For something a little more westernised, opt for the sweet and sour pork with fresh pineapple, which will not disappoint. Try the popular vegetarian truffle shiitake buns that look identical to a steamed mushroom, making it an Instagram-worthy picture. The restaurant boasts a spacious dining area with modern chic decor. Location: 2/F, City Hall, 5-7 Edinburgh Place, CentralĬontact: 2521 1303 Social Place Chef’s recommended charcoal custard bun ( © Social Place)įor contemporary dim sum done right, check out Social Place. Thankfully, for all us non-Cantonese speaking diners, the trolley has English writing on it (though there are no prices listed), so you know what’s coming. Just remember to be quick and have a bit of patience, as the staff aren’t exactly friendly. Expect to see little trolleys being carted around – have a peek as it passes your table and grab whatever dish suits your fancy. Varying drastically from the previous two dim sum shops, Maxim’s Palace City Hall is a banquet-style restaurant that seats over 600 diners surrounded by ornate decor. Though there are a handful of branches in Hong Kong, the most well-known branch is located at City Hall in Central. If you’re looking to get more of a true Hong Kong dim sum experience, Maxim’s Palace is the place to go. Locations: Sham Shui Po, Central, North Point, Olympic, West Kowloon Station, Tseung Kwan OĬontact: 27881226 Maxim’s Palace City Hall The Maxim’s Palace City Hall branch is a classic go-to dim sum place for many ( © Maxim’s Palace) Service is prompt, albeit a bit rough around the edges (especially for those who do not speak Cantonese), and you should expect a queue when you arrive if you’re there on the weekends. The pork buns at Tim Ho Wan are baked in a crispy, almost sweet pastry, as opposed to being steamed. Aside from the prestigious title awarded to this restaurant, people flock here for the Baked BBQ Pork Buns, which are unlike the pork buns found at other dim sum restaurants. Known as the world’s cheapest Michelin-star restaurant, Tim Ho Wan is a Hong Kong favourite for both locals and expats alike. Without further ado, read on to find out the best places for dim sum in Hong Kong! Tim Ho Wan Tim Ho Wan offers an array of Michelin-starred dim sum delicacies (© Tim Ho Wan) Tea is served the moment you sit down (some restaurants have a minimal tea charge) and ordering varies between restaurants the traditional restaurants serve their dim sum in trolleys that are carted around past tables, while others will give you a menu and pencil for you to check off which dishes you’d like. 6.Dim sum is all about sharing, so going with a big group is a great way to try a range of dishes. It might be worth noting that dim sum is usually only served till 2:00 pm. Tips for travelers: When ordering dim sum, make sure that you specifically ask them to prepare fresh ones in the kitchen. The servers were also quite attentive and willing to go the extra mile. Leave room for dessert, especially the custard bau and the green onion pancakes, a tasty delight beyond my imagination. A cup of their signature tea blends perfectly with the dish. I loved the sweet and sour sauce that accompanied the meal. Why we love this place: Their dim sum was moist and succulent, with large fillings. Oh, and did I mention the restaurant serves one of the best dim sum Honolulu has to offer? Almost as if the universe is saying, “You belong here!” Apart from the welcome, the service and the food are ethnic. A huge smile is awaiting you as you walk into the restaurant. Occupying a humble corner in Honolulu’s Chinatown, this quaint restaurant is like a home away from home.
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