Yum Cha Chinatown

ABOUT

A well-known and much-loved destination for Dim Sum, Yum Cha in Chinatown satisfies grandpa, tiny tykes and everyone in between with classic Cantonese cuisine. There's a reason why Yum Cha always seems to be alive with hungry patrons, and that has a lot to do with their dim sum. Tried-and-true rendi ...More

A well-known and much-loved destination for Dim Sum, Yum Cha in Chinatown satisfies grandpa, tiny tykes and everyone in between with classic Cantonese cuisine.

There's a reason why Yum Cha always seems to be alive with hungry patrons, and that has a lot to do with their dim sum. Tried-and-true renditions of Xiao Long Bao, Prawn Dumplings, Fish Roe Siew Mai and more come piping hot from the kitchen, rolled in by traditional push cart to excited diners. The classics are certainly excellent, but Yum Cha also excels in trendier items like Malay Cake from Hong Kong, and Crispy Red Bean with Banana, which they challenge their kitchens to introduce to the menu every now and then. All are solid in taste with recipes very similar to those you grew up with, tossing you back into a haze of tasty nostalgia (or perhaps that's just a food coma).

The setting is apt for the retro dishes, with round marble tables and basic wooden chairs that recall traditional Chinese dining. Yum Cha has much more up their chefs' sleeves than just dim sum, however. Take part in the "Tapino" dining style, gathered around the hotpot. The rich broth and communal atmosphere truly give the place a feeling of home.

At the original Chinatown outlet, delight in the hi-tea a la carte buffet with over 60 items to choose from. At only $23.80++ for adults and $16.80++ for kids, it's a value that can't be beat and will have everyone saying "yum"(cha)! (Sep 2014)

THE BUZZ

"Not a weekend goes by that doesn't see this popular restaurant packing in the crowds. With a name like this, you don’t need a degree in rocket science to guess what it specializes in." -SG Now

DISHES WE LOVE

Deep Fried Vegetables and Cheese Dumplings, Pan Fried Rice Flour Rolls in Chilli Sauce, Lavender Bun with Coconut, Malay Cake, Oyster Siew Mai, Xiao Long Bao, Seafood Pancake, Seafood Hor Fun, Salted Egg Prawns, Peking Duck, Yum Cha Signature Chilli Crab