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Dim sum is a comfort food for many Singaporeans, and what’s great about them is they work any time of day, from breakfast to supper. Whether you’re looking to start your day with a hearty dim sum breakfast or catching up with some friends over supper, these six Geylang dim sum spots are there to whet your appetite!
#1 Mongkok DimSum
A 24-hour spot, you can get dim sum at any time of day at Mongkok DimSum. Look forward to addictive bites such as the Breaded Fish Cake, Shanghai Pork Dumplings, Beancurd Roll with Shrimp & Pork and many more. If you need something more filling, Mongkok DimSum also serves tze char dishes such as Yangzhou Fried Rice, Hotplate Tofu and Sambal Kangkong. Although the selection of steamed and fried dim sum is not as extensive as 126, it’s quality and ability to satisfy is undeniable.
Address: 214 Geylang Rd, Singapore 389274
Opening Hours: 24 hours daily
#2 Quan Xin Bao Dian 全心包点
Located within a coffeeshop, Quan Xin Bao Dian serves typical dim sum delights for a quick fix. Find familiar dishes such as Char Siew Bao, Siew Mai and Chicken Glutinous Rice, as well as more modern creations such as Deep Fried Taro Dumpling and Otak-Otak Spring Roll.
Address: 489 Geylang Road, Lor 27 Geylang, Singapore 389448
Opening Hours: 8 am–12 am daily
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#3 218 Hong Kong Tim Sum
Get a taste of Hong Kong at 218 Hong Kong Tim Sum, where dim sum such as Deep Fried Prawn Dumplings, Har Gow, Siew Mai, Xiao Long Bao and Steamed Glutinous Rice will tide you over until your next trip to Hong Kong!
Address: 208 Geylang Rd, Singapore 389269
Opening Hours: 24 hours daily
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#4 Dong Bei Jiaozi Wang 东北饺子王
If what you’ve craving for is Chinese-style dumplings, then head over to Dong Bei Jiaozi Wang 东北饺子王, where you’ll be able to dig into both steamed and fried dumplings. They are also immensely popular for their authentic Chinese dishes such as meat skewers, Hot and Soup Soup, Chives Pancake and many more!
Address: 386 Geylang Rd, Singapore 389386
Opening Hours: 11 am–2:30 am daily
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#5 126 Dim Sum Wen Dao Shi
Being in the Geylang area of good and cheap supper hot spot, it’s unlikely that anyone living in Singapore hasn’t heard of 126 Dim Sum. Stepping into this dim sum spot is like stepping into a time portal and entering into a Hong Kong-style cafe in the 1980s. You won’t go wrong with familiar favourites such as Pork Belly Buns, Chee Cheong Fun, Shrimp Dumplings and Pork Ribs. Besides their dim sum, the other highlight is their White Pepper Crab Bee Hoon. It is absolutely mouth watering, with the fragrant flavours well-infused into the tang hoon and shell-cracked crab.
Address: 126 Sims Ave, Singapore 387449
Opening Hours: 24 hours daily
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#6 Ma Kee Homemade Paus
A stone’s throw away from Geylang East Food Centre, Ma Kee Homemade Paus have over 20 years of history doling out light and fluffy handmade baos. The classic Char Siew Bao carried small chunks of meat coated in a sauce that’s more savoury than the usual. Fans who prefer their Char Siew more savoury than sweet will surely enjoy this! The Tau Sar Pau was just well-filled within with a sweet-tasting centre and great texture.
Address: 116 Aljunied Ave 2, Singapore 380116
Opening Hours: 11 am–9 pm daily
