The 10 best dim sum restaurants in Bangkok

What is it?
A humble-looking spot run by Chef Yip Yun Keung, a former five-star hotel chef, who puts all his training into traditional Cantonese bites. Tuang Dim Sum’s built its name on quality, consistency, and portion sizes that will actually fill you up. The new location on Charoen Krung 89 is larger but still has that casual, everyone’s-family-here kind of vibe.

Why we love it:
The portions are generous, and the fillings are packed, not the kind where you bite through air before you hit anything. Pork with shiitake mushroom dumplings hit the spot, shrimp dumplings are solid and shrimp rice noodle rolls are soft without being mushy. Creamy custard buns and crispy taro puffs are highlights too. It’s comfort food, but with serious technique behind it.

Time Out tip:
Go early, go hungry, and don’t expect fancy service, just solid, deeply satisfying dim sum from someone who’s mastered the craft. Order lava custard buns while they’re hot, trust us.

Soi Charoen Krung 89, Wat Phraya Krai, Bang Kho Laem. 089-603-0908. Open 7am-3pm. Closed Monday.

What is it?
A long-standing Taiwanese restaurant better known for its soy milk and Taiwanese breakfast, but it also does a surprisingly strong xiaolongbao, a must-have on any dim sum tour.

Why we love it:
The soup dumplings here come in a big steaming basket, and the skin holds together just enough to burst with hot, savoury broth. It’s not the most extensive dim sum menu, but what they do, they do very well. Add vinegar, chilli oil, and slivers of ginger for the full experience.

Time Out tip:
This place leans more Taiwanese than Cantonese, so skip the typical dim sum route and focus on the soup dumplings, they’re arguably among the best in town.

68 Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Rd, Si Lom, Bang Rak. 02-635-0003. Open daily 11am-10pm. 

What is it? The iconic Cantonese restaurant at InterContinental Bangkok offers an all-you-can-eat dim sum experience.

Why we love it: With Hong Kong chefs Shui Wing Yau and Pui Kwan Chan at the helm, Summer Palace serves up an extensive array of handcrafted dim sum using authentic Cantonese techniques like steaming, baking, stir-frying, and deep-frying. For B1,150, enjoy as much as you like of the classics – like har gow prawn dumplings, deep-fried scallop taro puffs and baked fresh milk egg tarts. Build your feast from appetisers such as barbecued pork ribs with honey sauce, soups like hot and sour Sichuan broth with shrimp, hearty mains including chicken fried rice with salted fish, and finish with desserts like black sesame dumplings in ginger tea.

Time Out tip: From the streets of Hong Kong to the heart of Bangkok, Summer Palace offers a fresh twist on traditional Cantonese dining. Modern ambiance and generous, shareable portions are perfect for groups, making it easy to try a little of everything! IHG One Rewards members get an exclusive 20% off, so why wait?

M/F Intercontinental Bangkok, 973 Phloen Chit Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan. 02-656-0444. Open Daily 11.30am-2pm & 6pm-10.30pm

What is it?
An upscale Chinese restaurant run by Chef Wai Yin Man, a Hong Kong-born chef who’s been a part of  Bangkok’s food scene for decades. With several branches, it’s known for its polished service and high-end Cantonese cooking.

Why we love it:
This is where you go when you want dim sum but also want white tablecloths and serious seafood. The dim sum sticks to tradition but is executed with finesse including har gow, silky rice rolls and abalone-topped bites. It’s elegant but not over-the-top.

Time Out tip:
The Sathorn and Ratchadamri branches are best for a quiet lunch or impressing your folks. Be sure to try the XO sauce, it’s the restaurant’s own signature recipe.

33/1 South Sathorn Road, Yannawa, Sathorn. 02-212-3789. Open daily 11am-2.30pm, 6pm-10pm. 

What is it?
A small, cook shop-style eatery near River City that puts a playful spin on dumplings. It’s fusion done right, creative, thoughtful, and still rooted in flavour.

Why we love it:
They offer dumplings with a creative twist. There are many toppings to choose from, like salted egg, tobiko, cheese and Japanese spring onions, that you can add on top of your dumplings. The dumplings themselves come in various pork-based flavours, such as five types of mushroom, mala, dried Northern Thai yellow curry, or the original. The setting is very aesthetic – small, but undeniably charming.

Time Out tip:
Go on a weekday to avoid the crowds, and try one of the more unusual fusion options – you might discover flavour combos that actually work way better than expected. 

Charoen Krung 30, Si Phraya Rd, Bang Rak. 064-518-4436. Open daily 11am-7pm.

What is it?

A Cantonese restaurant chain with multiple branches, including a beautiful, tree-lined spot on Sukhumvit with plenty of private rooms.

Why we love it:
Despite being a chain, the quality holds up surprisingly well. Everything is made fresh daily, including the dumplings and noodles. The har gow here is textbook perfect, and steamed buns hit that balance between fluffy and rich. The vibe leans more to family celebration than casual lunch, but that’s part of the charm.

Time Out tip:
Ask for the daily dim sum specials – they rotate in some seasonal stuff that’s not on the printed menu.

104 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana. 065-246-9641. Open daily 10am-10pm.

What is it?: Refined dim sum and Chinese banquet classics in an elegant, bright and airy space at the Carlton Hotel in Sukhumvit.

Why we love it: Hotel dim sum is a staple tradition for weekend lunch in Bangkok, but few do it as well as Wah Lok, with ethereally light buns and meaty steamed dumplings (the har gow being especially exquisite). It makes sense – the original Wah Lok is at the Carlton in Singapore, home to some of the most demanding Chinese diners in the world. Beyond that, expect high-quality modern Cantonese cuisine from Chef Lam Kok Weng. A dish of fried tofu with spinach will show up even the grumpiest tofu sceptic, while fried prawn with wasabi dressing reinterprets Japanese ideas in a Cantonese context, and the crispy skin on the Peking duck is pure candy.

Time Out tip: If you don’t have the chance to go with a group, the weekday business lunch (starting at B900) really does feature much of the best of the menu, and given the amount of premium seafood involved, it might be one of Bangkok’s best deals.

2/F, Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 491, Sukhumvit Rd, Klongtoey Nua, Watthana. 02-090-7888. Open daily 11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-10.30pm.

What is it?
A modern Chinese restaurant on Banthat Thong road by the team behind a well-loved place in Yaowarat.

Why we love it:
The dim sum packs serious flavour – standouts include rice noodle rolls with barbecued pork and deep-fried bean curd sheet stuffed with shrimp. The space is tastefully done with a sleek-but-inviting look that walks the line between traditional and trendy just right.

Time Out tip:
This is one of the few dim sum places open ‘til midnight, so it’s perfect for a late-night craving or post-bar snack run.

1525 Wang Mai, Pathum Wan. 081-642-3924. Open daily 11am-12am.

What is it?
A Chinese-Western crossover restaurant that pays tribute to the old-school cook shops of Bangkok with a modern lens.

Why we love it:
The goldfish-shaped har gow with shrimp and truffle cream is their signature – and yes, it’s as extra as it sounds. But beyond that, there’s a respect for technique here, with carefully steamed dumplings and thoughtful plating that doesn’t sacrifice flavour.

Time Out tip:
Go with a group so you can try more of the oddball items on the menu – there’s a lot you won’t find at your typical dim sum spot.

6 Soi Sangchai, Sukhumvit 38, Phra Khanong. Open daily 11.30am-10.30pm

What is it?
A Chinese-Western crossover restaurant that pays tribute to the old-school cook shops of Bangkok with a modern lens.

Why we love it:
The goldfish-shaped har gow with shrimp and truffle cream is their signature – and yes, it’s as extra as it sounds. But beyond that, there’s a respect for technique here, with carefully steamed dumplings and thoughtful plating that doesn’t sacrifice flavour.

Time Out tip:
Go with a group so you can try more of the oddball items on the menu – there’s a lot you won’t find at your typical dim sum spot.

6 Soi Sangchai, Sukhumvit 38, Phra Khanong. Open daily 11.30am-10.30pm