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126 Dim Sum @ Geylang

3.9(3,740)on Google$$geylang

126 Sims Ave, Singapore 387449

Dine-in

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)12:00 – 5:30 AM, 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
C+Worth a visit

Score: 65 / 100

Atmosphere75
Queue wait85
Consistency70
Food quality60
Value for money70

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: 126 Dim Sum @ Geylang, also known as 126 Dim Sum Wen Dao Shi, is a 24-hour establishment that has undergone a significant renovation, transforming from a traditional, cramped space into a brighter, more spacious, and air-conditioned environment.

While some long-time patrons note a loss of its 'rustic charm,' the general consensus is that the quality of the dim sum remains largely consistent with its long-standing reputation.

The menu is extensive, offering a wide variety of dim sum, including the highly-praised HK Char Siew Bao, which some reviewers claim tastes the same as it did decades ago.

Other notable items include the fried large intestine, Hakka Olive congee, and chee cheong fan.

However, there are mixed reviews on certain dishes, with some finding the congee to be high in MSG and others reporting issues with freshness in items like shrimp dumplings and xiaolongbao.

The chili sauce, a crucial accompaniment for dim sum, has also received criticism for being sweet.

Despite these inconsistencies, the convenience of its 24-hour operation and the generally positive feedback on its core dim sum offerings make it a viable option.

We'd recommend it for late-night dim sum cravings, especially if you're in the Geylang area and value variety and accessibility over a strictly traditional ambiance.

Signature

HK Char Siew Bao

Best time

late night

Wait time

No waiting (supper hours)

Price

$$ ($15-25/person)

Score: 65 · 5 sources

What customers say

126 Dim Sum @ Geylang generally receives positive feedback for its extensive menu, 24-hour availability, and the consistent taste of long-standing items like the HK Char Siew Bao, even after a recent renovation that modernized its ambiance.

While many appreciate the fresh and flavorful dim sum, some customers find certain dishes, like the shrimp dumplings and xiaolongbao, to be disappointing or lacking freshness, and the congee has been noted for potentially high MSG content.

Service is generally good, though minor order mix-ups can occur.

Consistent taste of classic dishes (e.g., HK Char Siew Bao)Modernized ambiance vs. lost rustic charmExtensive menu and 24-hour availabilityInconsistent freshness/quality of some dim sum itemsValue for money / discounts
60% positive20% neutral20% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★T0m2y Ch00· 6 months ago

One of the best dim sum place reccomended by my wife. Her last time here was 29 years ago where she tried the HK Char Siew Bao. 29 years later, the bao taste the same as before. We tried the fried la…

★★★★PY Ting· 4 months ago

New and improved menu. Digital online order. Large variety of dimsum available. Opens 24 hours! Hakka Olive congee was nice! Worth a visit if you’re staying in the area. Leave a review for a free drin…

★★★★Derrick L· 6 months ago

Probably had my first dim sum over here some 30 years ago, used to be a really old school and nostalgic place but it has since changed to a generic looking shop. Not the best dim sum but still decent,…

★★★★★oXRYSTALo Ong· 8 months ago

126 Dim Sum Wen Dao Shi (Geylang): Still a Dim Sum Gem, Even with a Modern Makeover! 4.5/5 Stars Ratings: • Food Quality: 4.5/5 (Delicious Dim Sum, Fresh and Flavorful) • Ambiance: 4/5 (Modern, Bri…

★★★★Jessica Chan· 5 months ago

Very disappointed for the dim sum. The chili peppers were sweet, and chili peppers are the most important ingredient in dim sum. The shrimp dumplings weren't fresh. The xiaolongbao (steamed buns) hadn…

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