The best dim sum in Malaysia, according to chefs

"I love Restaurant Sing Pao for its dim sum. Its char siu bao is the best. The baos are fluffy and the char siu is smoky and flavourful. I also order its fried radish cakes, which are crispy on the outside and super soft on the inside, pork ribs, fishballs, and mixed porridge. The porridge is a thick-based porridge with an umami-filled dry seafood base and is filled with a lot of century eggs."

—Lee Zhe Xi, Eat and Cook

"It's open until late and as a chef, that's perfect for me. Stick to its classics. At those late night hours, there are no children running around demanding their iPads and nobody bothering you on the street with a sales pitch. It’s the usual outdoor seating but I like to think of it as al fresco dining. It works for anyone with a graveyard shift and it's always interesting to people-watch as you eat your dim sum."

—Ahong Yeang, Grub by Ahong & Friends

"My pick is TeoChew BM Restaurant in Bukit Mertajam. My favourite dish from this restaurant is its Hong Kong-style chee cheong fun. It literally melts in your mouth and follows with the taste of baby shrimp and fried shallots that are crunchy and umami. Its soy sauce is perfect, not too sweet or salty. Everything here is well-balanced."

—Adrian Tan, Curios-city

"My favourite dim sum is at Restaurant Min Star. My order here is the char siu bao, lo mai gai (steamed glutinous rice with chicken), siu mai (pork and prawn dumplings), and chee cheong fun, just to name a few. It's a special place to me and they keep their products fresh. Also, prices are very affordable."

—Dino Lee, Jade Pavilion