The Orchard Road belt is one of the best places in Singapore for dim sum, largely because so many of the city's hotel Cantonese restaurants cluster along it — from Orchard Hotel and Shangri-La to the St. Regis, Regent, Sheraton Towers and Goodwood Park. Alongside them, the Paragon and Ngee Ann City/Takashimaya malls house well-known names like Crystal Jade and Imperial Treasure's Treasures Yi Dian Xin. Dim sum here is mostly a lunch (and weekend yum cha) affair, tends toward the refined hotel/mall end rather than cheap trolley carts, and is easily reached from Orchard, Somerset or Orchard Boulevard MRT.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Hua Ting Restaurant Cantonese / Dim Sum · $$$
Long-standing, Michelin-recognised Cantonese restaurant at Orchard Hotel renowned for refined dim sum such as its baked tartlets.
- Cuisine: Cantonese / Dim Sum
- Price: $$$ · Dim sum ~$6-12 per item; a la carte higher
- Must-try: Baked Mango Chicken Tartlet, Baked 16-Head Abalone Tartlet with Diced Chicken, Wok-fried Turnip Cake with Homemade XO Sauce in Hot Stone Bowl
- Where: Orchard Hotel, Level 2, 442 Orchard Road, Singapore 238879
- Area: Orchard (Orchard Hotel)
- Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS22/TE14)
- Hours: Lunch 11:30am-2:30pm (Mon-Fri), 11am-2:30pm (Sat-Sun); Dinner 6pm-10pm daily
- Halal: No
Shang Palace Cantonese / Dim Sum · $$$
Elegant traditional Cantonese restaurant at Shangri-La Singapore serving a dedicated dim sum menu at lunch.
- Cuisine: Cantonese / Dim Sum
- Price: $$$
- Where: Shangri-La Singapore, Tower Wing, Lobby Level, 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258350
- Area: Orchard (Orange Grove Road)
- Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS22/TE14)
- Hours: Lunch Mon-Fri 12pm-3pm; Sat-Sun & PH 11am-12:30pm and 1pm-3pm; Dinner daily 6pm-10pm
- Halal: No
Yan Ting Cantonese / Dim Sum · $$$$
Michelin-recommended Cantonese fine dining at The St. Regis, best known for its weekend a-la-carte dim sum brunch.
- Cuisine: Cantonese / Dim Sum
- Price: $$$$
- Where: The St. Regis Singapore, 29 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247911
- Area: Tanglin / Orchard
- Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS22/TE14) / Orchard Boulevard (TE13)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 12pm-2:30pm & 6pm-10:30pm; Sat-Sun 10:30am-3pm (a la carte dim sum brunch) & 6pm-10:30pm
- Halal: No
Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant Cantonese / Dim Sum · $$$
Award-winning Cantonese restaurant directly above Orchard MRT at Marriott Tang Plaza, with dim sum served at lunch.
- Cuisine: Cantonese / Dim Sum
- Price: $$$
- Where: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, 320 Orchard Road, Singapore 238865
- Area: Orchard (Tang Plaza)
- Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS22/TE14)
- Hours: Daily 11:30am-3pm and 6pm-10pm
- Halal: No
Min Jiang Cantonese & Sichuan / Dim Sum · $$$
Institutional Chinese restaurant at Goodwood Park Hotel with a well-regarded dim sum selection at lunch.
- Cuisine: Cantonese & Sichuan / Dim Sum
- Price: $$$
- Where: Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221
- Area: Scotts Road / Orchard
- Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS22/TE14) / Newton (NS21/DT11)
- Hours: Mon-Fri lunch 11:30am-2:30pm, dinner 6:30pm-10:30pm; Sat-Sun & PH lunch 11am-12:30pm & 1pm-2:30pm, dinner 6:30pm-10:30pm
- Halal: No
Crystal Jade Golden Palace Cantonese & Teochew / Dim Sum · $$$
Crystal Jade's upscale Cantonese-Teochew flagship in Paragon, serving refined dim sum at lunch.
- Cuisine: Cantonese & Teochew / Dim Sum
- Price: $$$
- Where: Paragon, #05-22, 290 Orchard Road, Singapore 238859
- Area: Orchard (Paragon)
- Nearest MRT: Somerset (NS23) / Orchard (NS22/TE14)
- Halal: No
Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant Cantonese / Dim Sum · $$$
Well-known Cantonese restaurant at Sheraton Towers, a long-standing choice for dim sum and Sunday yum cha.
- Cuisine: Cantonese / Dim Sum
- Price: $$$
- Where: Sheraton Towers Singapore, 39 Scotts Road, Singapore 228230
- Area: Scotts Road / Orchard
- Nearest MRT: Newton (NS21/DT11) / Orchard (NS22/TE14)
- Halal: No
Summer Palace Cantonese / Dim Sum · $$$
Grand Cantonese restaurant at Regent Singapore serving classic dim sum at lunch, just off the Orchard belt.
- Cuisine: Cantonese / Dim Sum
- Price: $$$
- Where: Regent Singapore, Level 3, 1 Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249715
- Area: Cuscaden / Orchard
- Nearest MRT: Orchard Boulevard (TE13) / Orchard (NS22/TE14)
- Halal: No
Crystal Jade Palace Cantonese / Dim Sum · $$-$$$
Crystal Jade's sit-down Cantonese restaurant in Takashimaya, a reliable mall option for lunchtime dim sum.
- Cuisine: Cantonese / Dim Sum
- Price: $$-$$$
- Where: Takashimaya Shopping Centre (Ngee Ann City), #04-19, 391 Orchard Road, Singapore 238872
- Area: Orchard (Ngee Ann City)
- Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS22/TE14) / Somerset (NS23)
- Halal: No
Treasures Yi Dian Xin (by Imperial Treasure) Cantonese / Dim Sum · $$
Imperial Treasure's casual dim sum concept at Paragon specialising in dim sum, congee and roast meats.
- Cuisine: Cantonese / Dim Sum
- Price: $$
- Where: Paragon, 290 Orchard Road, Singapore 238859
- Area: Orchard (Paragon)
- Nearest MRT: Somerset (NS23) / Orchard (NS22/TE14)
- Halal: No
Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen Hong Kong / Dim Sum · $$
Casual, wallet-friendly Hong Kong-style outlet in Takashimaya's food basement for everyday dim sum and roast meats.
- Cuisine: Hong Kong / Dim Sum
- Price: $$
- Where: Takashimaya Shopping Centre (Ngee Ann City), #B2-38, 391 Orchard Road, Singapore 238872
- Area: Orchard (Ngee Ann City)
- Nearest MRT: Orchard (NS22/TE14) / Somerset (NS23)
- Halal: No
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hua Ting Restaurant | Cantonese / Dim Sum | $$$ | Orchard (Orchard Hotel) | No |
| Shang Palace | Cantonese / Dim Sum | $$$ | Orchard (Orange Grove Road) | No |
| Yan Ting | Cantonese / Dim Sum | $$$$ | Tanglin / Orchard | No |
| Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant | Cantonese / Dim Sum | $$$ | Orchard (Tang Plaza) | No |
| Min Jiang | Cantonese & Sichuan / Dim Sum | $$$ | Scotts Road / Orchard | No |
| Crystal Jade Golden Palace | Cantonese & Teochew / Dim Sum | $$$ | Orchard (Paragon) | No |
| Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant | Cantonese / Dim Sum | $$$ | Scotts Road / Orchard | No |
| Summer Palace | Cantonese / Dim Sum | $$$ | Cuscaden / Orchard | No |
| Crystal Jade Palace | Cantonese / Dim Sum | $$-$$$ | Orchard (Ngee Ann City) | No |
| Treasures Yi Dian Xin (by Imperial Treasure) | Cantonese / Dim Sum | $$ | Orchard (Paragon) | No |
| Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen | Hong Kong / Dim Sum | $$ | Orchard (Ngee Ann City) | No |
Your questions answered
How much does dim sum near Orchard cost?
Most dim sum around Orchard is in hotel or upscale mall Cantonese restaurants, so a proper spread typically runs roughly S$40-90 per person; casual options like Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen or Treasures Yi Dian Xin are cheaper. Prices change often, so check the current menu before you go.
Do I need to make a reservation?
For weekend lunch and Sunday yum cha, yes. Hotel restaurants (Hua Ting, Yan Ting, Shang Palace, Li Bai, Min Jiang) and Crystal Jade fill up quickly, so book ahead, especially for larger tables.
When is dim sum actually served?
Dim sum here is mainly a lunch affair, roughly 11:30am to 2:30-3pm. The St. Regis's Yan Ting runs an a-la-carte dim sum brunch on weekends. Few of these venues serve dim sum at dinner, so confirm each restaurant's hours.
Which MRT station is best for dim sum near Orchard?
Orchard MRT (NS22/TE14) is closest to Hua Ting, Wan Hao, Shang Palace and Min Jiang. Use Somerset (NS23) for Paragon (Crystal Jade Golden Palace, Treasures Yi Dian Xin), and Orchard Boulevard (TE13) for Regent's Summer Palace.
Are any of these dim sum spots halal?
No. These are traditional Cantonese restaurants that serve pork and are not halal-certified. Muslim diners should look for dedicated halal dim sum elsewhere, and should always verify directly with a venue before dining.