Dim Sum For The Soul – 10 Hidden Gem Places In Singapore You Need To Visit With Your Best Friend

What do we do best in Singapore? Eat. And when best friends come together for a day out, most times it’s to scour the city for its best treats. dim sum easily warms the heart, the perfect kind of food to feast on as the two of you bond. So this weekend, grab your best friend for an afternoon out, heading to one of these awesome dim sum spots that will have you both craving for more even after!

10 Hidden Dim Sum Gems To Visit

1. Paradise Teochew Restaurant

Part of Paradise Group, Paradise Teochew Restaurant will have your taste buds tingling with its authentic Teochew cuisine. Since we’re all more or less familiar with the Paradise brand of restaurant chains, you know for sure the taste is going to be on par. And within their menu, there’s a selection of delectable dim sums to choose from, including adorable custard buns in the shape of a little pig!

• Price: ~$50 per person
• Address: 21 Amber Road, #03-01 Chinese Swimming Club, Singapore 439870
• Telephone Number: +65 6348 7298

2. Mitzo

Forget the typical eggs benedict or pancakes during Sunday brunch with your bestie, and instead head over to Mitzo where you’ll be spoilt for choice with Chinese fare! Offering delectable dim sums and a wide array of starters and mains, Mitzo ensures you’ll have a hard time taking your pick! And the cream of the crop on their menu? Mitzo special barbecued pork – a beautifully tender char siew that is perfectly caramelised with a crispy coating!

• Price: ~$95 per person
• Address: Level 4 Grand Park Orchard, 270 Orchard Road, Singapore 238857
• Telephone Number: +65 6603 8855

3. TungLok Teahouse

If the both of you are big on interior decoration, then a visit to TungLok Teahouse is in order. The place resembles a 1960s Chinese teahouse, creating a lovely setting for patrons to dig into their piping hot dishes. Their dim sum is also made to order, meaning you’ll be served fresh and crisp food the whole way, so we strongly urge you to indulge as much as you can!

• Price: ~$30 per person
• Address: #01-73/79 Square 2, 10 Sinaran Drive, Singapore 307506
• Telephone Number: +65 6893 1123

4. Mouth Restaurant

Peculiar name aside, Mouth Restaurant serves some of the best dim sum you’ll find on our sunny island. It’s also within a friendlier budget, meaning the both of you don’t have to worry about spending too much. And what we love best about this place, is the fact that their custard bun is a little different – the exterior baked and fluffy – much like the skin of a typical BBQ pork bun!

• Price: ~$28 per person
• Address: 22 Cross Street, #01-61 China Square Central, South Bridge Court ShopHouse, Singapore 048421
• Telephone Number: +65 6438 5798

5. Bosses Restaurant

We Singaporeans always get bored of the norm. And what we constantly crave for is innovation, precisely what the team at Bosses Restaurant offers. They experiment with their dim sum recipes frequently, coming up with rather creative items on their menu. So if you’d like to bite into some new and novel dim sum, this is definitely the place to drag your best friend too!

• Price: ~$30 per person
• Address: 1 Harbourfront Walk, #02-156/157, VivoCity
• Telephone Number: +65 6376 9740

6. Clifford Pier Dim Sum

If you’re looking for that bit of cultural nostalgia, we’d say head to Clifford Pier Dim Sum. The interior will instantly remind you of Singapore’s younger days with its vintage vibes all around, and you get to soak everything in as you work your way through the marvelous dim sum they have to offer. Grab some locally inspired dishes while you’re at it too, like their Nonya popiah and kueh pie tee!

• Price: ~$30 per person
• Address: 80 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049326
• Telephone Number: +65 6597 5266

7. Zhong Guo La Mian Xiao Long Bao

If xiao long bao happens to be your favorite type of dim sum, then you’re in luck. Right in the heart of Chinatown sits Zhong Guo La Mian Xiao Long Bao, a tiny but lovely stall which does xiao long bao just right! It’s absolutely affordable so you and your best friend can buy as many servings as the both of you desire while digging in and enjoying the view of a bustling day within Chinatown.

• Price: ~ $6 per person
• Address: Smith Street, Chinatown, Silk House, Singapore 050335

8. Victor’s Kitchen

A cozy restaurant located at Sunshine Plaza, Victor’s Kitchen ensures they do every dish right! So where they lack in variety, they make up for in terms of taste and quality, leaving no customer disappointed! Many fans of the restaurant drop by for their custard egg buns, claiming it has just the right amount of ooze, as well as custard that’s of perfect texture!

• Price: ~$13 per person
• Address: 91 Bencoolen Street, #01-49 Sunshine Plaza, Singapore 189652
• Telephone Number: +65 9838 2851

9. Wen Dao Shi (Geylang) (搵到食)

A little hangout perfect for supper meet-ups with your best friend, Wen Dou Sek is a no-frills kind of restaurant that offers mouthwatering dim sum. It’s a popular choice for those craving snacks at the oddest of hours since it’s practically opened 24 hours a day! So if you and your best friend are the sorts that loves staying up until sunrise, you know you can both find refuge (and great food!) at Wen Dou Sek.

• Price: ~$14 per person
• Address: 126 Sims Ave, Singapore 387449
• Telephone Number: +65 6746 4757

10. Cherry Garden

If you both happen to be celebrating a special occasion and wouldn’t mind splurging, Cherry Garden is a good spot for some fine dim sum dining. Every corner of their interior is chic and every plate of their dim sum will leave you feeling impressed. Only premium ingredients are used, keeping each of their dishes high above the usual standard. So you know both you and your best friend will be leaving satisfied, the meal worth every penny spent!

• Price: ~$70 per person
• Address: 5 Raffles Ave, Singapore 039797
• Telephone Number: +65 6885 3500

Dim Sum Quiz!

Anyway, do remember that when laziness sets in, you can always count on Foodpanda to lift your spirits up… by delivering food right to your doorstep! And guess what? You can even earn cashback on your food delivery order when you click through ShopBack’s portal before ordering!

Ever stopped and wondered what Dim Sum you are? Me neither. Nevertheless, take this quiz to find out!

So what kind of dim sum are you? Let us know in the comments below!