We enjoy dim sum, Chinese food, and xiao long bao. Yes, those off-white dumplings with amazing broth and thin, slightly transparent skin wrapped better than any gift we had received. Here are Singapore’s best…
- Din Tai Fung: Known for their world-renowned xiao long baos, Din Tai Fung serves up perfectly steamed dumplings filled with juicy pork and flavorful broth. Aside from the xiao long baos, the restaurant also offers other Taiwanese dishes and desserts. (@dintaifungsg, 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. daily)
- Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao: Offering a variety of Chinese cuisine, Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao specializes in its namesake dish, the xiao long bao. The dumplings here are filled with juicy meat and soup, with a thin skin that holds together well. (@crystaljadesg, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. daily)
- Paradise Dynasty: This restaurant is famous for its colorful xiao long baos, which come in various flavors like original, ginseng, and foie gras. Paradise Dynasty also serves up other Szechuan and Cantonese dishes that are worth trying. (@paradisedynasty_sg, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. daily)
- Paradise Group: With multiple locations across the island, Paradise Group is a popular chain that serves up a variety of Chinese cuisine, including xiao long baos. Aside from their classic pork-filled xiao long baos, the restaurant also offers a range of other dim sum and hotpot dishes. (@paradisegrpsg, opening hours vary by location)
- Imperial Treasure La Mian Xiao Long Bao: Located in the heart of Orchard Road, this restaurant serves up traditional Shanghainese xiao long baos that are filled with pork and soup. Aside from the xiao long baos, the restaurant also offers other Chinese dishes like noodles and seafood. (@imperialtreasuresg, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. daily)
- Tim Ho Wan: Originally from Hong Kong, Tim Ho Wan has made a name for itself as the “world’s cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant”. Aside from its famous baked buns, the restaurant also serves up a variety of dim sum dishes, including xiao long baos. (@thwsingapore, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. daily)
- Jia Jia Soup Dumplings: This hidden gem in Amoy Street Food Centre is known for its handmade soup dumplings, which are filled with juicy pork and soup. The restaurant also offers other Shanghai-style dishes like fried rice cakes and noodles. (@jiajiasoupdumplings, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. daily; closed on weekends)
- Lao Beijing: Serving up authentic Northern Chinese cuisine, Lao Beijing is known for its xiao long baos, which are filled with minced pork and broth. The restaurant also offers other dishes like Peking duck and hot pot. (@laobeijingsg, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. daily)
- Old Chengdu Sichuan Cuisine Restaurant: As the name suggests, this restaurant specializes in Sichuan cuisine, but its xiao long baos are worth a try too. Filled with minced pork and soup, the dumplings here pack a flavorful punch. (@oldchengdusichuancuisine, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. daily)
- Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant: Open 24 hours a day, this dim sum restaurant is a popular spot for supper. Its xiao long baos are juicy and flavorful, and the restaurant also offers a variety of other dim sum dishes like siew mai and har gao. (@sweechoon.sg, 24 hours daily)
