As JOHORNOW turns 3 this coming December 2018, we have selected 16 food, drinks, and entertainment hubs in Johor Bahru in which netizens will pick the top 10. As for this, here are the 10 best dim sum shops in JB voted by foodies via online!
**Note: The following shops are in no particular order**
1. Ta Si Xi Dim Sum (大四喜香港点心楼)
Those who love dim sum may no longer strange to Ta Si Xi Dim Sum, which is often crowded on weekends. Whether it’s fried snacks, steamed snacks or package dim sum, it has won the hearts of many diners. Customers can choose from Sichuan dumplings, fried radish cakes, umami Uda, Xiaolongbao, and more.
Location: 11, Jalan Camar 1/3, Taman Perling, Johor Bahru
Hours: 6:30am – 4:00pm; Closed on Wednesdays
2. D’Shanghai
One of the famous snack places that have branches all over Johor Bahru and serves wonderful foods 24/7. Food choices include Soup Dumpling, Peking Dumpling, D’Shanghai Prawn Dumpling, Chives Dumpling, Steamed Dumpling, BeanCurd Spring Rolls in Broth, and so much more!
Paradigm Mall Branch
Location: UG25, Paradigm Mall, Jalan Skudai, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor
Permas Jaya Head Office
Location: G-56, Jalan Permas 15/1, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, 81750 Masai, Johor Bahru, 81750 Malaysia
Sutera
Location: Sutera Mall, No. 1, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, Taman Sutera Utama, Skudai, Johor Bahru
KSL City Branch
Location: L2-132 KSL City Mall, 33 Jalan Seladang, Taman Abad, Johor Bahru, Johor
3. Dim Dim Sum Restaurant
A food place established by two people who obviously love snacks in 2016. The store sells a selection of snacks including steamed, fried, wrapped, porridge, and different flavors of sausage.
Location: 17, Jalan Pendekar 16, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, 81300 Skudai
Hours: 7:30am – 4:00pm; Closed on Mondays
4. Restoran Gim Cheng (锦成茶楼)
This store in Johor Bahru Park which has been operating for about a decade selling more than 60 kinds of Hong Kong-style dim sum. Aside from dim sum, Gim Cheng also recommends the succulent pork roasts.
Location: No. 2, Jalan Sagu 36, Taman Daya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
Hours: 7:00am – 1:00pm; Closed on Wednesdays
5. Kedai Makanan Hao You (豪友点心楼)
Taste the deliciousness of Chinese Hong Kong-style dim sum at Hao You, a snack house operating for more than 25 years now. There’s a range of traditional bags and dim sum to choose from.
Location: 1, Jalan Bakawali 50, Johor Bahru
Hours: 6:30am – 3:30pm; Closed on Sundays
6. Restoran Gui Yuan Sdn. Bhd. (桂苑港式点心茶楼)
When talking about dim sum in Johor Jaya, this more-than-10-year-operating store won’t surely be missed for its variety of steamed snacks! In addition, the restaurant is also known for its glutinous rice chicken topped with homemade sauces.
Location: 27, Jalan Dedap 8, Taman Johor Jaya, Johor Bahru
Hours: on-Fri, 6:30am – 1:00pm; Sat-Sun, 6:30am – 1:30pm
7. Onggi Dim Sum
With its “the key to delicious snacks is fresh” virtue, it rests assured that you will taste nothing but the freshest snacks and dim sum packages at Onggi Dim Sum.
Location: 2 Jalan NB2 2/1, Taman Nusa Bestari 2, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am – 6:00pm; Sat-Sun, 7:30am – 6:00pm
8. 思源香港点心 Say Yes Hong Kong Dim Sum
The first dim sum store in Johor Bahru. It offers not only carefully crafted dishes but also stylish and clean environment.
Location: 64, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/3, Taman Sutera Utama, Skudai, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
9. YamCha Hong Kong DimSum 饮茶港式点心
If you want to enjoy Hong Kong-style dim sum at fair prices, don’t hesitate to give this snack shop a go. One more thing, if you really want to try it, be sure to be early as the dim sum sold out fast.
Location: 4, Jalan Seri Orkid 31, Taman Sri Orkid, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
Hours: 7:30am – 5:00pm
10. Kak Kak Dim Sum Restaurant
Has been existing for more than three decades but still one of the great spots when it comes to dim sum.
Location: 9, Jalan Maju, Johor Bahru
Hours: 5:00pm – 12:00mn; Closed on Tuesdays