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Experience the best dimsum in Saigon

Translated by Bing
From the Chinese quarters in Cho Lon in District 5, high-end restaurants, dimsum in particular and Chinese cuisine in general in Ho Chi Minh City are the intersection of colorful and delicious cuisine.

Baoz Dimsum


Starting from an extremely modest dumpling and dimsum bar on Nguyen Tri Phuong Street, after many years of making a name, the first Baoz Dimsum establishment has now become a superficial restaurant that is always bustling. For souls who are passionate about dimsum and Chinese food in Saigon, Baoz Dimsum is definitely a name not to be missed.


  • Price: 50,000 - 200,000 VND for traditional dishes
  • Location: 86 - 88 Nguyen Tri Phuong, Ward 7, District 5
  • Opening hours: 09:00 - 23:00 daily (reservation recommended)


Photo: Baoz Dimsum


Dim Sum Tien Phat (American Reality Tien Phat)


As one of the oldest and most famous dimsum shops in the city, Tien Phat Dimsum is extremely loved by the Chinese in the Lon market, so although the space is affordable, it is always extremely crowded. It is open from six in the morning but only until seven o'clock it will be extremely busy and crowded until closing time at noon.


  • Price: 50,000 - 110,000 VND
  • Location: 18 Ky Hoa, Ward 11, District 5
  • Opening hours: 06:00 - 12:30
  • Worth trying: Fresh shrimp rolls - bestseller at the restaurant with a thin and chewy crust and crispy fresh red shrimp filling


Photo: Dimsum Tien Phat


Tan Hai Van Dimsum


The most crowded between 11:00 - 12:00 at night, Tan Hai Van is located in the must-visit nightlife places in District 1. In addition to a variety of dimsum dishes, this place also owns an extremely rich Chinese menu.


  • Price: 50,000 - 110,000 VND
  • Location: 164 Nguyen Trai, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, HCMC
  • Opening hours: 24/7


Photo: @Tiểu


Dimsum Ocean Palace


Continuing to be one of the restaurants that are always crowded and bustling, Ocean Palace has relatively reasonable prices for parties or going in large groups. A small minus is the noise due to the restaurant's large size and open space in the style of a Chinese restaurant.


  • Price: 150,000 VND - 550,000 VND
  • Location: 02 Le Duan, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
  • Opening hours: 09:00 - 14:30 | 16:45 - 22:30 (reservation recommended)
  • Must-try: Baked dumplings


Photo: Dimsum Ocean Palace


Diem Tu Tac


Dim sum is only served from 09:00 until the end of the morning shift, you should be aware to book a suitable schedule for your meal at Diem Tu Tac. Although the restaurant has many branches, it is also very crowded at the end of the day, making up for the menu and space here will make diners who experience dimsum and Chinese food for the first time overwhelmed. In addition to the traditional menu, the chefs here also introduce new dishes regularly every month to add new experiences.


  • Price: 100,000 - 400,000 VND
  • Location: 55 Dong Du, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
  • Opening hours: 09:00 - 10:30 (reservation recommended)
  • Website: www.dimtutac.com


Photo: Diem Tu Tac


Crystal Jade Palace


Belonging to the Crystal Jade Palace restaurant chain from Singapore that has received the prestigious Michelin Award, Crystal Jade Palace after a period of remodeling and reopening is quite bustling with quality dimsum flavors.


  • Price: 66,000-550,000 VND
  • Location: 2A - 4A Ton Duc Thang, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, HCMC (01st Floor - Lotte Legend Hotel)
  • Opening hours: 11:00 - 14:00 | 17:00 - 22:00
  • Website: www.lottehotel.com/saigon-hotel/vi/dining/restaurant-crystal-jade-palace.html
  • What to try: Hidden pumpkin soup


Photo: Crystal Jade Palace


Yuchu Restaurant


Located in the InterContinental Saigon Hotel, Hai Ba Trung, District 1, Yuchu owns a unique and creative dimsum menu from high-class ingredients and exquisite processing. Another plus point of Yuchu is the luxurious location and space suitable for receptions or a genuine "treat day".


  • Price: 80,000 VND - 698,000 VND
  • Venue: , Hai Ba Trung, District 1 (1st Floor - InterContinental Saigon Hotel)
  • Website: www.icsaigon.com/yuchu
  • Opening hours: 10:30 - 14:30 | 18:00 - 22:00
  • Worth trying: All You Can Eat Dimsum Buffet with 38 dishes for breakfast, wok, BBQ. (498,000VND for lunch and 798,000VND for dinner)


Photo: Yuchu Restaurant


Shang Palace


Bringing original Chinese cuisine, Shang Palace has a menu of more than 50 types of traditional dimsum and signature dishes such as Peking Roast Duck and seafood.


  • Price: 300,000 - 600,000 VND
  • Location: 19-21 Ly Tu Trong, Ben Nghe Street, District 1, HCMC (01st Floor - Norfolk Mansion 17 Hotel)
  • Opening hours: 10:00 - 14:00 | 17:00 - 22:00
  • Website: shangpalace.thenorfolkgroup.com/


Photo: Shang Palace


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