Yum Cha Restaurant

Yum Cha Dim Sum at Chinatown offers a classic dim sum experience with a decent selection of dishes. However, the variety of food tends to be limited during certain periods, which can be a drawback if you’re hoping for a wider range of options. For those exploring the Chinatown area, Yum Cha could still be a convenient spot to enjoy a meal, especially if you’re craving dim sum. That said, the food and service quality have noticeably declined compared to its pre-pandemic days. The attention to detail and the overall experience that once made it stand out seem to be missing now. While the charm of the venue and its convenient location may still draw in diners, those familiar with its previous standards might find the current state a little underwhelming.

Yum Cha: A Charming Dim Sum Spot with High-Quality Offerings Yum Cha is a historic dim sum establishment serving delightful, high-quality dim sum at reasonable prices. Tucked away on the second floor of a shophouse in the heart of Chinatown, this place exudes charm with its traditional Chinese décor, offering a nostalgic and authentic dining experience. While the dim sum menu is not the most extensive, every dish we tried was excellent. Their xiao long bao is probably the second best after Din Tai Fung, featuring delicate skins and flavorful broth. The scallop dumpling was a unique and refined novelty, while the truffle mushroom bao had a perfectly balanced, aromatic filling. We also loved their prawn siew mai, which were exceptionally meaty and satisfying. To finish, we tried their pineapple tarts, which were buttery and rich, with a creamy filling enhanced by golden raisins. The adorable lion and pineapple-shaped designs added a festive and auspicious touch. Overall, Yum Cha is a must-visit for dim sum lovers, offering a classic yet refined experience in a beautifully nostalgic setting.

Taking advantage of selected range of dim sum price at only $2.4 per serving for a limited period of time. We visited Yam Cha at Chinatown after reading a review from a popular food blogger. Our first impression is the bright red signage and once inside, it’s a typical old school type of Chinese restaurant with a pleasant environment. We concluded that quality of the dim sum was above average however must give credit to its creativity. The mix of young and elderly staff were attentive and helpful. We’re generally pleased with the overall dining experience here.

I would like to compliment Ms Mei for her outstanding service. Her professionalism, helpful attitude, and genuine care made a great impression. She went above and beyond to assist, making the experience much more pleasant. Employees like Mei are truly valuable, and I greatly appreciate her efforts. Thank you!

$79 for 3 adults, 1 kid and we left feeling hungry still. Only thing worth ordering is the congee. - Chicken claw: way too spicy and meat was really little - Siew mai: so-so. The waitress literally threw the Siew Mai on our table and then exclaimed “so hot!” Until one Siew Mai rolled on its side lol - beancurd: not nice - mushroom dumpling: also not nice - Chee Cheong fun: the pork is so tough - Malay cake: too sweet - congee: yummy Not sure why this place is so popular even though the taste is bad and the price so expensive. Suspect it’s all the tourists that raised the review maybe. Would not recommend at all.

We went here to celebrate my friend birthday on Saturday, long queueing but the queue is moving fast & we waited for 15 minutes only. Overall worth having dim sum over here

Can’t believe it’s my first time here. There’s an elderly aunty server who made us feel so welcomed and at home. All the dim sum were above average except mango prawn and mango pomelo sago. Their crispy prawn fried chee Cheong fun was the most outstanding followed by the fried scallop roll and the char siew bao for me! Chilli is spicy enough! Will def return!

👩🏻‍🍳 The restaurant is located on Level 2, with both stairs and an elevator available, making it quite accessible for wheelchairs. 🏃 We managed to queue around 11:30 AM on a weekend, just before the lunch rush. The wait was relatively short, and we got a table quickly. The service was efficient, with food served promptly. While waiting in line, you can scan the menu and start ordering, which saves time. 🥟 The yum cha here is excellent—definitely one of my favorite spots in Singapore! I tried the Yum Cha 24 Special and my favorite dish was the fried yam with scallop. Unfortunately, it was sold out when I tried to reorder, so be sure to grab it early! 🦐 Another must-try is their crispy prawn rice flour roll. It's perfectly crispy and flavorful—highly recommended! 🌟 Overall, it was a great experience having lunch here. The food was tasty and well-prepared. I’d definitely come back!

Yum Cha Dim Sum at Chinatown offers a classic dim sum experience with a decent selection of dishes. However, the variety of food tends to be limited during certain periods, which can be a drawback if you’re hoping for a wider range of options. For those exploring the Chinatown area, Yum Cha could still be a convenient spot to enjoy a meal, especially if you’re craving dim sum. That said, the food and service quality have noticeably declined compared to its pre-pandemic days. The attention to detail and the overall experience that once made it stand out seem to be missing now. While the charm of the venue and its convenient location may still draw in diners, those familiar with its previous standards might find the current state a little underwhelming.

Yum Cha: A Charming Dim Sum Spot with High-Quality Offerings Yum Cha is a historic dim sum establishment serving delightful, high-quality dim sum at reasonable prices. Tucked away on the second floor of a shophouse in the heart of Chinatown, this place exudes charm with its traditional Chinese décor, offering a nostalgic and authentic dining experience. While the dim sum menu is not the most extensive, every dish we tried was excellent. Their xiao long bao is probably the second best after Din Tai Fung, featuring delicate skins and flavorful broth. The scallop dumpling was a unique and refined novelty, while the truffle mushroom bao had a perfectly balanced, aromatic filling. We also loved their prawn siew mai, which were exceptionally meaty and satisfying. To finish, we tried their pineapple tarts, which were buttery and rich, with a creamy filling enhanced by golden raisins. The adorable lion and pineapple-shaped designs added a festive and auspicious touch. Overall, Yum Cha is a must-visit for dim sum lovers, offering a classic yet refined experience in a beautifully nostalgic setting.

Taking advantage of selected range of dim sum price at only $2.4 per serving for a limited period of time. We visited Yam Cha at Chinatown after reading a review from a popular food blogger. Our first impression is the bright red signage and once inside, it’s a typical old school type of Chinese restaurant with a pleasant environment. We concluded that quality of the dim sum was above average however must give credit to its creativity. The mix of young and elderly staff were attentive and helpful. We’re generally pleased with the overall dining experience here.

I would like to compliment Ms Mei for her outstanding service. Her professionalism, helpful attitude, and genuine care made a great impression. She went above and beyond to assist, making the experience much more pleasant. Employees like Mei are truly valuable, and I greatly appreciate her efforts. Thank you!

$79 for 3 adults, 1 kid and we left feeling hungry still. Only thing worth ordering is the congee. - Chicken claw: way too spicy and meat was really little - Siew mai: so-so. The waitress literally threw the Siew Mai on our table and then exclaimed “so hot!” Until one Siew Mai rolled on its side lol - beancurd: not nice - mushroom dumpling: also not nice - Chee Cheong fun: the pork is so tough - Malay cake: too sweet - congee: yummy Not sure why this place is so popular even though the taste is bad and the price so expensive. Suspect it’s all the tourists that raised the review maybe. Would not recommend at all.

We went here to celebrate my friend birthday on Saturday, long queueing but the queue is moving fast & we waited for 15 minutes only. Overall worth having dim sum over here

Can’t believe it’s my first time here. There’s an elderly aunty server who made us feel so welcomed and at home. All the dim sum were above average except mango prawn and mango pomelo sago. Their crispy prawn fried chee Cheong fun was the most outstanding followed by the fried scallop roll and the char siew bao for me! Chilli is spicy enough! Will def return!

👩🏻‍🍳 The restaurant is located on Level 2, with both stairs and an elevator available, making it quite accessible for wheelchairs. 🏃 We managed to queue around 11:30 AM on a weekend, just before the lunch rush. The wait was relatively short, and we got a table quickly. The service was efficient, with food served promptly. While waiting in line, you can scan the menu and start ordering, which saves time. 🥟 The yum cha here is excellent—definitely one of my favorite spots in Singapore! I tried the Yum Cha 24 Special and my favorite dish was the fried yam with scallop. Unfortunately, it was sold out when I tried to reorder, so be sure to grab it early! 🦐 Another must-try is their crispy prawn rice flour roll. It's perfectly crispy and flavorful—highly recommended! 🌟 Overall, it was a great experience having lunch here. The food was tasty and well-prepared. I’d definitely come back!