Missing your weekly yum cha sessions with your family? Or have you just been craving for some dim sum? The Chinese-style delicacy features an assortment of bite-sized portions of food such as dumplings, buns and fried fritters that are served in little bamboo baskets. Unfortunately, unless you’re a pro in the kitchen, these morsels of joy aren’t easy to do up yourself.

Thankfully for us, there are many dim sum restaurants in Singapore that will be offering islandwide deliveries for dim sum during the Circuit Breaker period.

From the famous Swee Choon to the underrated Yi Dian Xin, we’ve got all your dim sum delivery needs covered. While we will have to do without the bamboo baskets and the experience itself, this shall suffice for now.

DIM SUM HAUS

Tucked away a few streets down from the highly-raved about Swee Choon is Dim Sum Haus, a small, underrated dim sum shop that serves up affordable yet amazing dim sum. We feel that this place is a strong rival to Swee Choon as their dim sum is really good and affordable at the same time. Thankfully, they do islandwide dim sum delivery during this period!

Be sure to get their Baked Salted Egg Custard Bun (S$5.40 for 3 pieces), Pan Fried Mushroom Bun (S$5.30 for 3 pieces) and Hak Kam Kai Siew Mai (S$4.70 for 3 pieces).

Stay home and order from their website. Free islandwide dim sum delivery for orders above S$50. For orders below S$50, delivery charges depend on your location.

Photo Credit: Hong Kong Zhai 

HONG KONG ZHAI HOUSE OF DIM SUM

Situated in a corner of Ang Mo Kio is Hong Kong Zhai House of Dim Sum, a popular dim sum eatery. Here, they sell fresh, hand-made dim sum that will not cost you more than S$10 for a substantial (and beyond satisfying) portion.

Aside from delivering freshly steamed dim sum like their BBQ Pork Bun (S$2.20 for 2 pieces), Siew Mai (S$3.80 for 3 pieces) and Beancurd Skin Roll (S$3.30 for 3 pieces), they also have a range of Ready-To-Cook frozen dim sum that you can store and prepare yourself. These include Xiao Long Bao (S$7.60 for 6 pieces), Prawn Dumplings (S$8 for 6 pieces) and Creamy Custard Bun (S$6.40 for 5 pieces).

Order from their website. Free islandwide dim sum delivery for orders above S$100. For orders below S$100, delivery charges depend on your location. Minimum order is for dim sum delivery is S$38.

Photo Credit: Kow Loon Hong Kong Dim Sum 

KOW LOON HONG KONG DIM SUM

Another stall that is located at Ang Mo Kio is Kow Loon Hong Kong Dim Sum. They’ve been dishing out delicious and affordable baskets of Hong Kong and Shang Hai dim sum for over 30 years, which is testament to the quality of their dim sum. Now, you can enjoy their dim sum at home as they will be doing islandwide delivery for dim sum.

For the Circuit Breaker period, they will be selling frozen dim sum that you can steam and prepare yourself at home whenever you like. Examples of dim sum you can order include their Freshly Handmade Frozen Har Gow (S$14 for 12 pieces), Freshly Handmade Frozen BBQ Pork Bun (S$5 for 6 pieces) and Freshly Handmade Frozen Glutinous Rice (S$6.80 for 2 pieces).

You can Whatsapp  9387 8612 / 8498 3161 for islandwide dim sum delivery. Delivery charges depend on your location.`

Photo Credit: Lao Zi Hao Confectionery & Souvenirs

LAO ZI HAO CONFECTIONERY & SOUVENIRS

The dim sum at Lao Zi Hao has been painstakingly made by 4 bakers with over 30 years of experience and their menu has around 20 kinds of dim sum for you to choose from. Their dim sum is available for islandwide delivery during the Circuit Breaker.

There is an assortment of frozen and chilled dim sum ranging from Lotus Bun (S$10 for 12 pieces) and Steam Pork Ribs (S$16 for 800 grams) to Homemade Chee Cheong Fun with Char Siew Filling (S$10 for 8 pieces).

Call or Whatsapp 6743 4493 / 9728 4065 to get them to deliver you some dim sum. Free islandwide dim sum delivery for orders above S$80 and orders below S$80 will be charged S$8 per drop off point.

Photo Credit: Singapore Handmade Dim Sum 

SINGAPORE HANDMADE DIM SUM

For years, Singapore Handmade Dim Sum has specialised in producing fresh dim sum that are all handmade with plenty of love. You can now taste it at home with their dim sum islandwide delivery services.

They will be delivering ready-to-eat dim sum to your door, including their Signature Royal Chicken Pau (S$3.80), Prawn Chee Cheong Fun (S$3) and Siew Mai (S$3).

Whatsapp 9655 1626 to order in some dim sum. Delivery charges for islandwide dim sum delivery range from S$6 to S$14 depending on your location.

SUM DIM SUM

This Tiffany blue-themed restaurant is a relatively new kid on the block and they serve an array of dim sum to satisfy your cravings. We recommend getting their Crispy Pork Bun and BBQ Pork Rice Rolls. While you can’t bask in the restaurant’s pretty interior, you can still enjoy their dim sum as they provide islandwide dim sum delivery services.

Sum Dim Sum is known for their Signature Crispy Pork Bun (S$6 for 3 pieces), BBQ Pork Rice Roll (S$4.90) and Shanghai Xiao Long Bao (S$5.50 for 4 pieces).

Call 9092 2662 / 9005 9381 to place your order. A minimum spend of S$50 is needed for islandwide dim sum delivery and delivery fees are kept at a flat rate of S$5.

SWEE CHOON

If you haven’t heard of Swee Choon, you’ve probably been living under a rock. Swee Choon is a well-loved supper spot and dim sum restaurant that people head to whenever their dim sum cravings strike. This place is famous for being open until the wee hours of the morning as well as their never-ending snaking queues. The good part of ordering in is that you can avoid the queues and wait at home.

Tuck into favourites such as Siew Mai (S$7.60 for 6 pieces), Steamed Pork Ribs (S$7.40 for 2 portions) and Rice Roll with Prawn (S$9.20 for 2 portions). They will also be having Dim Sum Party Sets for different group sizes so you can feed your whole family! Dim Sum Party Set A feeds 3 to 4 pax and costs just S$59 while Dim Sum Party Set C feeds 15 to 20 pax and costs just S$288.

There also have chilled and frozen options; just let the restaurant know after placing your order.

Get your dim sum fix by ordering from their website. There is a flat delivery fee of S$5 per location for islandwide dim sum delivery.

TANG TEA HOUSE

Tang Tea House is a Halal dim sum eatery at Simpang Bedok known for their budget-friendly, scrumptious dishes. Now, our Muslim friends can enjoy their dim sum at home during the Circuit Breaker period as they are doing islandwide dim sum delivery.

They are popular for their Shanghai Steamed Dumpling (S$5.56 for 4 pieces), Chicken Crispy Roll (S$6.31 for 3 pieces) and Lo Mai Kai (S$3.85 for 1 piece).

Satisfy your dim sum needs and place your orders on their website. There is free islandwide dim sum delivery for orders above S$50. For orders below S$50, a flat rate of S$5 applies. No minimum order is needed.

THE DIM SUM PLACE

Sitting along the old-fashioned shophouses that line North Bridge Road is Halal-certified The Dim Sum Place. The dim sum restaurant doles out good Cantonese dim sum with a creative local twist that will allow you to sample a unique mix of flavours in a single meal setting. 

Do try their Molten Salted Egg Custard Bun (S$5.90), Spinach Dumpling with Shrimp (S$6.90) and Deep Fried Beancurd Skin Prawn (S$5.90).

Hurry and Whatsapp 9666 7420 or call 6655 8787 to place your orders. Free islandwide dim sum delivery for orders above S$50.

Photo Credit: Wong Chiew Restaurant 

WONG CHIEW RESTAURANT

Despite being around for over a decade, this humble corner coffee shop hasn’t gotten much limelight; but trust us when we say that these folks are worth patronising. Aside from dishing out roast meat, noodles and their signature Kampung Chicken, they also have an extensive array of dim sum you can choose from for islandwide delivery.

Their dim sum delivery menu features Century Egg Siew Mai (S$3.20), Xiao Long Bao (S$3.70) and Pork Big Bin (S$2). They also have frozen options for dim sum delivery.

Get your frozen and fresh dim sum from their website or call 6456 6838. Free islandwide dim sum delivery for orders above S$60. Delivery charges depend on location.

YI DIAN XIN ISLANDWIDE DELIVERY

This hidden gem tucked away in Kovan serves fantastic dim sum that we feel is on par with many dim sum restaurants. Despite that, the prices here are cheap and affordable, so you can eat as much as you want without burning a hole in your pocket. Luckily, you can enjoy these wallet-friendly dim sum from the comfort of your home with their islandwide dim sum delivery!

We recommend getting their Steamed Carrot Cake (S$3), Signature Salted Egg Custard Pau (S$3.80 for 3 pieces) and Shanghai Xiao Long Bao (S$3.40 for 3 pieces).

Islandwide dim sum delivery is available on GrabFood. Delivery charges depend on your location.

Photo Credit: Yum Cha Restaurant 

YUM CHA RESTAURANT ISLANDWIDE DELIVERY

Since 2000, Yum Cha Restaurant is a renowned dim sum restaurant that has been selling scrumptious dim sum at Chinatown, with the aim of bringing back the dim sum tea house concept in a shophouse setting. While you cannot enjoy your dim sum in such a nostalgic atmosphere, you can still enjoy their dim sum during the Circuit Breaker period by ordering in.

They have freshly steamed dishes such as Sakura Peach Bun (S$16 for 8 pieces), Signature BBQ Pork Bun (S$4.20 for 2 pieces) and Signature Fish Roe Siew Mai (S$5.20 for 3 pieces). If you prefer your dim sum frozen so you can store them for a later date, they have Yum Cha Prawn Dumpling (S$13.80 for 8 pieces), Crystal Chives Dumplings (S$12.80 for 8 pieces) and Deep Fried Prawn Beancurd (S$12.80 for 8 pieces) available for order.

There are also Dim Sum Sets that you can order to feed the masses. For instance, Dim Sum Set A which serves 8 to 10 pax and costs just S$99.80. For smaller families, you can opt for the Petite Dim Sum Set which serves 3 to 4 pax and costs just S$49.90.

Order your freshly steamed dim sum from their website. A minimum order of S$50 is needed. Islandwide dim sum delivery is at a flat rate of S$5.

If you haven’t heard of Simpang Bedok or you’re an Eastie looking to (hopefully) discover some new in the area, we’re here to introduce some places you might fancy at this popular alcove of affordable eats and undiscovered hot spots!

Nearby Tanah Merah MRT station, this cosy corner in the East of Singapore has much to offer – from good ol’ Bak Chor Mee and halal Dim Sum to fancy Crab Meat Linguine and Wagyu Bowls, Simpang Bedok’s food options will keep you coming back for more!

BADOQUE

Looking for monster portions of pasta dishes, pizzas and steak? Badoque is one of the few stalls in Bedok’s bustling cafe scene that boasts a wide array of Italian fare with a touch of Asian and Mediterranean flavours.

With 10 different types of pasta dishes and pizzas to choose from, we reckon that there is surely something for everyone at Badoque!

298 Bedok Road
Bedok Shopping Complex
Singapore 469454
Tel: +65 6446 6928
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 11pm
(Closed on Monday)
Nearest Station: Bedok

BURNING OAK

Beef-lovers, keep your eyes peeled for the Wagyu and Truffle Mince (S$16 nett) bowl which comes served with medium-rare slices of wagyu as well as minced beef that boasts a strong note of truffle.

The juicy and tender wagyu sure hits all the right spots to satisfy any beef bowl cravings and the umami-packed truffle mince gives the dish an extra fragrance. What’s more, portions are rather huge considering the price point!

The Burning Oak
348 Bedok Road
The Bedok Marketplace#02-16
Singapore 469560
Tel: +65 9873 6093
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 2pm, 6pm – 9pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Tanah Merah

ENAK ENAK HONG KONG TEA HOUSE

Nestled in quiet Simpang Bedok is Enak Enak Hong Kong Tea House, a halal dim sum tea restaurant in Singapore which offers a variety of affordable halal dim sum.

Some highlights were the steamed Siew Mai and the Fried Carrot Cake! With a myriad of dim sum options to choose from, it’s the perfect place to go with a group of friends!

Enak Enak Hong Kong Tea House
340/342 Bedok Road
Singapore 469520
Tel: 6246 1211
Daily: 10am – 6am
Nearest station: Tanah Merah

FORAGE CAFE

Taking over the space of the now-defunct D’Zerts Cafe is the newest hidden gem in the East of Singapore, The Forage Cafe by Thirteen Honey in Simpang Bedok. Their extensive menu features a plethora of all-day brunch, pasta and mains. What’s great is that they also are trying to incorporate their own farmed honey (from Malaysia) into all their dishes as a sugar replacement!

The price point may be a little hefty to some, but the portion certainly makes up for it. That’s not all! If you were a fan of D’zerts Cafe’s sweet creations, you’ll be happy to know that D’zerts still supplies bakes and desserts to The Forage Cafe.

The Forage Cafe
30 Jalan Pari Burong
Singapore 488696
Tue to Sun: 10am – 10pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Simei

JALAN TUA KONG LAU LIM MEE POK – THE ART OF MEE POK

Embroiled in a same-name battle with two other mee pok establishments, Jalan Tua Kong Lau Lim Mee Pok strives to bring the best bowl of noodles to the table. Affordably priced at S$5 per bowl, you’re served a generous portion of noodles, fishballs, meatballs and minced meat.

The noodles are super “QQ” and are coated with their signature lard-chilli sauce. It’s definitely a winner of the mee pok rivalry in our books!

306 Bedok Road
Singapore 469466
Daily: 7am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Tanah Merah

MR/MS KNEADY’S

Mr. and Ms. Kneady are two adorable, artisan bakeries that sell different bakes. Mr Kneady sells a variety of delicious, dense sourdough bread and pizzas while Ms. Kneady sells sweet treats such as pastries and desserts. All of their items are baked fresh daily.

348 Bedok Road
#02-24 The Bedok Marketplace
Singapore 469560
Tue to Thu: 11am – 9pm
Fri to Sun: 11am – 9.30pm
(Closed on Mondays)
Nearest Station: Tanah Merah

Photo Credit: Instagram

SELEGIE SOYA BEAN

Specializing in the freshest soya bean-based drinks and desserts, Selegie Soya Bean is a popular place in Simpang Bedok for many to grab-and-go some healthier sweet treats. Their soya bean drink and grass jelly are amazing thirst quenchers in Singapore’s sweltering heat!

320 Bedok Road
Singapore 469487
Daily: 7.30am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Tanah Merah

SPIZE

When it comes to having supper in Singapore, Simpang Bedok – a stretch of halal eateries that open till late – immediately comes to mind. Among them, Spize Supper Club is one of the most famous Muslim restaurants serving halal food. Besides Simpang Bedok, it also has another branch at River Valley that caters to the hungry late night club goers.

If you ever find yourself hungry in the middle of the night, Spize halal restaurant at Simpang Bedok is probably your best bet.

336 Bedok Road
Bedok Shopping Complex
Singapore 469512
Mon to Thu: 10am – 3am
Fri to Sun: 10am – 4am
Nearest Station: Tanah Merah

TANG TEA HOUSE

We are firm believers that the best dim sum should not only be yummy, but affordable too. Tang Tea House is a halal dim sum eatery at Simpang Bedok known for their budget-friendly scrumptious dishes, made fresh every single day.

Our favourite were their Coffee Buns! The soft bun tore apart easily, oozing thick coffee paste that wasn’t too jelak or sweet.

357/359 Bedok Road
Singapore 469545
Sun to Thurs: 11am – 2am
Fri & Sat: 11am – 3am
Tel: +65 6445 9100
Nearest Station: Tanah Merah

THE NAUGHTY CHEF

The Naughty Chef believes that authentic Italian food should not be expensive. This can be seen in their menu choices where they serve up affordable, delicious Italian food at a fraction of restaurant prices. Here, they sell classic Italian dishes such as pasta, pizza and risotto. There are also desserts such as pannacotta and Baileys tiramisu.

From steaming baskets of siew mai to liu sha baos (salted egg yolk custard buns), dim sum is a well-loved staple among Singaporeans.

Yet, we are firm believers that the best dim sum should not only be yummy, but affordable too. Tang Tea House is a halal dim sum eatery at Simpang Bedok known for their budget-friendly scrumptious dishes.

The Coffee Buns (S$3.40/3 pcs) were up first; from afar, we could already smell the mouth-watering aroma of coffee. The soft bun tore apart easily, oozing thick coffee paste; the gooey filling melted in our mouths with a bold coffee scent that lingered on our palates. The paste wasn’t cloyingly sweet as well.

We thought it was a novel twist to run-of-the-mill lotus or red bean paste; we can safely say this coffee dish was our favourite!

Next, we tried the Hong-Kong Style Egg Tarts (S$4.20/3 pcs). The crust was crispy and flaky with a biscuit-like texture. The wobbly goodness was also soft and slightly sweet in the middle without an overpowering taste of butter. It was a pastry done well, unlike other egg tarts that tend to be overly crumbly.

We would recommend trying the Steamed Rice Roll with BBQ Chicken (S$4.20/1 plate) too. The skin of the rice roll was Q and thick enough to hold a substantial amount of chicken filling. Paired with the sweet soy sauce, the piquant dish had a hint of tanginess. The chilli also gave the dish an extra kick of spice.

The Deep-Fried Shrimps Dumping with Mayonnaise (S$4.70/3 pcs) was incredibly crispy and the meat to skin ratio was just right. It had a generous amount of filling, with oozing meat and prawn. Dipped into the mayo, the toothsome dumpling was an explosion of sweet and savoury flavour.

Out of the lot, the Steamed Chicken Dumpling (S$4.70/4 pcs) was our least favourite. The skin was slightly doughy, and the chicken stuffing a tad bit mushy. We would have preferred if the skin was thinner and the chicken had more bite. The filling lacked seasoning as well, and the vinegar sauce overpowered the dumpling’s taste.

If you are looking to satisfy your dim sum cravings or simply happen to be in the area, do drop by Tang Tea House and give them a try!

Tang Tea House
357/359 Bedok Road
Singapore 469545
Sun to Thurs: 11am – 2am
Fri & Sat: 11am – 3am
Tel: +65 6445 9100
Nearest Station: Tanah Merah
(Multiple outlets islandwide)

You’d probably associate Sunshine Plaza as the spot for all your printing needs. But that building is more than that.

The next time you’re looking for savoury light bites or a short sit down to recharge your tired mind in between running errands, head over to Victor’s Kitchen at Sunshine Plaza. This household name is an unpretentious eatery with a bare minimum set up but plastered on their glass walls are raving newspaper reviews stamps that tout them as best.

For simple, fuss-free dim sum, here’s what we love about Victor’s Kitchen.

We settled down, ticked off their order chit, made payment at the counter, then waited for our food to be made.

Good for breakfast or a tea time snack, there are a few standout dishes you should consider for a safe bet and here are some that we tried.

For one, you can’t walk out of Victor’s Kitchen without an order of their Golden Egg Yolk Lava Bun (S$4.80) because they are touted to have the best custard buns in Singapore. The molten core quickly soaked into the base of the soft paus and tearing them apart let flow what looked like yellow grainy goodness. The butter oil had separated from the custard but that didn’t change the fact that the paus were pretty decent with a definite salted egg yolk fragrance.

Our order of Victor’s King Prawn Dumplings (S$5.20) came as a three-piece set, each piece with a translucent thin skin that wrapped in three plump shrimps.

Chicken & Sausage in Glutinous Rice (S$5.80) is a dim sum staple and this one had pretty straightforward flavours with tender chunks of chicken.

Their Scallop, Sausage Carrot Cake with XO Sauce (S$4.80) is a steamed carrot cake that was almost thoroughly gooey without being cloyingly sticky or starchy. Lup cheong (Taiwanese sausage) and bits of shrimp were mixed into it. The XO sauce topping had a strong hae bi (dried shrimp) aroma and burned sharply in the back of our throats. This is one of the standout dishes at Victor’s Kitchen.

Have a H.K. Summer Iced Milk Tea (S$3.20) along with your meal. The drink comes as a cup served in a bowl of ice so the drink doesn’t get diluted over time. 

91 Bencoolen St, #01-49
Sunshine Plaza
Singapore 189652
Tel: +65 9838 2851
Daily: 10:30am  – 8pm
Nearest Station: Bencoolen