# Dim Sum in Kallang

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: 9
- Median years in business: 10

## 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 9)
- [126 Dim Sum Wen Dao Shi](https://lookup.sg/biz/126-dim-sum-wen-dao-shi), Kallang · 1086 Serangoon Rd #1086 · 7 min walk from Boon Keng MRT
- [Teck Kee Tanglin Pau](https://lookup.sg/biz/teck-kee-tanglin-pau-kallang), Kallang · 1355 Serangoon Road · 6 min walk from Potong Pasir MRT · registered 1977
- [Tim Ho Wan](https://lookup.sg/biz/tim-ho-wan-lavender), Lavender · 01-01/02/03, Lavender Aperia, 12 Kallang Ave · 3 min walk from Lavender MRT · registered 2012
- [Wok Master](https://lookup.sg/biz/wok-master-jalan-besar), Jalan Besar · 180 Kitchener Rd · 1 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · registered 2016
- [Good Taste Kitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/good-taste-kitchen), Kampong Glam · City Gate, 371 Beach Rd · 3 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT · registered 2019
- [Ye Zhi Mei Handmade Bao](https://lookup.sg/biz/ye-zhi-mei-handmade-bao), Jalan Besar · 208 Jln Besar · 5 min walk from Farrer Park MRT
- [Ji Xian Seafood and Hong Kong Dim Sum Express](https://lookup.sg/biz/ji-xian-seafood-and-hong-kong-dim-sum-express), Kallang · 1 Stadium Pl, #02-15 Kallang Wave Mall · 2 min walk from Stadium MRT
- [Xiao Chen Handmade Bao Dian 小成手工包店](https://lookup.sg/biz/xiao-chen-handmade-bao-dian), Lavender · Geylang Bahru Ville, 68 · 2 min walk from Bendemeer MRT
- [長記手工点心，现做现卖](https://lookup.sg/biz/business-330066), Kallang · Geylang Bahru Ville, 66 Kallang Bahru · 3 min walk from Geylang Bahru 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.