Singapore dim sum 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.

Some of the most famous dim sum restaurants include Swee Choon Tim Sum in Jalan Besar, Red Star Restaurant in Chin Swee Road, and Yum Cha in Chinatown.

Favourite items include chee cheong fun, steamed pork ribs, egg tarts, and pan-fried radish cake.

Most places serve dim sum all day, though some offer only breakfast or brunch—weekends are usually busiest, so reservations help.

Pair your 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 here centrally located or near MRTs—making it easy to find good dim sum wherever you are in Singapore.

Whether you’re catching up with friends, having a family brunch or just craving comfort food, dim sum in Singapore is always a crowd-pleaser with endless choices for every taste and budget.