Dim sum is one of the key dishes of Chinese cuisine, especially in Cantonese food culture. It is one of the popular breakfast selections in Malaysia. In Malaysia, you can find dim sum in many places, like street stalls, local coffee shops, fancy hotel restaurants and some seafood restaurants. The phrase ‘dim sum’ (點心) which can be directly translated to ‘touch the heart’. As the name implies, people always eat with family or friends while chatting over a cup of tea in the restaurant.
In Klang, we have put together a list of the top 10 dim sum establishments for those seeking exceptional culinary experiences. These restaurants offer an array of delicious dim sum items, such as succulent braised chicken feet, delectable BBQ Pork Buns, velvety custard buns, renowned Siu Mai, prawn dumplings, crispy yam balls, and much more. You can enjoy their offerings during breakfast, brunch, lunch, or teatime. Here are the top 10 best dim sum restaurants in Klang.
What is Dim Sum?
‘Dim sum’ encompasses a wide variety of bite-sized dishes commonly consumed during an extended brunch and accompanied by tea. Popular dim sum options include dumplings, buns, wraps, and noodle rolls filled with combinations of fresh seafood, meat, and vegetables, as well as puffs, tarts, and puddings. Each dish typically contains three to four pieces of dim sum, served steaming hot in bamboo baskets or on small plates. Today, many Chinese eateries offer dim sum for breakfast or lunch, and in numerous regions worldwide, it has become a customary weekly gathering for families and friends to bond over a delicious dim sum meal.
Why Dim Sums Are Among the Healthiest Options for Breakfast?
Dim sum dishes are typically bite-sized, protein-rich, low in carbs, and steamed. Steaming is a healthy and adaptable cooking method that helps preserve essential vitamins and minerals. Furthermore, there is no need for oil when steaming which is commonly used in frying. As a result, steamed foods have a lower oil or fat content compared to those cooked in oil. Steamed shrimp dumplings are an excellent choice for those seeking healthier dim sum options. Chinese steamed buns are also among the more nutritious dim sum selections.
10 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Klang 2023
1. Klang Food Centre (Handmade Pau)
Klang Food Centre has been renowned for its Handmade Pau & Snacks since 1990. It is a excellent spot for satisfying your handmade Pau cravings. The Pau’s texture is flawlessly soft with a well-balanced proportion of flour and filling. Their curry chicken bun, char siew bun, and mui choi bun are must-try items. Parking can be quite difficult during weekends due to the shop’s proximity to several well-known Bak Kut Teh restaurant. However, they provide delivery services within the Klang Valley area.
Operating Hours:
7:00 am – 6:00 pm (Monday – Saturday)
7:00 am – 4:00 pm (Sunday)
Address: 10, Jalan Batai Laut 5, Taman Intan, 41300 Klang, Selangor
Phone No: 016-678 9238
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/klangfoodcentre/
2. Yat Pan Dim Sum (Botanic)
Yat Pan Dim Sum (Botanic) offers a diverse selection of dim sum at reasonable prices. With a broad range of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, Yat Pan consistently impresses with its delicious and enticing dim sum while introducing new dishes to keep regular customers engaged. It is recommended to visit early to avoid the morning crowds. A unique feature of this restaurant is its dinner service which is available from 6pm to 10pm because typical dim sum restaurants only operate until the afternoon.
Operating Hours: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (Daily)
Address: 46, Jalan Kasuarina 3, Bandar Botanik, 41200 Klang, Selangor
Phone No: 03-3885 5763
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yatpandimsum1/
3. Restoran Eden Dim Sum City Klang
Restoran Eden Dim Sum City Klang is operated by a team of friendly, respectful, and attentive young staff members. Their services are praised customers and the food is inventive that features a diverse array of options to choose from. The menu stands out with its unique ingredient combinations which make it different from typical dim sum restaurants. High-quality and fresh ingredients are used for the dim sum while there is an extensive selection of drinks and desserts available. In addition, the prices are quite competitive compared to other nearby dim sum restaurants.
Operating Hours:
7:00 am – 3:00 pm (Thursday – Tuesday)
Closed on Wednesdays
Address: 46, Lorong Batu Nilam 1b, Bandar Bukit Tinggi 1, 41200 Klang, Selangor
Phone No: 03-3318 3728
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4. Choon May Dim Sim
The fried items at Choon May Dim Sim gain the highly recommendation from their customers because of its crispy exterior and a tender interior. They provide amazing tastes in dishes like Siew Mai, Chee Cheong Fun, Pao, and the hot milk tea. You can avoid weekends or arrive as early as possible if you want to enjoy the best service. However, the staff is friendly and swiftly attending to diners’ needs. If the restaurant is crowded, be patient and the staff will guide you to a seat.
Operating Hours:
8:00 am – 2:30 pm (Monday, Wenesday – Friday)
8:00 am – 3:00 am (Saturday & Sunday)
Closed on Tuesdays
Address: No. 2, Tingkat Bawah, Lorong Sentosa 4, Taman Bayu Tinggi, Bandar Bukit Tinggi, 41200 Klang, Selangor
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5. Restoran Hing Hing Klang
Restoran Hing Hing Klang is well-maintained, clean, and organised. It features a simple but functional design just like other old dim sum eateries. As a local dim sum shop, the variety may be more limited compared to larger restaurants. However, it offers excellent value for money and an authentic taste that harkens back to traditional dim sum. You should definitely give their Cheong Fun a try, which is soft and smooth with a delicious soy sauce that enhances the taste.
Operating Hours:
7:00 am – 12:00 pm (Tuesday – Sunday)
Closed on Mondays
Address: 37, Jalan Selampit 22, Taman Klang Jaya, 41200 Klang, Selangor
Phone No: 012-297 4169
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6. Royale Toh Yuen Restaurant
For the Muslim friends, you can enjoy dim sum at Royale Toh Yuen Restaurant as it offers halal Chinese cuisine. It is situated in the Hotel Wyndham Acmar Klang. Some highly recommended dishes include the Royale Toh Yuan Prawn Dumpling as well as the must-try Pan Fried Radish Cake. There is a lots of parking available at the hotel so you no need to worry about the parking. The only downside is the pricing for dim sum may be on the higher side but the culinary experience makes it worth trying.
Operating Hours: 10:30 am – 2:30 pm, 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm (Daily)
Address: Level 1, Wyndham Acmar Klang hotel, Persiaran Bukit Raja 2/KU1, Bandar Baru Klang, 41150 Klang, Selangor
Phone No: 03-3311 8852
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/royaletohyuen
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7. BT Dim Sum House
BT Dim Sum House serve delicious dim sum and is priced more affordably compared to other dim sum shops. The portions are satisfactory and not skimpy. The prawns in the dim sum are generously sized and the salted egg custard buns are delectable. If you happen to see an older gentleman carrying packs of dou sha pia and walking around the restaurant, make sure to buy a pack and try it. The dou sha filling is especially delicious with the cripy biscuit.
Operating Hours:
7:30 am – 3:00 pm (Tuesday – Sunday)
Closed on Mondays
Address: 55-0 & 57, 5, Jln Batu Nilam 5, Bandar Bukit Tinggi 2, 41200 Klang, Selangor
Phone No: 016-232 9348
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8. Dim Sum Empire
Dim Sum Empire offers a decent selection that you would expect from such an restaurants. The service approach is interesting which the customers lining up at the food counter to choose their dishes rather than having the dishes brought to them. Some recommended dishes include har kow, soup dumpling, century egg porridge, mango sago dessert, mini egg tarts, fried prawn in fu zhuk and herbal har kow. Furthermore, the fried brinjal and shimeiji mushrooms are also worth trying.
Operating Hours: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm (Daily)
Address: 36, Jalan Mahogani 1/KS7, Bandar Botanik, 41200 Klang, Selangor
Phone No: 010-249 3996
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View website9. Kedai Kopi Ti Ee
Kedai Kopi Ti Ee is one of the few restaurants that serves dim sum at night. This stall is located in a kopitiam and has been around for over a decade. The pau and dim sum are all handmade with a unique taste that can’t be found elsewhere. When you arrive at the restaurant, you should remember to take a number from the table and wait for your turn to be called. You are suggested to order the Loh Mai Kai and Mushroom Pau as they are highly recommended by their customers.
Operating Hours:
7:00 am – 11:00 pm (Thursday – Tuesday)
Closed on Wednesdays
Address: 138, Persiaran Raja Muda Musa, Taman Sri Pesona, 41200 Klang, Selangor
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10. Dynasty Dragon Seafood – Klang Parade
Dynasty Dragon Holdings Sdn Bhd is the parent company of Dynasty Dragon Seafood Restaurant. The Director is dedicated to implementing an “Open Kitchen Concept” in all their restaurants. The restaurant serves dim sum during the morning session and Chinese cuisine at night. There have some notable dishes including the steamed prawn dumpling (har gao), pork dumpling (siew mai), and fried yam croquette (wu kok), which remain customer favorites.
Operating Hours: 10:30 am – 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm (Daily)
Address: Klang Parade, Lot S10, Jln Meru, Kawasan 17, 41300 Klang, Selangor
Phone No: 03-3344 7386
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