Hong Kong's Best Dim Sum,
Ranked

Google's most-reviewed restaurant in HK — legendary Cantonese dim sum with hour-long queues

World's first Chinese restaurant with 3 Michelin stars — harbour views, impeccable dim sum

Beloved neighbourhood gem with thick prawn toast and creative HK-style French toast variations

102nd-floor Ritz-Carlton Cantonese — stunning skyline backdrop for Michelin-starred dim sum

Two Michelin stars with harbour-facing jade interior — dim sum elevated to fine art

World's cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant — legendary BBQ pork buns you'll dream about

Stunning ex-bank vault with Applewood smoked Peking duck and contemporary Cantonese dim sum

Sky-high views from Hotel Icon with award-winning lobster dumplings and truffle sauces

Foodie Forks 2024 winner — master dim sum craftsmanship since 1954, crab roe siu mai is legendary

Standard-bearer of traditional Cantonese cuisine — textbook-perfect har gow, siu mai, and lor mai gai

Grand Hyatt's stately Cantonese dining — baked abalone puff pastry and wagyu beef pastries shine

The Peninsula's celebrated Cantonese restaurant — refined dim sum in an Art Deco masterpiece

Two Michelin stars in The Langham — elegant imperial Cantonese with exceptional dim sum craftsmanship

Mandarin Oriental's rooftop Cantonese gem — jade chopsticks, silkware, and sublime dim sum

Iconic pushcart dim sum hall with Victoria Harbour views — nostalgic, boisterous, quintessentially HK

Michelin-starred roast goose specialist — dim sum side selection complements the famous roast meats

Bustling dai pai dong-style restaurant — hearty portions of traditional Cantonese dim sum at local prices

Instagrammable emoji buns and rainbow dumplings — modern dim sum that's as fun as it is delicious

28th-floor Northern Chinese with jaw-dropping views — Peking duck and crispy lamb ribs steal the show

Art gallery meets Cantonese dining — Michelin-starred with Ibérico pork buns and fish maw dumplings

Budget-friendly Sham Shui Po institution — simple, honest Cantonese dim sum as it should taste

Eaton HK's excellent value Cantonese — mango rice rolls and satay beef tripe are must-orders

InterCon's sister restaurant — harbour-view Cantonese with creative dim sum and fresh seafood focus

Singapore's acclaimed Cantonese brand brings consistently excellent dim sum to the Peninsula Quarter

Ancient inn-themed eatery with creative mala dim sum — spicy siu mai and fiery har gau for bold palates

Michelin-starred master of traditional Cantonese — famed for shark fin, abalone, and exquisite dim sum

Michelin-starred chef Silas Li reimagines local flavours — swan turnip pastries and XLB are stunning

Hidden countryside gem near Tai Mo Shan — old-school dim sum with locally grown watercress and sweet tofu

Conrad Hotel's award-winning Cantonese — gold leaf har gow and abalone siu mai dazzle at lunch

Michelin-starred Cantonese master — pigeon in supreme soy sauce and seasonal seafood define excellence

Casual, fun Mong Kok spot — giant XLB and creative fillings keep the queues coming

Over 100 years old — chaotic pushcart dim sum with old-school HK atmosphere, reopened 2024

Playful Cantonese with truffle shiitake mushroom buns and mangosteen lobster puffs for Instagram

All-day made-to-order dim sum in Sheung Wan — rice paper rolls and steamer baskets done right

Creative reinventions of classics — rosé truffle har gau, black garlic siu mai, wagyu beef puffs

HK power-lunch institution since 1948 — old-school Cantonese grandeur with exceptional dim sum

Kowloon City neighbourhood favourite — generous portions of traditional Cantonese dim sum

Retro Hong Kong cha chaan teng atmosphere with classic Cantonese dim sum at wallet-friendly prices

North Point favourite — traditional Cantonese dim sum with sago pudding drawing loyal regulars

Sheraton's traditional Cantonese restaurant — near-perfect char siu bao and sea urchin spring rolls

Sir David Tang's legendary Shanghai-chic Cantonese — beautiful 1930s décor, elegant dim sum lunches

Trendy Chiu Chow dining with modern presentation — aged tangerine peel soup and crispy taro dishes

Rare nostalgic dim sum from a 40-year veteran chef — phoenix eye dumplings and salted egg layered cake

Grand Millennium's upscale Cantonese with innovative dim sum — Shunde specialties shine at lunch

IFC comfort food hub — silky congee, wonton noodles, and dim sum staples done with quiet precision

Living museum of 1930s HK — antique décor, mandarin-collared staff, old-school Cantonese charm

Sister to the legendary Lin Heung — old-school trolley dim sum in the heart of Sheung Wan

Singapore's beloved brand brings XLB mastery and Shanghainese dim sum staples to Causeway Bay

Michelin-starred Cantonese group with impeccable roast meats and classic dim sum across HK

1930s Shanghai nostalgia with Shanghainese dim sum — XLB, pan-fried pork dumplings, and sheng jian bao

Hong Kong institution blending modern Chinese cuisine with a lively lounge atmosphere

Chiu Chow institution since the '50s — braised goose, oyster pancake, and traditional teapot rice

Dawn-opening Cantonese teahouse — early birds queue from 5am for trolley dim sum and silky congee

Renaissance Harbour View's sweeping dim sum spread — classic Cantonese with harbour-side elegance

Hyatt Regency's classic Cantonese kitchen — crispy taro dumplings and pineapple BBQ pork buns standout

Roomy New Territories outpost of the classic Maxim's brand — pushcart dim sum for the whole family

Hong Kong chain staple with consistent Cantonese dim sum — reliable har gow and cheung fun

Classic Cantonese banquet hall — reliable dim sum at sensible prices in the heart of TST

Classic Mong Kok canteen — no-frills Cantonese dim sum loved by locals since the 1960s

Old-school Mong Kok establishment — traditional Cantonese dim sum at no-frills neighbourhood prices