Dim sum restaurants are everywhere in Ipoh. But which restaurant serves the best dim sum? Dim sum is one of the famous foods that you must try in Ipoh other than Ipoh White Coffee and Bean Sprouts Chicken. Here are the 3 most famous dim sum restaurants in Ipoh.
1. Restoran Chooi Yue Dim Sum (翠月楼)
Their business is doing good and it has extended to two shop lots. However, they always seem to be packed on weekends' mornings!
This restaurant is famous for its signature scallop dumplings (Tai Ji Kau) and specialty Pau. Besides, it has quite an impressive array of dim sum. There is a huge signboard with prices above the counter. You can pick from the comfort of your seat directly.
Address: 2 & 4, Tingkat Taman Ipoh 12, Taman Ipoh Selatan, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
Opening hours: 7 am to 2 pm (Closed on Thursdays)
2. Hong Xing Dim Sum Restaurant (鸿星楼点心)
Want to have some delicious dim sum for breakfast or lunch before leaving Ipoh after traveling? Come and visit Hong Xing Dim Sum Restaurant!
Salted egg yolk pau here is a 'must-try' for those who visited!
Address: No.35 & 37, Jalan Bercham Bistari 3, Medan Bercham Bestari, Bercham, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
Opening hours: 7 am to 1 pm (Closed on Thursdays)
3. Ming Court Hong Kong Dim Sum (明阁香港点心)
Ming Court Hong Kong Dim Sum is located opposite to its competitor, Restaurant Foh San. A friendly reminder to you, try to avoid eating here during public holidays or weekends because it would be extremely crowded and it is hard to find a parking spot. Lo Mai Gai (see picture below) and their char siew pau are the popular dishes here.
Address: 36, Jalan Leong Sin Nam, Kampung Jawa, 30300 Ipoh, Perak
Opening hours: 6 am to 2 pm (Closed on Thursdays)
So, next time when you're traveling to Ipoh, don't forget to stop by these restaurants and grab some dim sum!