At Bunn Choon Restaurant, we serve several traditional Chinese breakfast choices from 7:30 am, including egg tarts, steamed and fried dim sum, congee, noodles and Chinese tea. At our Petaling Street restaurant, you can stop for a quick pastry and tea or sit down for a fuller breakfast before exploring Chinatown Kuala Lumpur.
Our breakfast choices range from light snacks to shared dim sum and warm congee, so you can choose according to your appetite and morning plans.
What Can You Eat for a Traditional Chinese Breakfast?
A traditional Chinese breakfast can be as simple as an egg tart with tea or include steamed and fried dim sum, congee or noodles.
| If You Want…Try | |
|---|---|
| A quick breakfast | Classic Egg Tart + Chinese tea |
| Dim sum | Classic Siu Mai, Majestic Shrimp Dumplings or Steamed Fish Ball |
| Fried dim sum | Deep Fried Taro or Deep Fried Radish Cake |
| Something warm and soft | Century Egg and Lean Pork Congee |
| A noodle breakfast | Minced Pork Dry Noodles with Turnip |
| A shared breakfast | Several steamed and fried dim sum dishes |
| Something sweet | Egg Tart + tea |
You can choose a simple breakfast before exploring Chinatown or order several dishes if you are visiting with family or friends.
Start With a Classic Egg Tart
If you prefer a lighter breakfast, start with our Classic Egg Tart and Chinese tea. Our egg tarts are handmade, and the Classic is a natural first choice if you are visiting Bunn Choon Restaurant for the first time.
Depending on current availability, you may also find variations such as Charcoal Sesame and Durian if you want something different from the original.
You can explore our guide to must-try egg tarts in KL for a closer look at our different tart choices.
Enjoy Steamed and Fried Dim Sum for Breakfast
Dim sum is one of the main choices for visitors who want a traditional Chinese breakfast with more variety. At our restaurant, you can order a few dishes or combine steamed and fried selections for a shared meal.
Depending on current availability, choices may include:
- Classic Siu Mai
- Ba Ku Teh Siu Mai
- Shrimp Siu Mai
- Majestic Shrimp Dumplings
- Steamed Fish Ball
- Phoenix Claw
- Steamed Pork Ribs
- Steamed Glutinous Rice
- Deep Fried Taro
- Deep Fried Radish Cake
If dim sum is the main reason for your visit, explore our authentic Cantonese dim sum in KL for more information about our selection.
Choose Congee for Something Warm and Comforting
If you prefer something warm and softer in the morning, our congee choices provide an alternative to pastries and dim sum.
Our menu includes:
- Century Egg and Lean Pork Congee
- Chicken Scallop Congee
Century Egg and Lean Pork Congee is a traditional Chinese porridge choice, while Chicken Scallop Congee gives you another option when you want a warm rice-based breakfast.
You can also pair congee with a few dim sum dishes if you want more variety.
Prefer Something More Filling?
If you want a more filling start to the day, our Minced Pork Dry Noodles with Turnip is one option to consider.
It is a useful option if you prefer noodles instead of congee or dim sum in the morning. You can enjoy it on its own or order smaller dishes to share alongside it.
If you are visiting for a particular noodle dish, ask us about availability before your visit.
Pair Breakfast With Chinese Tea or a Local Drink
Breakfast at our restaurant can be paired with traditional Chinese tea or familiar local drinks.
Our Chinese tea choices may include:
- Puer
- Tie Guan Yin
- Bi Luo Chun
- Jasmine Green Tea
Depending on current availability, local drinks may also include:
- Kopi
- Kopi O
- Kopi C
- Teh
- Teh O
- Teh C
- Milo
If you only want a quick morning stop, an egg tart or traditional pastry with tea or coffee is another option.
What Should You Order on Your First Breakfast Visit?
If you are not sure what to choose, start according to your appetite and the type of breakfast you prefer.
| Type of BreakfastSuggested Starting Point | |
|---|---|
| Very light | Classic Egg Tart + tea |
| Classic dim sum | Siu Mai + shrimp dumplings + Steamed Fish Ball |
| Warm breakfast | Century Egg and Lean Pork Congee |
| Filling breakfast | Minced Pork Dry Noodles with Turnip |
| Shared breakfast | Mixed steamed and fried dim sum |
| Sweet option | Egg Tart or traditional pastry |
For a first visit, a Classic Egg Tart with one or two dim sum dishes gives you a simple introduction to both our pastry and savoury breakfast choices.
Traditional Chinese Breakfast in Petaling Street
Our restaurant is located in Petaling Street beside Kwai Chai Hong, making it convenient for visitors who want to start their morning with breakfast before exploring Chinatown Kuala Lumpur.
We open at 7:30 am from Tuesday to Sunday, so you can visit early and continue around the surrounding heritage area afterwards.
If you want more ideas for what to eat around the neighbourhood, our Kwai Chai Hong food guide covers quick snacks, dim sum, meals, desserts and takeaway choices.
You can also learn more about our broader dining selection in our guide to a traditional restaurant in Petaling Street.
Our story dates back to 1893, and today Bunn Choon Restaurant continues serving egg tarts, traditional Chinese pastries, dim sum and familiar tea-house favourites in Petaling Street.
Start Your Morning at Bunn Choon Restaurant
If you are looking for a traditional Chinese breakfast in KL, visit our restaurant for egg tarts, dim sum, congee, noodles and tea in Petaling Street.
Ask us what is available on the day if you are looking for a particular dim sum dish, tart flavour or pastry.
FAQ
At Bunn Choon Restaurant, you can choose from egg tarts, steamed and fried dim sum, congee, noodles and Chinese tea. You can keep breakfast simple or order several dishes to share.
If you prefer something light, start with our Classic Egg Tart and tea. For something more substantial, try Classic Siu Mai, Majestic Shrimp Dumplings or Steamed Fish Ball.
Our restaurant opens at 7:30 am from Tuesday to Sunday and serves dim sum as part of our menu. Individual dishes are subject to current availability, so you can ask us if you are visiting for a specific item.
Our congee choices include Century Egg and Lean Pork Congee and Chicken Scallop Congee, depending on current availability.
We open at 7:30 am from Tuesday to Sunday. We close at 4:00 pm from Tuesday to Friday and at 5:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Our restaurant is closed on Monday.
Yes. Our restaurant is beside Kwai Chai Hong in Petaling Street, making it convenient to have breakfast before exploring Chinatown Kuala Lumpur.
Conclusion
In summary, at Bunn Choon Restaurant, we offer several traditional Chinese breakfast choices in KL, from a quick egg tart and tea to dim sum, warm congee and noodles.
Visit us in Petaling Street beside Kwai Chai Hong and ask us what is available on the day to choose a breakfast that suits your appetite and morning plans.