Dim sum in Singapore are hugely popular among locals and tourists looking for delicious, shareable snacks. You’ll find everything from old-school dim sum carts to trendy eateries with creative twists on classic recipes.

Well-known favourites are Swee Choon (open till late), Red Star (with roaming trolleys), and Tim Ho Wan (the famed Hong Kong import).

Classic dishes you must try are har gow (shrimp dumplings), siew mai (pork dumplings), char siew bao (BBQ pork buns), liu sha bao (salted egg custard buns), and chee cheong fun (rice rolls).

Many restaurants offer all-day dim sum, but early mornings or lunch are prime times—expect crowds at the most famous spots.

Pair your here meal with a pot of tea for the full yum cha experience—a tradition at both heritage and modern dim sum spots.

You can enjoy dim sum at casual coffee shops for just a few dollars per plate or splurge on sophisticated settings for celebrations.

Most top spots are centrally located or near MRTs—making it easy to find good dim sum wherever you are in Singapore.

For a classic Cantonese meal or a fun group gathering, Singapore’s dim sum scene never disappoints.