dollydimsum.com
Facebook page: Dolly Dim Sum
Instagram page: dollydimsum
Opening hours: Daily, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Dine with Dim Sum
Dim Sum is such a versatile style of dining, as portions can be controlled and managed much more easily. That’s why parents love bringing their kids to Dim Sum shops too, as portion size is never a problem. Furthermore, there’s always something for everyone—whether sweet, savoury, crispy or soft!
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