10 Must-Try Dim Sums: Bite-Sized Goodies in Ipoh!

When talking about Chinese-style foods, dim sum is one of the best ones there is. Dim sum is cute smaller versions of some of our favorite foods. The appetizing smell of its fragrant steam will definitely make us hungry in just a second. And who doesn’t love the way it’s presented? They are bite-sized portions of food that we eat using chopsticks. Just pick it up, put it into your mouth, and enjoy its delicious taste! Yummy! Today, let us find out 10 must-try dim sums in Ipoh! 

 

1. Ming Court Hong Kong Dim Sum (明阁香港点心)

 

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This restaurant is a famous dim sum restaurant that is visited by many tourists and locals of Ipoh. Every day, they make sure that their dim sum is freshly made! Some of the main dishes are shrimp dumplings, rice chicken, and siu mai, which are definitely must-try! 

Location: 36, Jalan Leong Sin Nam, Kampung Jawa, 30300 Ipoh, Perak

Business Hours: 6:00am – 12:30pm; Closed on Thursdays

Contact: 05-255 7134

 

2. Chooi Yue Dim Sum

 

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Try Hong Kong-style Dim Sum here at Chooi Yue Dim Sum, which also serves delectable hand-made dim sum! In addition, they also serve shrimp rolls, egg tarts, mushroom rolls, and many more! 

Location: No.2. Tingkat Taman Ipoh 12, Taman Ipoh Selatan Ipoh, Perak
Business Hours: 7:00am – 2:00pm; Closed on Thursdays

Contact: 016-534 5965

 

3. 玉福满 Restoran Yoke Fook Moon

 

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Fancying a delicious breakfast Dim Sum or craving it for dinner? No problem because Restoran Yoke Fook Moon is open in the morning and also at night, ready to serve you with yummy Dim Sum! Make your tummies happy and filled when you try their meaty cha siu bao!

Location: 67-69, Jalan Leong Sin Nam, 30300 Ipoh, Perak

Business Hours: 6:30am – 1:30pm; 6:30pm – 10:00pm

Contact: 05-241 6589

 

4. Canning Dim Sum

 

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Canning Dim Sum is not just your usual dim sum place, it is, in fact, a luxurious place turned dim sum restaurant! Now you can indulge many different kinds of delicious food in a beautiful environment! 

Location: No.1, Lebuh Cecil Rae, Taman Canning, Ipoh, Perak

Business Hours: 6:30am – 2:30pm; Closed on Wednesdays

Contact: 016-26800535

 

5. Dim Sum Yuen

 

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Dim Sum is indeed best when paired with tea! That is why the owner of Dim Sum Yuen serves their foods with rich tea, which are in fact imported from Hong Kong. The nice and clean environment here is also a big plus to its customers!

Location: 50, Taman Canning, 31400, Ipoh, Perak

Business Hours: Mon, 10:00am – 10:00pm; Tue-Sat, 7:30am – 10:00pm; Sun, 7:30am – 3:30pm

Contact: 05-545 2268

 

6. 新锦益点心茶楼 Restoran Sun Kim Aik

 

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Restoran Sun Kim Aik has been serving the people of Ipoh for more than 40 years now. And each day starting at 5 in the morning, they serve freshly-made dishes such as our favorite Dim Sum! Visit them and try for yourself! 

Location: 297, Jalan Lahat Falim, 30200 Ipoh, Perak

Business Hours: 5:00am – 11:30pm; Closed on Wednesdays

 

7. 鸿星楼点心 Restoran Hong Xing Dim Sum

 

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You’ll never run out of food choices because this restaurant serves a variety of specials for you to try! Some of their best-sellers are shrimp dumplings, shrimp rolls, shanghai, and salted egg!  

Location: 35&37, Bercham Bistari 3, Medan Bercham Bistari, 31400 Ipoh, Perak

Business Hours: 7:00am – 2:00pm; Closed on Thursdays

Contact: 05-5453779

 

8. Restoran Botani Dim Sum 翠林苑粤式点心

 

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Craving for other dishes paired with your favorite dim sum? Then Restoran Botani Dim Sum is your place to go because aside from a variety of dim sum available here, they also serve pasta and rice dishes. For foodies who have a big stomach capacity!  

Location: 1, Jalan Lapangan Siber 10, Bandar Cyber, Ipoh, Perak

Business Hours: 7:00am – 2:00pm; Closed on Wednesdays

Contact: 012-400 7820

 

9.  八分半 Restoran Hong Kong Dim Sum BFB

 

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Have a nice and cozy dim sum date with your special someone here at Restoran Hong Kong Dim Sum BFB. Enjoy their dishes plus refreshing tea! Just remember, come early so you can eat before the crowd comes! 

Location: No. 61, Persiaran Bandar Baru Tambun 16, Taman Ipoh Impian, 31400 Ipoh, Perak

Business Hours: 6:30am – 1:30pm

Contact: 017-666 5812

 

10. Dynasty Palace Restaurant

 

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Feel like royalty and enjoy exquisite dim sum fresh from the container! The food prices here are slightly higher than others because their way of making and preparing dim sum is indeed high-quality. They integrate both traditional and foreign styles.

Location: 16-18, Medan Stesen 18/11, Station 18, 31650 Ipoh, Perak

Business Hours: 7:00am – 2:30pm

Contact: 05-321 6419