# Dim Sum in Bukit Merah

Dim sum in Singapore ranges from nett-priced hawker and coffeeshop baskets to hotel Cantonese restaurants charging "++". Hotel yum cha is mostly a lunch affair, often with weekend sittings that need booking days ahead. Expect tea, peanuts and wet towels to be charged per person at sit-down restaurants.

## Key facts
- Listings: 5
- Matched to a government licence/register: 1
- Median years in business: 0

## How to choose
- Book weekend lunch at hotel Chinese restaurants early – many run two fixed sittings.
- Ask about per-person charges for tea, condiments and wet towels; these are common at Cantonese restaurants.
- Check MUIS certification if dining with Muslim guests – a few Chinese restaurants are halal-certified, using chicken or beef in place of pork.
- Hawker and 24-hour dim sum chains are nett-priced and good for small groups; hotels suit celebrations.

## Listings (top 5)
- [Eastern Rice Dumpling](https://lookup.sg/biz/eastern-rice-dumpling), HarbourFront · Giant Hypermarket, VivoCity, 1 Harbourfront Walk · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT · registered 2007
- [Tiong Bahru Pau and Snack](https://lookup.sg/biz/tiong-bahru-pau-and-snack), Tiong Bahru · 237 Outram Rd · 3 min walk from Havelock MRT · SFA licensed
- [Hua Ji Bao Dang](https://lookup.sg/biz/hua-ji-bao-dang), Bukit Merah · 115 Bukit Merah View · 7 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT · registered 2026
- [上海拉面小笼包](https://lookup.sg/biz/business-159929), Bukit Merah · Village Credit, The Alexcier, 237 Alexandra Rd · 11 min walk from Queenstown MRT
- [LaoYouJiHongKongDimSum老友記香港點心](https://lookup.sg/biz/laoyoujihongkongdimsum), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT

## FAQs
### What does "++" mean on a Singapore menu?
"++" means a 10% service charge and 9% GST will be added. GST is charged on the service charge too, so the multiplier is 1.1 × 1.09 = 1.199 – a $50++ meal costs about $59.95. IRAS lets restaurants that levy a service charge show pre-GST prices, but they must state prominently that prices are subject to GST and service charge.

### Is there halal dim sum in Singapore?
Yes, some Chinese restaurants serving dim sum are MUIS halal-certified. Check the specific outlet on the MUIS Certified Eating Establishments list or the MuslimSG app and look for the original certificate displayed on the premises.

### What happened to the A, B, C, D hygiene grades in Singapore?
From 19 January 2026 SFA replaced the annual A–D hygiene grade with the SAFE framework. Outlets now get A (more than three years with no major lapse), B (one to three years), NEW (operating under a year) or C (a court conviction for a food-safety offence or a licence suspension under the demerit-points system). Scan the QR code on the SFA licence at the counter to see the current grade.

## Sources
- IRAS – Displaying and quoting prices (GST): https://www.iras.gov.sg/taxes/goods-services-tax-(gst)/basics-of-gst/invoicing-price-display-and-record-keeping/displaying-and-quoting-prices
- MUIS – Certified Eating Establishments: https://muis.gov.sg/Halal/Halal-Certification/Certified-Eating-Establishments
- SFA – New Safety Assurance for Food Establishment (SAFE) framework: https://www.sfa.gov.sg/news-publications/newsroom/new-safety-assurance-for-food-establishment--safe--framework--to-strengthen-food-safety

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.