Halal Har Gows: Top 10 spots for halal dim sum in Kuala Lumpur

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Dolly Dim Sum
Get your fix of your favourite Siew Mais and Har Gows at Dolly Dim Sum, a modern take on a traditional Chinese tea house. Bask in the wonderful matrimony of top-notch ingredients, impeccable service and cheery ambience at this contemporary dim sum restaurant. Conventional steamed dumplings and baos aside, this place also serves up quirky fusion bites such as Dolly Mozza Roll and Baked 'Bo Lo' Butter Coconut Bun.

G9, Avenue K, 156, Jalan Ampang, Kampung Baru, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Photo: Dolly Dim Sum Facebook
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Tai Zi Heen
All-you-can-eat dim sum buffet? We definitely want in on that. Tai Zi Heen prepares a resplendent spread of dim sum delights every weekend just for you! Indulge yourself with their charcoal buns oozing salted egg yolk lava or their deep fried dumplings. For a heartier chowdown, slurp up their slippery Chee Cheong Fun stuffed with juicy prawns.

4, Jalan Conlay, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Photo: Tai Zi Heen Facebook
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Meisan Szechuan Restaurant
Another face in the block of dim sum buffets in Kuala Lumpur, Meisan offers free-flow dim sum delicacies with a Szechuan twist. Digging into steaming baskets of chicken feet and delicate Xiao Long Baos while sipping on hot Oolong tea - it's an absolute dream. For spot-on dim sum that's value-for-money, have no qualms about hitting up Meisan Szechuan Restaurant.

Jalan Raja Laut, Chow Kit, 50350 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Lai Po Heen
Enthroned in Mandarin Oriental, Lai Po Heen will charm you from the first glance with its warm lighting and magnificent decor. Frames encasing Chinese fans and translucent sliding doors all pay homage to the Chinese dynastic theme. So, get your hopes high and ready for the magic you're about to experience. From perfectly shaped Har Gows to crispy golden yam croquettes, the chefs of this kitchen nail every dish. The only time you'll be disappointed is when the meal has ended.

Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Photo: @fennysharing
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China Treasures
Get your stomachs ready for a monstrous feast! At China Treasures, you'll be stuffing your faces silly with the selection of 49 dim sum dishes they have to offer. Envision endless refills of their signature Mini Egg Tarts and Steamed Dried Scallop & Cilantro Dumplings - can you hear our stomachs growling? And, don't say we didn't warn you, but their Steamed Buttered & Salted Egg Yolk Bamboo Charcoal Bun is a die-die must-have.

Sime Darby Convention Centre, 1A Jalan Bukit Kiara 1, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Minmax Restaurant
With chairs dressed in royal purple, you know you're going to be in for a luxuriant treat at Minmax Restaurant. Boasting of a wide selection of dim sum specialties, ranging from classics to modern interpretations, Minmax Restaurant will invalidate any complaints we may have about their variety. Kick start the dim sum fest an order of Pan Fried Meat Cake in Sweet & Sour Sauce and Deep Fried Sweet Potato Ball with Custard Filling. We guarantee your tastebuds will be singing in paradise.

Lot No. 2.1, Level 2, at PNB Darby Park, Jalan Binjai, 50450, Kuala Lumpur, WP Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Photo: @shafik_jaafar
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Maju Palace
No pork? No problem at all. Maju Palace will prove to all the skeptics that pork-free dim sum can taste just as delicious, or even better, than regular dim sum. Tuck into their succulent Chives Dumpling with XO sauce for a piquant touch of alcohol or their Red Crab Porridge that will convert any porridge-hater. But, enough with the healthy fare, let's get down and greasy with their deep fried food selection. For a decadent crunch, their Deep Fried Eggplant with Chicken Floss will fulfil your needs while their Stir Fried Radish Cake will impress you with its "wok hei" fragrance.

Maju Junction Mall, Level 5, 1001, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Chow Kit, 50350 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Photo: @shirshiannn
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Luk Yu Tea House
Step into ancient China at Luk Yu Tea House, which has hit the nail on its head in its recreation of the setting of old Chinese teahouses. Replete with embellished wooden chairs, bold red scrolls and latticed windows, Luk Yu Tea House will whet your appetite and put you in the mood for some hearty dim sum. Have your fill of their Deep Fried Prawn and Mango rolls bursting with tanginess and succulence all at once, and their Wok Fried Prawns Coated with Chicken Floss and Mayonnaise Dressing, which vows to be a crowd favourite.

181, Bukit Bintang Street, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Photo: @aminjamean

If dim sum was a person, he’d be that kind, modest friend that everyone adores. Easy on the eyes without being too showy, what’s not to love about this comforting Cantonese cuisine? Finding terrific dim sum is difficult enough; but finding good dim sum that’s also halal? Sounds like a hunt for a needle in a haystack.

Thankfully, in Kuala Lumpur, the needle is bigger than it seems! Rife with a ton of halal dim sum restaurants, Kuala Lumpur is the perfect place for our Muslim friends to get a taste of this eclectic cuisine.

From BBQ chicken char siew buns to prawn dumplings, these restaurants serve up spot-on dim sum fare that will leave you in a blissful food coma. If you’re feeling absolutely ravenous, unleash your appetite at Tai Zi Heen, where dim sum galore awaits. For the ultimate dining experience replete with an authentic Chinese teahouse setting, Luk Yu Tea House will impress you with its framed red scrolls and porcelain tableware.

Can’t wait to start feasting? Scroll through our gallery and check out the myriad of eateries that serve up the most delectable dim sum delicacies!

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