Top 10 places in Kuala Lumpur for amazing dim sum

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Celestial Court
If you're into fusion food trends, you will love the creations that are what made this restaurant famous. You've probably never had dumplings served in tom yam broth, or prawn and banana rolls accompanied by wasabi mayo, have you? Well, there's always a first time for everything, and we reckon it'd be best if you tried it all here for a delightful experience.
Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel
Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur

Photo: Celestial Court
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Chynna
If the red lanterns and fascinating oriental decor aren't enough to captivate you, the food definitely will. Chynna is a place you can always expect good, consistent food in the most pleasant of settings. Come here for the traditional dim sum and perhaps some unique inventions to please your tastebuds in the best way.
Hilton KL, 3, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur

Photo: Hilton KL
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Dolly Dim Sum
Dolly Dim Sum caters to the Instagram crowd with its vibrant hues and quirky plating that's always picture-worthy. It comes as a delight, then, to know that not only is the decor pretty, the food tastes wonderful as well. The restaurant boasts of a contemporary setting with slight nuances of old Hong Kong and a very welcoming atmosphere for all its customers.
Lot G9 Ground Floor, Avenue K, 156 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur

LG.43 NU Sentral No. 201 Jalan Tun Sambathan, Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Dolly Dim Sum Facebook
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Grand Harbour
You might have to wait a while for your food at Grand Harbour, but that's when you know its been prepared fresh and hot. Anyway, dim sum was made to be enjoyed, not rushed. Grand Harbour is known for its cute creations including durian puffs in the shape of swans, but the traditional delights like har gao and siew mai won't disappoint either.
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Photo: Grand Harbour
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Lai Ching Yuen
Here at Lai Ching Yuen, everything is made to order and prepared live in the open kitchen that also serves as one of the biggest highlights of the restaurants. Watching chefs at work is one of the most therapeutic things you can do to unwind while waiting for your food to arrive at the table. The unique and modern dishes that you won't find anywhere else are sure to lure you for a second visit.
Grand Millenium Hotel KL, 160 Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur

Photo: Lai Ching Yuen Facebook
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Lai Po Heen
The experience of enjoying Cantonese cuisine against a fine dining backdrop complete with high ceilings and beautiful ornaments is definitely a special one, which is what Lai Po Heen offers to all its valued customers. This is a restaurant you'll want to reserve for those special dates for the most memorable dim sum experience ever.
Mandarin Oriental KL, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur

Photo: Mandarin Oriental KL
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Marco Polo
If a restaurant has constantly topped the charts for over 30 years, you know that it's a fantastic option for dinner tonight. We're talking about Marco Polo, the Chinese restaurant best known for its Peking Duck and dim sum choices consisting of its famed egg tarts. This is where you need to bring your parents on a special night out, or if you feel like treating your in-laws to a spectacular meal. Everyone deserves a treat once in a while, and where better than here?
1st Floor, Wisma Lim Foo Yong, Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur

Photo: Marco Polo
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Tai Zi Heen
Nothing puts a smile on our face better than the words "all-you-can-eat", accompanied by a wide array of dim sum dishes that leaves us spoilt for choice. Tai Zi Heen is where we would recommend going for a lavish buffet spread during the weekends to feast on. You'll see why this restaurant is so popular once you take your first bite.
Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel and Residences, No. 4 Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur

Photo: Tai Zi Heen
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The Ming Room
Best known for its array of Cantonese cuisine, you have to try the dim sum offered by this Oriental Group restaurant during lunch, if you haven't already. It is one of the most established dim sum restaurants, having been in the scene for more than a decade now, and continues to be a favourite for many until this day. The quality of food you'll get here is top-notch, without a doubt.
3rd Floor, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Bukit Bandaraya, Kuala Lumpur

Photo: The Oriental Group Facebook
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Xin Cuisine
Xin Cuisine brings to its customers as authentic an experience a dim sum restaurant can bring, complete with old-school trolleys pushed to your table filled with dim sum specialties that you can choose from. The dishes here are light and addictive, perfect for when you want to try everything on the menu (because it's that good) without getting too bloated.
Concorde Hotel KL, 2 Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
Photo: Concorde Hotel KL FacebookKL

Brunch is not a new invention that can only be satisfied by grilled mushrooms and brioche toast. No, this meal was in fact created years ago with the introduction of dim sum, a delicacy which can be enjoyed any time of the day, most preferably as breakfast or during an early lunch. This was how the Cantonese liked to have their dim sum, and it is a trend that has lived through the ages and continues even today.

Dim sum has become a favourite among many, due to the variety of dishes offered and the fact that they are so easy to eat – most of them are bite-sized! We’re sure you must be wondering where to get your dim sum fix – why else would you be here? Head on over to our gallery to check out the list of dim sum restaurants we’ve curated for you. Can you spot any of your favourites in our list?

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