Dim-Sum is one among popular dishes from China, small-bites cuisine from Hong Kong, which has been very popular for decades across Asia, and has become a quite significant breakfast to the Cambodian as well. If you’re new to Phnom Penh, or are looking to have a small bite of Dim Sum, here are the Top 5 Dim Sum Restaurants you should go:

1. Dim Sum Emperor

Dim Sum Emperor is spreading its wings across Phnom Penh, with 3 branches are already available in Phnom Penh, where you eat Dim Sum all you want. Various types of Dim Sum which you can choose, Dim Sum Emperor offers a very special deal as Dim Sum Breakfast Buffet starting from USD 5.5. Dim Sum Emperor is known for its original taste of Dim Sum Signature such as Har Gow and Rice Noodle Roll. Har Gow - steamed dumpling with whole or chopped-up shrimp filling, at Dim Sum Emperor is very juicy, the smooth thin wheat starch skin outside makes every bites extremely sticky. Not to mention, its Rice Noodle Roll which you can order with different ingredient inside, but we would choose Shrimp for what it’s known for. A plate of Rice Noodle Roll stuffed Shrimp can fill your stomach, wonderfully.

Locations:

CENTRAL MARKET: #48 E₁ & E₂, STREET 53, CORNER 130, SANGKAT PHSAR THMEY, KHAN DAUN PENH, PHNOM PENH

TOUL KOK:  #25, STREET 566, CORNER STREET 317, TK AVENUE, PHNOM PENH

BKK1: STREET 57, CORNER STREET 288, FIRST FLOOR OF THE BLUE PUMPKIN

Opening Hours: Mon – Sun (7:00 am - 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)

2. Yi Sang Chinese Restaurant

Under the tree of Food and Beverage from Almond Group, Yi Sang proves to be one among the successful brands beside Kanji Japanese Restaurant, Almond Hotel, MLIS, and Sevensea. Known for its signature Beijing Duck and the collection of food herbs where you can only find here, Yi Sang delivers you a table of Chinese Cuisine which can guarantee, you need to come back for their food every weeks.

Locations:

YISANG ALMOND HOTEL: #128F Sothearos Blvd, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

YISANG CHAKTOMUK: Tourist Information Center, Next to Chatomuk Theater, Reverside Sisowath Qua, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

YISANG BKK: Nº 156-157, Corner of St. 278 and St. 63 (Trasak Paem), Boeung Keng Kang I NGOs-area, Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh,

Opening Hours: Mon – Sun (6.00am – 10.00pm)

3. Nan Xing Cambodia

Every Chinese restaurant, though serving the same cuisine of dishes, each contains a completely different taste, which the eater would feel once the food goes into their mouth. We hope you notice that. Usually, these Chinese restaurants will keep the same identity of the dishes, but try to fit to Khmer taste at the same time, which makes differences. Har Gow at Nan Xing is blander than Dim Sum Emperor, due to the original taste of its origin, Shanghai. So, it’s understandable that Chinese people are more into this restaurant than others.

Locations: St 310 Corner 57, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Opening Hours: Mon – Sun (7.00am – 10.00pm)

4. Lao Di Fang (Old Place Seafood)

Lao Di Fan is probably by far the most famous Chinese restaurant in this country, but is also known for its higher class serving. If you’re looking for a place for Chinese dining to get your Instagram photo in a better light and premium background, Lao Di Fang is recommended. Very typical taste of Chinese foods, though this restaurant serve you very high-quality dishes, which makes it look like it costs hundred dollars a plate. Go to Lao Di Fang, for a premium quality and dine like an elite.

Locations: In front of Embassy of China

Opening Hours: Mon – Sun (7.00am – 10.00pm)

5. Man Han Lou

Among these restaurant recommendation, Man Han Lou is probably the least famous Dim Sum Restaurant in Phnom Penh. Very quiet, but sophisticated. It’s where people would always comeback for food and friendly services. The environment is very simple, a typical place to have breakfast, but its hidden delicious Dim Sum you might not know of.

Locations: Oknha Nhek Tioulong St. (466), Phnom Penh

Opening Hours: Mon – Sun (6.00am – 10.00pm)