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Sum Dim Sum
161 Jln Besar, Singapore 208876
Informal Cantonese venue dishing up a variety of buns & dumplings, plus pan-fried carrot cake.
Opening Hours
STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 85 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 30 May 2026
Our take: Sum Dim Sum offers a generally strong dim sum experience, with several dishes consistently praised across reviews.
The XO fried carrot cake stands out as a signature item, noted for its flavour without being overly salty.
Other popular choices include the siew mai, xiao long bao, and blue pea hargow.
While some items like the crispy char siew bun and chee cheong fun receive mixed reviews, the overall consensus points to quality dim sum that justifies a slightly higher price point compared to some competitors.
We'd recommend making a reservation, especially during peak hours, as the venue can get busy.
Service is often highlighted for its efficiency and the staff's handling of queues.
It's a solid option for those seeking good dim sum without the extensive waits sometimes associated with other popular spots nearby.
A reliable choice for groups, given the accommodating staff.
Signature
XO fried carrot cake
Best time
Make a reservation during peak timings
Wait time
Expect long queues during peak hours without a reservation
Price
$$ (Moderate)
Score: 85 · 5 sources
What customers say
Sum Dim Sum generally receives high praise for its dim sum, with many customers highlighting the quality of dishes like the XO fried carrot cake, siew mai, xiao long bao, and blue pea hargow.
While some items like the crispy char siew bun and chee cheong fun receive mixed reviews, the overall consensus points to delicious food and a good atmosphere.
Service is often described as fast and efficient, though occasional slowness has been noted, and some find the prices a bit high.
Google Reviews
Very good dim sum, highly recommended! Will definitely return to try more. Flavours are on point. Loved the carrot cake, porridge and chicken feet and hargao. The chee cheong fun is ok. I think can sk…
Dimsum overall decent, some hits and missed. Pandan charsiew bao is not bad. Malay cake not very fragrant. Pork ribs are meaty. XO carrot cake a bit soggy and salty. 辣子雞越吃越好吃，不錯. I like the dumpling s…
Recommend to make a reservation if you’re coming here during peak timings. Kudos to the wait staff handling seating — patient, clear and empathetic to those in the long queue. The XO fried carrot cake…
Came here for a company lunch and it was fantastic. Restaurant did us a kind favour of combining 2 tables for 10pax of us. Food was delicious. Service was fast and efficient. Atmosphere was great and…
If you are fed up of the very famous dim sum just a block down, this place offers you superior dim sum without the wait. It's of course slightly more pricey but the trade off is well worth it. The egg…
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