Food

Dim Sum in Bangkok — Where to Go

Updated 2026 · Totally Bangkok

From trolley carts in Chinatown to upscale Cantonese restaurants in Phrom Phong — Bangkok's dim sum scene.

Chinatown tradition

Early morning dim sum in Yaowarat is among the most authentic in Southeast Asia — bamboo steamers stacked to the ceiling, trolley carts, shouted orders in Teochew.

Upscale Cantonese

Phrom Phong's Japanese-Korean strip also hides several Hong Kong–style Cantonese restaurants serving har gow, siu mai, and char siu bao.

What to order

Har Gow (shrimp dumplings), Siu Mai (pork and shrimp), Char Siu Bao (BBQ pork buns), Cheung Fun (rice noodle rolls), Egg Tarts, Turnip Cake.

When and where

Dim sum is morning and lunchtime — most places stop at 2 PM; best on weekends when families gather; Chinatown streets off Yaowarat Road.

Price range

Chinatown trolley-cart dim sum runs 30–60 THB per dish; upscale Cantonese restaurants in Phrom Phong charge considerably more, often 100–250 THB per dish for higher-quality execution.

Ordering tip

At trolley-cart places, simply flag down carts as they pass and point at what looks good — no menu is needed, and the bill is tallied from the stamps on your table card.

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