One of the most upheld traditions amongst Malaysians is the Sunday dim sum brunch, where we enjoy the cool morning breeze and chow down on our favorite dim sum foods!
It is also no coincidence that some of the top places to eat dim sum are located in Ipoh: the capital city of Perak as well as one of the most popular food capitals in Malaysia!
Hence, we will be viewing the top five best dim sum restaurants in Ipoh – according to Google reviews – and exactly where to find them!
Note: The ratings below were taken from the Google reviews for each restaurant.
Top 5 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Ipoh
Canning Dim Sum (Halal) – 4.4 stars
This Instagram-worthy spot is currently the most famous halal dim sum restaurant in Ipoh to date! They serve a wide variety of delicious food in large sizes, and the staff is super friendly and willing to guide you through the options.
Location: 1, Lebuh Cecil Rae, Taman Canning, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
Operation hours: Daily from 7:30am – 3:30pm, closed on Wednesdays
Contact: 016-268 0535
Social media: Facebook
Zui Le Xuan – 4.3 Stars
As one of the remaining dim sum restaurants in Ipoh that is still serving traditional, handmade dim sum, this is one of the top places to visit for its consistent quality and its offer of a range of both fried and steamed dim sum!
Location: 28, Jalan Ng Seong Teik, Taman Pertama, 30100 Ipoh, Perak
Operation hours: Daily from 7am – 1:30pm, closed on Tuesdays
Contact: 016-549 2219
Social media: Facebook
Greentown DimSum Cafe (Halal) – 4.3 stars
Although Canning may be the most famous, we can’t forget about the first one to start it all! As the original halal-certified Ipoh dim sum restaurant, some added bonuses are it being a rare, all-day outlet and the fresh, fried dim sum itself.
Location: 10, Persiaran Greentown 4, Greentown Avenue, 30450 Ipoh, Perak
Operation hours: Daily from 8:30am – 7pm, closed on Tuesdays
Contact: 012-398 2010
Social media: Facebook
Chooi Yue – 4.0 stars
Despite the long, crowded queues, this Ipoh dim sum restaurant has been consistent in maintaining the bold variety and flavor of its food! This is evident in their siu mai – the most basic dim sum food: stuffed full and no ingredients skimmed!
Location: 2, 4 & 6, Tingkat Taman Ipoh 12, Taman Ipoh Selatan, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
Operation hours: Daily from 7am – 1pm, closed on Thursdays
Contact: 016-534 5965
Social media: Facebook, Instagram
Hong Kong Dim Sum BFB – 3.9 stars
Tucked away at a humble corner lot, this is one of the best dim sum places in Ipoh that lets you get away from the crowd! With a wide selection of food, you can be sure to indulge in the spirit of Sunday dim sum brunch here!
Location: Persiaran Bandar Baru Tambun, Bandar Baru Tambun, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
Operation hours: Daily from 6:30am – 1:30pm, closed on Tuesdays
Contact: 010-220 3812
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