Dim Sum doesn’t have to be pricy or deluxe. It just has to be tasty. And Hong Kong is known for its bounty of dim sum joints offering a wallet-friendly dim sum meal that’s bloody tasty and as authentic as it gets. Dim sum is often hailed as a weekend brunch affair or a midday snack, but it’s almost always a social thing.
Traditionally, eating dim sum is meant to be a loud and happy affair, a dining experience that involves friends and family. But what if you find yourself craving dim sum late at night? No worries. Let these 5 late-night dim sum spots in Hong Kong sort you out.
1. Caterking Dim Sum
If you’re getting into Hong Kong late or having a drink with the boys till past midnight and hankering for a comforting supper after, Caterking Dim Sum is one of the few in Tsim Sha Tsui that you can depend on. Their spread is decent and well-priced with most, if not all, their offerings tasting pretty decent by local standards. The place itself is pretty small so when it does get crowded, be prepared to squeeze with other patrons. Other than that, the service is quick and efficient so you’ll be well-fed without having to wait too long.
Address: 3 Hau Fook St, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: 12PM – 12AM (Sun), 12PM – 2AM (Mon to Sat)
Contact: +852 2722 6866
2. DimDimSum Hong Kong
A firm favourite by locals and tourists alike, DimDimSum is where it’s at for late-night snacks in the form of delicious, soul-comforting dim sum. Among their vast repertoire of traditional and somewhat modern dishes, the ones that locals swear by include items like their pineapple buns, adorable pig-shaped custard buns, barbecue pork bao and spicy beef noodles.
Address: G/F, 112 Tung Choi Street, Mong Kok
Opening Hours: 11AM – 2AM (Daily)
Contact: +852 2309 2300
Address: G/F , 7 Tin Lok Lane, Wan Chai
Opening Hours: 10AM – 12AM (Daily)
Contact: +852 2891 7677
3. Maxim’s Palace (Central)
Existing as something of a dim sum institution in Hong Kong, this so-called ‘palace’ is one where many tourists go to enjoy the quintessential Hong Kong dim sum experience. The vibe is everything you expect a traditional dim sum joint to be—it’s convivial, full of cheer and during peak times noisy.
Doing things the old fashioned way, be dazzled by a dizzying assortment of dim sum paraded on trolleys with ladies shouting across the room making known the foods they carry. It’s a classy dim sum joint through and through. It features a big hall decked out with chandeliers, white tablecloths, dragon ornaments, and a massive window that peers out into the Hong Kong harbour.
Address: Hong Kong City Hall, 2/F Low Block, Central, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: 9AM – 3PM, 5.30PM – 11.30PM (Sun), 11AM – 3PM, 5.30PM – 11.30PM (Mon to Sat)
Contact: +852 2521 1303
4. One Dim Sum
Awarded a Michelin star back in 2012, One Dim Sum can be counted on to delivery top-level dim sum that even the Hong Kong locals are willing to queue for. There are boatloads of dumplings to try, with all the classics available from the humble char siew bao, har gao and siew mai to the turnip cakes and char siu bao. For those who love them, pork ribs, spring rolls and rice rolls (cheung fan) are also available. They sell exceedingly good Chinese soups here as well. Staff are really welcoming which makes all the difference.
Address: G/F 209A-209B Tung Choi Street Prince Edward, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
Opening Hours: 10AM – 12AM (Mon to Fri), 9AM – 12AM (Sun & Sat)
Contact: +852 2677 7888
5. Sun Hing Restaurant
Should you find yourself hankering after dim sum after a night out boozing at Lan Kwai Fong, Sun Hing Restaurant is one that’s both promising in terms of quality food and reliable in the fact that they operate starting from 3 in the morning daily. Crowd-favourites here include the golden custard buns, har gao, egg sponge and shrimp siew mai. Their crispy fried milk is one of the best sellers so be sure to order that if you can.
Address: Shop C, G/F, Markfield Building, 8 Smithfield Road, Kennedy Town, Western District
Opening Hours: 3AM – 4PM (Daily)
Contact: +852 2816 0616
Read our after-hours guide to Hong Kong.
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