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Dimsum, a renowned Chinese breakfast, has also captured the hearts of many Vietnamese. Join Mytour as we explore 9 top-notch dimsum spots in District 1!
Premium Dimsum Establishments in District 1.
1. Ming Court – a 5-star hotel dimsum restaurant in District 1
- Address: Nikko Saigon Hotel, 235 Nguyen Van Cu Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1.
- Phone: 08 3929 5520.
- Opening Hours: 11 AM – 2 PM and 6 PM – 10 PM daily
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Ming Court Restaurant is located on the 3rd floor of the 5-star Nikko Saigon Hotel. Despite its simple decor, it exudes elegance and sophistication. The restaurant also offers private rooms for intimate gatherings or hosting important business partners.
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Prepared by renowned chefs, the dimsum dishes here are truly enticing, piping hot, and diverse. Moreover, each dish is prepared cleanly and presented beautifully, leaving a lasting impression on diners. When you have the chance to visit Nikko Saigon Hotel, don't forget to indulge in dimsum at Ming Court Restaurant!
2. Shang Palace Restaurant
- Address: 17 – 19 – 21 Lý Tự Trọng Street, Bến Nghé Ward, District 1.
- Phone: 028 3823 2221
- Opening Hours: Morning from 10:30 AM – 2 PM, evening from 5 PM – 10 PM
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If you're in search of a top-notch restaurant offering a variety of dim sum and Cantonese dishes, then head to Shang Palace on Lý Tự Trọng Street. This spacious and elegant restaurant is centrally located, making it highly attractive to both local and international patrons.
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Here, you'll find over 200 Cantonese dishes and more than 50 dim sum varieties with unique flavors. Just to name a few, there are spicy wontons, saffron buns, BBQ pork buns, fried meat dumplings, and taro buns... Doesn't it make your mouth water?
3. Crystal Jade Palace
- Address: 2A – 4A Tôn Đức Thắng Street, Bến Nghé Ward, District 1.
- Phone:028 3535 0123.
- Opening Hours:Morning from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, evening from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Right from the name Crystal Jade Palace, one can perceive the nobility and royalty of this restaurant, right? Indeed, as part of the renowned Asian restaurant chain, this is one of the rare restaurants in Vietnam with a prestigious Michelin star rating. Hence, all dishes here undergo strict preparation processes. Diners can dine here with complete peace of mind!
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The dimsum here features smooth and delicate pastry, filled with aromatic spices. A single bite offers a burst of sweetness and flavor on the palate. Although slightly pricey, the restaurant still attracts a large clientele.
4. Tân Hải Vân
- Address: 158 – 164 Nguyen Trai Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1
- Phone: 090 1301 428.
Photo: FB Tân Hải Vân
Stepping into this District 1 dimsum spot, you'll feel like you've entered an authentic Chinese eatery. From the red color scheme to the music and dishes, everything exudes the beauty of this populous nation. Here, diners cannot miss out on some of the restaurant's highlighted dimsum varieties such as: pork meatballs, fried/steamed custard buns, scallop dumplings, seafood dumplings, shrimp dumplings, BBQ pork buns, and chive dumplings…
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5. Yu Chu Restaurant
- Address: 1st Floor, InterContinental Saigon Hotel, 39 Le Duan Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
- Phone: (028) 3520 9999
- Opening Hours: Morning from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, evening from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Photo: FB Yu Chu
At Yu Chu on the 1st floor of the 5-star InterContinental Saigon hotel, you'll be treated like a deity. This dimsum spot in District 1 boasts luxurious space with plenty of photo opportunities. You'll surely have a photo album full of 'hot' shots when you come here to indulge.
Photo: FB Yu Chu
The food at this District 1 dimsum restaurant combines Beijing and Cantonese cooking styles, resulting in unique flavors. The dimsum dishes are no exception. Make sure not to miss out on specialties like scallop dumplings, Shanghai buns, crab meat dumplings, and Beijing-style fried dumplings when you visit here!
Affordable dimsum spots in District 1
1. Longeylang Dimsum House
- Address: 81 – 83 Nguyễn Công Trứ Street, Nguyễn Thái Bình Ward, District 1
- Phone: 028 6686 1664 or 0903 687 586
- Opening Hours: 9am – 8pm daily
Photo: FB Dimsum House
Dimsum House, part of the Longeylang chain, is a charming little eatery that attracts countless customers every day. Diners come here for meticulously crafted dimsum dishes that perfectly suit Vietnamese tastes. Moreover, the variety of dimsum here is quite extensive, including steamed turnip cakes, fresh shrimp dumplings, golden pouch buns, steamed chive dumplings, shrimp rice rolls, black sesame buns... You'll be pleasantly surprised by the quality of these dishes, believe me!
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2. Yang Dimsum – a diverse dimsum spot in District 1
- Address: 203 Hoàng Sa Street, Tân Định Ward, District 1
- Hotline: 0939 178 712
- Opening Hours: 6am – 10pm daily
- Price Range: from 25k
Photo: FB Yang Dimsum
Both locations of Yang Dimsum are quite small, with a capacity of only 30 people. However, the dimsum dishes here are delicious and incredibly affordable, starting from just 25k. As a result, the restaurant receives many praises from customers on social media platforms.
Photo: FB Yang Dimsum
In addition to dimsum, this authentic restaurant also offers a variety of Chinese dishes such as wontons, steamed buns, dumplings, noodles, and shrimp dumplings. Each dish is priced between 30k to 40k, making it suitable for all types of customers.
3. Dimsum Homemade
- Address: 86A Tran Khac Chan Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1
- Opening Hours: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM from Monday to Sunday
- Price Range: 30k – 50k
Photo: FB Dimsum Homemade
Dimsum Homemade is one of the affordable dimsum restaurants in District 1, with prices ranging from 30k to 50k. The restaurant is decorated in a Chinese style, spacious, and elegant. Diners can dine in or order takeout as they wish. The dimsum dishes here are very enticing and delicious. Especially, the dipping sauce is quite tasty, pleasing all diners. Moreover, despite being a budget-friendly restaurant, the service attitude is extremely professional, making everyone satisfied with their experience at Dimsum Homemade.
4. Homemade Dimsum
- Address: 115/46 Tran Dinh Xu Street, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1
- Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM from Monday to Sunday
- Price Range: 15k – 50k
Photo: FB Homemade Dimsum
The last name on the list of 9 delicious dimsum restaurants in District 1 is Homemade Dimsum on Tran Dinh Xu Street. Diners all praise the dimsum here as very delicious, not greasy, with firm fillings and flavorful dipping sauce. Plus, with affordable prices starting from 15k, it's suitable for many people. Moreover, the owner of the restaurant is very friendly, easy-going, always remembering customers' faces, making dining here feel as comfortable as being at home.
After reading this Mytour article, the dimsum-loving team is ready for an adventure to explore 9 authentic dimsum restaurants in District 1, aren't they? Experience a lot and let Mytour know your feelings about each restaurant! Also, don't forget to visit the Mytour Blog for more useful culinary information.
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