These restaurants will cater to your cravings for all kinds of small plates, from chee cheong fun to congee
‘Dim sum’ literally translates to ‘close to the heart’, and for good reason. These beloved bite-sized dishes, often presented on small plates or in bamboo steamer baskets, are a well-loved comfort food. If you're always on the hunt for har gow or seeking out some siu mai, drop by these local eateries for some delectable dim sum. All these places also offer delivery, or are available on food delivery services. And if you're not sure how to properly enjoy these treats, we've got a handy guide here to help you!
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1. Dolly Dim Sum
This popular place is based on a modern interpretation of a Chinese tea house, and exudes a classy yet warm ambiance. Dolly Dim Sum is Muslim-friendly, and stocks all the usual delights, such as fried salad prawn dumplings, siu mai dumplings, chicken feet and loh mai kai (glutinous rice). A highlight is their Golden Fish Crackers: fish paste with cheese and salted egg yolk sandwiched between cream crackers. You’d be crackers to miss out on this treat!
Dolly Dim Sum | Various outlets, including Sunway Pyramid, Nu Sentral and The Curve
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