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Forget stale and cold dim sum buffets, slowly wilting away underneath a subpar heating lamp—there is nothing better than made-to-order dim sum that comes straight from the kitchen to your table, elegantly served in bamboo baskets. Chuck in an all-you-can-eat deal and you can chow down on as many fluffy char siu bao and meaty siu mai as you desire!
If just reading the above has triggered your appetite for this Chinese delight, read on to see our picks of the best all-you-can-eat dim sum deals in Hong Kong, where you can savour more than 30 varieties of Cantonese delicacies at different price points.
Here’s something for those with a formidable appetite. Located in Tsuen Wan, Sheung Moon Chinese Cuisine offers all-you-can-eat dim sum every day at bargain prices, including Fridays, weekends, public holiday eves, and public holidays for an additional fee of $10.
You can indulge in all kinds of buns and bite-sized delicacies. The dining period is divided into lunch from 11 am, teatime from 2 pm, and dinner from 6 pm, but you’re welcome to eat for the whole five-and-a-half hours, should you be able to stomach it.
Food-wise, it serves understated but palatable cuisine, including Tainan-style Ta-a noodles, Mongolian lava egg custard buns, and the signature pork-stuffed Goubuli steamed buns. Considering that it’s very competitively priced, the dining experience is bound to be a bit cramped, so be prepared to sit back-to-back with other patrons.
Sheung Moon Chinese Cuisine, 12/F, Tai Hung Fai (Tsuen Wan) Centre, 55 Chung On Street, Tsuen Wan | (+852) 3188 9978
Evoking nostalgia for family yum cha (traditional dim sum and tea brunch) sessions, this homely space presents a bang-for-your-buck deal of up to 50 varieties of old-school dim sum plates. If you are looking to try something special, the menu also offers signature siu mai of the pork, shrimp, and mushroom varieties, loaded congees, wok-fried main dishes, and greens. Some standout options are definitely the dai pai dong-style snacks, the distinct pork liver siu mai, and the ginger and spring onion beef puff.
The all-you-can-eat deal is available from Mondays to Fridays, and over the weekends and public holidays for an additional fee. Be sure to swing by for your 90-minute meal during one of two of the daily sessions, which start from 11.45 am and 1.30 pm.
Fai Gor’s Kitchen, 2/F, Place 18, 18 Cheong Lok Street, Jordan | (+852) 2606 7278
If you’d like to enjoy an affordable dim sum feast in the comfort of a proper dining room, head over to The Balcony. With unlimited servings of dim sum for two whole hours, you’ll get your fill of all classic Cantonese fare, with dim sum, double-boiled soups, and even seasonal dishes. The menu is rotated seasonally, and the all-you-can-eat offer is available daily from 11 am to 3 pm.
The Balcony, 1/F, The Cityview, 23 Waterloo Road, Yau Ma Tei | (+852) 2783 3286
Up for a culinary journey brimming with scrumptious eats and a panoramic sea view? This classy establishment provides gorgeous views of Hong Kong Island to accompany its free-flow dining experience. Between the hours of 11.30 am to 4.30 pm, Nanhai No. 1 plates up selected Chinese dishes, including dim sum, seafood, meat, and vegetables.
Delight in classics like pan-fried radish cake and braised e-fu noodles whilst exploring exciting twists like the pan-fried green tea cake and crispy cod samosa. There are also exquisite vegetarian bites like the black truffle vegetarian dumpling and fungus with aged vinegar for those who are looking for meatless delicacies.
As a complementary palate cleanser, recommended red and white wines are available on the side. Say cheers to great food with a gorgeous view!
Nanhai No. 1, 30/F & 31/F, iSquare, 63 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui | (+852) 2487 3688
Note: Nanhai No. 1 has gone under renovation and should reopen during the summer in 2024, so keep an eye out.
For delectable dim sum and barbecued specialities that have been freshly prepared, head over to Kwan Cheuk Heen at the Harbour Grand hotel, which serves top-notch iterations of Cantonese comfort food in a breathtaking setting. Each all-you-can-eat session takes place between 12 pm to 2.30 pm and from 6.30 pm to 10.30 pm daily, and you can enjoy unlimited servings for two-and-a-half hours!
Kwan Cheuk Heen, Harbour Grand, 23 Oil Street North Point | (+852) 2121 2688
Bringing stylishness and new-school flair to dim sum, Chinesology specialises in Chinese cooking that fleshes out newfangled flavours from regional cuisines. When you’re out and about in IFC mall, head on over to feast on quality dim sum, with a breathtaking view of the harbour as your backdrop.
The unlimited Back to the 80s dim sum brunch is served from 12 pm till 3 pm on weekends. Classic bites have been revamped with a chic touch, like har gow, siu mai, xiaolongbao, kale and vegetable dumpling, or the egg yolk and corn starch pudding. Come hungry, as you also get to select one main course per guest, with a choice of lobster, chicken, or abalone. The menu also includes unlimited servings of eight desserts, so we recommend you hold back a little on the savoury and leave room to enjoy the sweets. Our personal favourite was the pink guava, pomelo, and konjac soup and the classic egg tart.
Chinesology, Shop 3101, Podium Level 3, IFC Mall, Central | (+852) 6809 2299
Fixed at the junction between busy Nathan Road and Middle Road, The Kowloon Hotel’s Cantonese restaurant Loong Yat Heen hosts a two-hour all-you-can-eat brunch that’s fit for a chilled afternoon pick-me-up. On weekends, enjoy a full spread of varied and delectable dim sum from 12.15 pm to 2.45 pm.
From deep-fried shrimp toast with mayo and marinated jellyfish with dried yamakurage to minced fish chicken with sweet corn, there is a treasure trove of things to try out. For a trip down memory lane, order any of the four “nostalgic” food items on the list, such as the steamed sakura shrimps Teochew dumpling and the steamed fresh shrimp dumpling with gold leaf.
Loong Yat Heen, 2/F, The Kowloon Hotel, 19–21 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui | (+852) 2734 3722
With a spectacular view of Victoria Harbour, Tao Li is a choice dining space that brings authentic Cantonese cuisine to new heights, pairing top-notch cooking with elegant presentation. A yum cha experience that has you covered from appetisers to dessert, this all-you-can-eat offer is available Mondays to Fridays from 12 pm to 2.30 pm.
Choose from a rotation of over 20 dishes to choose from, like roast duck breast with honey citron, amongst other goodies such as steamed barbecued pork bun with oyster sauce or deep-fried spring roll with shrimps, cheese, and minced garlic. The deal requires a minimum of two diners.
Tao Li, 2/F, 72 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui | (+852) 2313 4222
The best part about dim sum is being able to have a little bit of everything. Head over to The Mira between Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays, at 11.30 am for a two-hour-long feast that gives you a well-rounded taste of Chinese cuisine. Those who like the sweeter things in life should be happy to find out that there are always up to six freshly made dessert options on the roster, with the daily dessert being updated regularly. Of course, must-eat items on the dim sum checklist like honey-glazed barbecued pork, steamed shrimp dumpling, and steamed rice flour rolls stuffed with prawns are still up for grabs.
Cuisine Cuisine, 3/F, The Mira Hong Kong, Mira Place, 118–130 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui | (+852) 6273 3588
Step back in time upon entering The Chinese Restaurant, as its 1920s-inspired décor is reminiscent of an old-school teahouse where people used to spend their days chatting over scrumptious bites and steamy fragrant brews. Located within the Hyatt Regency, this classy dining room shows a broad variety of distinctive Chinese eats and amazing dim sum.
The assortment of delights is offered daily from 10 am to 2.30 pm, with up to 30 percent off if you return the table before noon. Indulge in some juicy barbecued pork and crispy shrimp spring rolls while lounging with your loved ones.
The Chinese Restaurant, 3/F, Hyatt Regency, 18 Hanoi Road, Tsim Sha Tsui | (+852) 3721 7788
What better way to savour a weekend brunch than swaddled in the lap of art and style? A chic getaway in the heart of busy Central, Duddell’s gathers swanky curations to put on display in a sleek yet inviting interior space designed by Ilse Crawford and marries it with mouthwatering eats devised by an in-house Michelin-starred team.
Swing by for the weekend salon brunch and savour the best of classic dim sum items. Nibble on plump pork and shrimp dumpling with crab roe, heavenly Peking duck, and crunchy deep-fried bean curd roll, with an unending stream of beverages to boot. Turn that into a boozy brunch by trying the espresso martini as part of the free-flow option, premium package, or Krug prestige package.
Duddell’s, 1 Duddell Street, Central | (+852) 2525 9191
First published on 30 August 2019. Written by Gigi Wong. Last updated by Lily Valette.
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