11 Top Ipoh Dim Sum

You can easily find a dim sum restaurant in Ipoh. But which are the best ones?

Many of these establishments are known for their Hong Kong style dim sum at reasonable prices. There are even popular restaurants that are halal. And some that open for dinner.

Take your pick of these for your next visit!

  1. Restoran Chooi Yue Dim Sum
  2. Restoran Zui Le Xuan Dim Sum
  3. Ming Court Hong Kong Dim Sum
  4. Soon Yuen Dim Sum Restaurant
  5. Dimsum Paradise At Ipoh Garden
  6. Canning Dim Sum (Halal)
  7. Zhen Hi Hao Dim Sum Restaurant
  8. Hong Xing Dim Sum Restaurant
  9. Green Town Dimsum Café (Halal)
  10. Restaurant Sun Kim Aik

10 Best Dim Sum Restaurants In Ipoh

1. Restoran Chooi Yue Dim Sum (翠月楼)

Restoran Chooi Yue Dim Sum expanded to two shop lots after a major renovation. But despite the extra room, they always seem to be packed on weekend mornings (and weekdays too).

Assorted Dim Sum At Chooi Yue Dimsum Restaurant
Assorted Dim Sum At Chooi Yue Dimsum Restaurant

On especially busy days, you could be waiting 30 or more minutes for a table using their numbering system.

Parking is not easy to find in Ipoh Garden South. Do not be tempted to park illegally as the parking officials are very diligent in this area.

Many find the hassle worth it though as service is quick at this restaurant. And they have a huge variety of Hong Kong style dim sum that is fresh. The overall taste of the dishes is not too salty.

Plus, the prices are fair and they have coffee here!

Salted Egg Yolk And Pandan Custard Buns At Chooi Yue Dim Sum
Salted Egg Yolk And Pandan Custard Buns At Chooi Yue Dim Sum

See what else is worth ordering at Chooi Yue Dim Sum Restaurant!

  • Address: 2 & 4, Tingkat Taman Ipoh 12, Taman Ipoh Selatan, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
  • Opening hours: 7am to 1pm (Closed on Thursdays)
  • Phone: +6016-534 5965
  • Halal: No

2. Restoran Zui Le Xuan Dim Sum (聚乐轩点心茶楼)

If you want to get away from the tourist crowds:

Shopfront Of Zui Le Xuan Dim Sum In Ipoh
Shopfront Of Zui Le Xuan Dim Sum In Ipoh – Photo by Travelswithsun

Restoran Zui Le Xuan Dim Sum has a big assortment of steam, fried, and baked dim sum:

Classics like siew mai, har gao, fried lo bak ko (radish cake), char siew pao, and wu kok (yam croquettes) are the must-try dishes here. But they also have lotus leaf rice.

Assorted Dim Sum At Zui Le Xuan Dim Sum In Ipoh
Assorted Dim Sum At Zui Le Xuan Dim Sum In Ipoh – Photo by Travelswithsun
Close Up Of Dim Sum Classics At Zui Le Xuan Dim Sum In Ipoh
Close Up Of Dim Sum Classics At Zui Le Xuan Dim Sum In Ipoh – Photo by Travelswithsun

To many locals, this place is a great alternative to better known eateries:

The dim sum is generally good, prices are lower, but best of all, you don’t have to wait long. Moreover, the lady boss (and her staff) is polite, very agreeable and accommodating.

Inside Zui Le Xuan Dim Sum In Ipoh
Inside Zui Le Xuan Dim Sum In Ipoh – Photo by Travelswithsun
  • Address: 28, Jalan Ng Seong Teik, Taman Pertama, 30100 Ipoh, Perak
  • Opening hours: 7am to 1pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
  • Phone: +6012-486 0883
  • Halal: No

3. Ming Court Hong Kong Dim Sum (明阁香港点心)

Just opposite their main competitor, Restaurant Foh San:

Ming Court Hong Kong Dim Sum has been able to stand its ground for many years, serving authentic Hong Kong style dim sum!

Some Of The Available Dim Sum At Ming Court Hong Kong Dim Sum Restaurant
Some Of The Available Dim Sum At Ming Court Hong Kong Dim Sum Restaurant

But as with anywhere in this part of town, it’s hard to find parking! You might want to avoid eating here altogether if it’s a public holiday or weekend as it can get extremely crowded.

Note: Expect to queue for 10 to 30 minutes for a table on a busy day

Peak Time At Ming Court Hong Kong Dim Sum Restaurant
Peak Time At Ming Court Hong Kong Dim Sum Restaurant

Not all dishes meet expectations. But popular dishes at Ming Court Hong Kong Dim Sum include char siew pau! And their signature black sesame soup.

Black Sesame Dessert Soup At Ming Court Hong Kong Dim Sum Restaurant
Black Sesame Dessert Soup

Note that portions here are somewhat small. On the plus side, serving times are short. The staff will bring different dishes to your table for you to select.

See what else we liked at Ming Court Hong Kong Dim Sum.

  • Address: 36, Jalan Leong Sin Nam, Kampung Jawa, 30300 Ipoh, Perak
  • Opening hours: 6am to 2pm (Closed on Thursdays)
  • Phone: +605-255 7134
  • Halal: No

4. Soon Yuen Dim Sum Restaurant (顺苑点心楼)

In a row of shop lots close to a Lotus’s supermarket (formerly Tesco Extra), is this clean and comfortable air-conditioned dim sum restaurant!

Dining Environment Of Soon Yuen Dim Sum Restaurant In Bercham
Dining Environment Of Soon Yuen Dim Sum Restaurant In Bercham – Photo by Travelswithsun

Their dim sum is reasonably seasoned (and priced) too! Try their handmade Sichuan Beijing-style knife noodles, salted egg yolk custard bun, and savory char siew pao!

On the whole, we’ve tried various prawn and pork dim sum from here too and they were all delicious – neither too salty nor oily.

Traditional Dim Sum At Soon Yuen Dim Sum Restaurant
Traditional Dim Sum At Soon Yuen Dim Sum Restaurant – Photo by Travelswithsun

We liked the xiao long bao but the chee cheong fun skin had a weird texture (might be better to order that earlier in the day).

Noodles Tea And Dim Sum At Soon Yuen Dim Sum Restaurant
Noodles Tea And Dim Sum At Soon Yuen Dim Sum Restaurant – Photo by Travelswithsun

Service is a little slow around 10am but the comfortable indoor environment, reasonable pricing, and the good taste of the food makes up for it.

If you are seeking an immense variety of dim sum however, their menu feels quite limited.

Note: Their busiest time is between 9-11am. But there should be parking spaces anyways!

  • Address: 160, Pusat Perdagangan, 162, Jalan Tasek Timur, Taman Tasek Indra, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
  • Opening hours: Daily from 7:30am–3pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
  • Phone: +6011-1146 1668
  • Halal: No

5. Dimsum Paradise At Ipoh Garden

There’s no queue for this dim sum restaurant, but it has a lot of customers too. This is one of the most attractive dim sum restaurants we’ve been to.

At Dimsum Paradise In Canning, Ipoh

They have laminate floors, ambient lighting, solid furniture, and air-conditioning. Unfortunately, the place does not have great sound insulation. So, expect it to be noisy on weekends and public holidays.

Service is quick although they did forget one of our dishes. We were full anyways, so we cancelled that dish. Their chef-recommended dishes are marked on the menu.

What We Ordered At Dimsum Paradise
What We Ordered At Dimsum Paradise

You can read about our full experience at Dimsum Paradise here. But overall, this is not a bad place to go for a comfortable setting, coffee, and reasonably good food. Just prepare to pay more for it.

  • Address: 48, 50, Lengkok Canning, Taman Ipoh, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
  • Opening hours: 6:45am to 2:30pm
  • Phone: +605-541 7738
  • Halal: No

6. Canning Dim Sum (Halal)

If you want halal dim sum with a beautiful ambiance, Canning Dim Sum is a good bet! The entrance is already extremely enticing to those wanting to update their social media.

Interior Of Ipoh Canning Dim Sum
Interior Of Ipoh Canning Dim Sum

Thanks to their strategic location with a renowned neighbor (Restoran New Hollywood in Canning Garden), this place has become just as well-known in Ipoh.

And thus, this area is always full and lacks parking spots on weekends.

Fried radish cake, sesame balls, fried wantons, chee cheong fun, and salted egg yolk baos are popular items here.

Assorted Steamed Dim Sum At Ipoh Canning Dim Sum
Assorted Steamed Dim Sum At Ipoh Canning Dim Sum

Other than the food, you must try their iced coffee too. Speaking of coffee, Ipoh has its share of hipster cafes if you have specialty coffee in mind.

See what the interior and pricing at Ipoh Canning Dim Sum is like.

  • Address: 1, Lebuh Cecil Rae, Taman Canning, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
  • Opening hours: 7:30am to 3pm (Closed on Wednesdays)
  • Phone: +6016-268 0535
  • Halal: Yes

7. Zhen Hi Hao Dim Sum Restaurant

This restaurant is great if you don’t want to be too far from Ipoh Old Town. Plus, you don’t have to worry about a lack of parking and tables.

Assorted Dim Sum At Zhen Hi Hao Dim Sum Restaurant, Ipoh
Assorted Dim Sum At Zhen Hi Hao Dim Sum Restaurant, Ipoh

Sitting at their alfresco before 9am is comfortable and quiet.

Food and pricing are not bad, and they have some interesting dishes too. But you may have to wait for some of their dishes (they will let you know which ones).

Want to know about our experience dining at Zhen Hi Hao Dim Sum Restaurant?

  • Address: 28, Jalan Veerasamy, Kampung Jawa, 30300 Ipoh, Perak
  • Opening hours: 7am to 2:30pm (Closed on Wednesdays)
  • Phone: +6016-583 2282
  • Halal: No

8. Hong Xing Dim Sum Restaurant (鸿星楼点心)

Craving some dim sum for breakfast or lunch before going back to Kuala Lumpur?

Salted egg yolk pau at Hong Xing Dim Sum Restaurant – photo credits to jessielurve (Instagram)

You don’t have to go all the way into Ipoh for this dim sum restaurant as it is right by the highway with a variety of yummy dim sum!

Note: You still must go through the Ipoh toll though

Hong Xing Dim Sum – photo credits to dicksoncdc (Instagram)

The dining environment is clean and comfortable too. And as such, there can be a long queue via numbering system if you come during peak times (I.e., around 9am).

By lunch time, the selection of dim sum is noticeably less so the phrase “early bird gets the worm” applies here!

  • Address: No.35 & 37, Jalan Bercham Bistari 3, Medan Bercham Bestari, Bercham, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
  • Opening hours: 7am to 2pm (Closed on Thursdays)
  • Phone: +605-545 3779
  • Halal: No

9. Green Town Dim Sum Café (Halal)

Fancy having dim sum for dinner? You can get delicious halal dim sum at Green Town Dim Sum Cafe for reasonable prices! Sets make ordering convenient.

Greentown Dimsum Cafe in Ipoh – photo credits to diana.fareza (Instagram)

Egg tarts, loh mai gai, siew mai, fried radish cake, and yam dim sum are favorites and can sell out before noon.

It’s normal to wait for 20 or so minutes for a table if you come here during lunch on a weekend and if you’re lucky, the food will reach your table in around 15 minutes.

Sometimes though, it takes 30 minutes.

This establishment is also one of the only halal dim sum restaurants around!

And besides dim sum, the menu also features some mains like fried rice, Hakka mee, and wantan mee with prawn dumplings. These are worth ordering too.

  • Address: 10, Persiaran Greentown 4, Pusat Perdagangan Greentown, 30450 Menglembu, Perak
  • Opening hours: 8:30am to 6:30pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
  • Phone: +6012-398 2010
  • Halal: Yes

10. Restaurant Sun Kim Aik (新锦益点心茶楼)

A favorite among locals, don’t let the somewhat shabby appearance deter you, as there is excellent fresh traditional dim sum to sample here!

Restoran Sun Kim Aik – photo credits to ewdot (Instagram)

And you can really take your time to sit and savor the food too since there are no tourists thronging the restaurant.

Surprisingly though, that doesn’t mean the food is cheap, but prices are still decent.

Be sure to order their loh mai gai (glutinous steamed rice), char siew pao, chee cheong fun, wu kok, and siew mai!

Portions are fairly large here even if the dim sum selection is relatively small.

  • Address: Jalan Lahat, Taman Falim, 30100 Ipoh, Perak
  • Opening hours: 6am to 12pm (Closed on Wednesdays)
  • Phone: +605-282 2634
  • Halal: No

Further reading:

Don’t have your own transport in Ipoh?

Getting Around Ipoh

  1. City public bus – Inexpensive but not always reliable
  2. Taxi or Grab – ok for the city area, and as not convenient if you need to go further (e.g. Gua Tempurung, Kellie’s Castle, etc)
  3. Car rental – Rates start from RM150+ per day for a standard 5-seater car.

The other option is to take a private tour service – This is the option that’s most convenient! You don’t have to park or drive, and you get a personal guide too!

Customize your own itinerary if you wish! And you can take the tour for just 1 or more days.

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Book a tour with RayTheTour/Travelswithsun (Ipoh private tour service) on WhatsApp to get a quote!

Conclusion

Ipoh dim sum restaurants are aplenty. So, there’s no excuse to miss out trying them! Dim sum is one food that you have to try in Ipoh!

And some of these dim sum restaurants are not far from places that sell Ipoh biscuits and Ipoh white coffee too.

After a full stomach, you might want to use that energy to explore the rest of Ipoh!

  1. In Ipoh for a while longer? Here are some Ipoh attractions you can check out!
  2. Want more photos for your Instagram? See these gorgeous Instragram-worthy locations in Ipoh!
  3. In the mood for shopping in Ipoh?
  4. Leaving Ipoh? Why not squeeze these places into your Ipoh itinerary?
  5. Have you booked an accommodation for Ipoh yet? Try a boutique hotel! Ipoh has many!

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