8 Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Australia [2024]

Dim Sum Australia

Can you believe that dim sum is now popular in Australia? Dim sum as we know it, with the little dumplings and buns made from rice flour or wheat flour dough, originated in China. The term dim sum comes from Cantonese dialect and means “touch your heart”. It has only been a decade since dim  sum restaurants have started popping up all over Australia so if you want to enjoy some traditional Chinese cuisine this is the list for you!

1. Authentic Bites Dumpling House

Key Services	Dim Sum Australia
Website	http://www.authenticbites.com.au/
Address	3/145 Newcastle St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
Phone	+61 423 310 599
Operating Hours	11:30am-3pm and 5:30pm-9pm Monday to Friday, 11am-3pm and 5:30pm-9pm Saturday to Sunday

Authentic Bites Dumpling House isn’t your typical dim sum restaurant, but if you’re looking for a place to satisfy a dumpling craving, this is the place to go. In our opinion, Perth’s best dim sum, xiao long bao, kimchi dumplings and spicy wontons can all be found here. But you should be aware that there will be a line, and the pork buns will run out fast.

2. Tim Ho Wan

Key Services	Dim Sum Australia
Website	http://www.timhowanaustralia.com/
Address	206 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Phone	+61 3 9663 9691
Operating Hours	10am-8pm Sunday to Thursday, 10am-8:30pm Friday and Saturday

The food is delicious, and the atmosphere is nice. This international yum cha sensation has a Michelin-starred chef behind it, so you know they’re doing something right. The entire menu will please your most intense dim sum desires, but Pork Buns are beloved at Time Ho Wan, so pick up a few to argue about with your mates!

3. Canton Bay

Key Services	Dim Sum Australia
Website	http://cantonbay.com.au/
Address	130 Mounts Bay Road, Perth 6000
Phone	(08) 9486 9399
Operating Hours	10:30am-3pm and 5:30pm-10pm Monday to Wednesday, 10:30am-3pm Thursday, 10:30am-3pm and 5:30pm-11pm Friday, 10am-3pm and 5:30pm-11pm Saturday, 10am-3pm and 5:30pm-10pm Sunday

Canton Bay is one of Northbridges most popular dim sum locations. There are always a lot of people, so you’ll probably have to wait, but at least you’ll be rewarded with amazing Yum Cha. Canton Bay has everything you’d expect from a Chinese restaurant, including all of your favorite dishes such as Steamed Prawn Dumplings and Shanghai Steam Dumplings.

4. Northbridge Chinese Restaurant

Key Services	Dim Sum Australia
Website	https://www.facebook.com/Northbridge-Chinese-Restaurant-166391943372488/
Address	26 Roe Street Northbridge, 6003 WA
Phone	(08) 9328 9288
Operating Hours	10am-3pm and 6pm-10pm Monday to Friday, 10am-3pm and 5:30pm-10pm Saturday to Sunday

People go crazy for Northbridge Chinese Restaurant’s classic dim sum experience. Northbridge Chinese Restaurant is always a hit with diners. You’ll have a hard time choosing among the many options because you’ll be spoiled for choice with classics like BBQ pork buns, prawn dumplings, and pan-fried pork dumplings.

5. Manly Phoenix

Key Services	Dim Sum Australia
Website	https://www.manlyrestaurants.com.au/
Address	Shop 22-23, Manly Wharf, East Esplanade
Phone	+61 2 9977 2988
Operating Hours	11am-3pm and 5pm-11pm Tuesday to Friday, 11am-11pm Saturday, 10am-11pm Sunday

Chopstick-chic design meets sleek furnishings at this Manly branch of the well-known Phoenix Group, which will reopen Sky Phoenix in the Westfield Sydney expansion in November. As well as a continuous stream of dim sum carts, you may enjoy a constant wave of waves from up close views of the water. On weekends, the usual commotion occurs as competing tables pursue new arrivals of golden ham sui gok, fluffy char sieu bau, and steaming pork and prawn siu mai. Midweek may be more calm and sedate, but it will never be as much fun as the weekend bunfight.

6. Silks

Key Services	Dim Sum Australia
Website	https://www.crownperth.com.au/restaurants/premium/silks/info-booking
Address	Crown Perth, Crown Metropol, Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood WA 6100, Australia
Phone	08 9362 7551
Operating Hours	12pm-2:30pm and 5:30-10pm Sunday/Wednesday/ Thursday, 12pm-2:30pm and 5:30pm-10:30pm Friday to Saturday

The Silks’ menu is full of delectable morsels like the Prawn Black Gold Dumpling, which is dusted with gold leaf, and XO Turnip Cake and Beef Siu Mai, both made with grass-fed beef. During lunch, when their $45 Set Yum Cha and $55 Ultimate lunch Yum Cha menus are in action, you may fill your tummy with truffle spring rolls and char-sui roasted toothfish.

7. Little China Girl

Key Services	Dim Sum Australia
Website	https://www.littlechinagirl.com.au/
Address	68 Roe St, Northbridge WA 6003, Australia
Phone	+61 414 694 121
Operating Hours	10:30am-2:30pm and 5:30pm-10pm Tuesday to Thursday, 10:30am-2:30pm and 5:30pm-2am Friday to Saturday, 10am-2:30pm and 5:30pm-10pm Sunday

At Northbridge’s Little China Girl, you’ll be able to get your late-night yum cha fix. On Friday and Saturday nights, this cool place opens until 2a m, and they also serve early birds starting at 10a.m. The restaurant serves a wide selection of dumplings, from salted egg yolk lava buns and BBQ pork pineapple buns to all the pan-fried, deep-fried, and steamed dumplings conceivable.

8. Din Tai Fung

Key Services	Dim Sum Australia
Website	https://www.dintaifung.com.au/
Address	Emporium, 287 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Phone	+61 3 9654 1876
Operating Hours	11:30am-2:30pm and 5:30pm-8pm Monday to Thursday, 11:30am-3pm and 5pm-8:30pm Friday, 11:30am-8:30pm Saturday, 11:30am-7:30pm Sunday

When Din Tai Fung opened in Melbourne, the anticipation was palpable. You can now have their dishes delivered right to your home, according to critics, who dubbed it some of the finest yum cha outside of Asia and certainly one of Australia’s best yum. Both in terms of flavor and presentation, Din Tai Fung’s standards are exceptionally high — order through the website or using Deliveroo to experience for yourself.

Dim Sum Australia

The dim sum restaurants in Australia highlighted here are just a few of the many available to you. If you’re looking for delicious dim sum and can’t decide which one is best, don’t worry! We’ve narrowed down your search by highlighting our favorite 8 restaurants that will satisfy any craving or need. No matter what type of dim sum dish you enjoy most, we guarantee there’s plenty to choose from at these places!

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