What Dim Sum Should First-Time Visitors Try in Kuala Lumpur?
If you are trying dim sum in Kuala Lumpur for the first time, start with a mix of steamed and fried favourites. At Bunn Choon Restaurant, you can begin with our Classic Siu Mai, Majestic Shrimp Dumplings and Steamed Fish Ball, then add Deep Fried Taro if you want something crispy. Pair your dim sum with Chinese tea for a simple introduction to a traditional dim sum meal.
Visit us at Bunn Choon Restaurant in Petaling Street, where we prepare our traditional dim sum in-house each day using fresh ingredients. Our steamed dim sum is steamed after your order is placed rather than pre-steamed in advance.
What Dim Sum Should You Try for the First Time?
If you are new to dim sum, start with a few different dishes so you can experience steamed, shrimp-based and fried choices in the same meal.
| If You Want… | Try |
|---|---|
| A classic first choice | Classic Siu Mai |
| Shrimp dim sum | Majestic Shrimp Dumplings |
| Something light and steamed | Steamed Fish Ball |
| A richer steamed dish | Steamed Pork Ribs |
| Something crispy | Deep Fried Taro |
| More variety | Mix steamed and fried dim sum |
| A traditional pairing | Dim sum + Chinese tea |
You can start with these choices and add more dishes if you are sharing with family or friends.
Start With Classic Siu Mai
Our Classic Siu Mai is a good place to begin when you want to try a familiar steamed dim sum choice.
It works well alongside shrimp dumplings, fish ball or a fried dish, making it easy to build a mixed dim sum order.
Try Majestic Shrimp Dumplings for a Shrimp-Based Choice
Majestic Shrimp Dumplings give you a shrimp-based option to enjoy alongside siu mai and other steamed dim sum.
You can include them as part of a shared order and add another steamed or fried dish depending on what you want to try.
Add Steamed Fish Ball for Another Steamed Choice
Our Steamed Fish Ball gives you another steamed choice to add alongside siu mai and shrimp dumplings.
It can be included as part of a mixed order before you add fried dim sum or Chinese tea.
Try Deep Fried Taro for Something Crispy
If your order is mostly steamed, Deep Fried Taro gives you a fried option for more variety.
You do not need to choose only steamed or only fried dim sum. Mixing both gives you different dishes to enjoy during the same meal.
What Did First-Time Visitors Order at Bunn Choon Restaurant?
A first dim sum visit does not have to follow one fixed order. In this visit, customers chose dishes based on what they wanted to try and why they decided to dine with us.
Their order shows how first-time visitors can combine different dim sum choices and other favourites in one meal.
What Else Can You Add to Your First Dim Sum Order?
Once you have tried a few starting dishes, you can add more steamed or fried dim sum to your order.
Other choices include:
- Phoenix Claw
- Steamed Pork Ribs
- Ba Ku Teh Siu Mai
- Shrimp Siu Mai
- Steamed Glutinous Rice
- Deep Fried Radish Cake
- Vegetarian Spring Roll
- Deep Fried Shrimp Rolls
Choose according to your appetite and whether you want more steamed dishes, fried choices or a combination of both.
Steamed or Fried Dim Sum: Which Should You Choose?
You do not need to choose only one. Starting with a few steamed dishes and adding a fried choice gives you more variety in the same meal.
We prepare our traditional dim sum in-house each day using fresh ingredients. Our steamed dim sum is steamed after your order is placed rather than pre-steamed in advance.
If you want to learn more about how we prepare our dim sum, read about our heritage restaurant serving handmade dim sum.
How Much Dim Sum Should You Order for Your First Visit?
You can start with a few different dishes and add more as you go. This makes it easier to try different types of dim sum without deciding on a large order immediately.
If you are visiting with family or friends, sharing several steamed and fried choices gives everyone the chance to try more of our selection.
There is no fixed number of dishes you need to order. Start with a few choices and add more if needed.
Enjoy Your Dim Sum With Chinese Tea
Chinese tea is a traditional choice to enjoy alongside dim sum.
Our Chinese tea selection includes:
- Puer
- Tie Guan Yin
- Bi Luo Chun
- Jasmine Green Tea
You can enjoy tea with a few dim sum dishes or share a pot with family and friends during a longer meal.
Can You Have Dim Sum for Breakfast in Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. We open from 7:30 am Tuesday to Sunday, so you can visit us for dim sum in the morning before continuing around Petaling Street and Chinatown Kuala Lumpur.
You can keep breakfast focused on dim sum and tea or add other choices such as congee, noodles or an egg tart.
Our traditional Chinese breakfast in KL guide shares more ideas for an early visit.
Try Dim Sum at Our Petaling Street Restaurant
You can visit us at Bunn Choon Restaurant in Petaling Street, beside Kwai Chai Hong. If you are exploring Chinatown Kuala Lumpur, you can stop for dim sum before or during your visit around the area.
Our story dates back to 1893, and today we continue serving traditional food including dim sum, handmade egg tarts, Chinese pastries, noodles, congee and tea.
If dim sum is the main reason for your visit, explore our authentic Cantonese dim sum in KL for a broader look at our steamed and fried selection.
What Is a Good First Dim Sum Order at Bunn Choon?
A good first order combines a few different types of dim sum without making the meal overly complicated.
| Type | Suggested Choice |
|---|---|
| Classic steamed dim sum | Classic Siu Mai |
| Shrimp choice | Majestic Shrimp Dumplings |
| Another steamed choice | Steamed Fish Ball |
| Fried choice | Deep Fried Taro |
| Drink | Chinese tea |
You can start with these choices and add more dishes according to your appetite.
Plan Your First Dim Sum Visit
If you are trying dim sum in Kuala Lumpur for the first time, visit us at Bunn Choon Restaurant in Petaling Street and start with a few steamed and fried favourites.
Our authentic Cantonese dim sum selection includes different choices for a quick meal or sharing with family and friends.
FAQ
Start with familiar steamed choices such as Classic Siu Mai, Majestic Shrimp Dumplings and Steamed Fish Ball. You can then add Deep Fried Taro if you want a fried choice as well.
A simple first order can include Classic Siu Mai, Majestic Shrimp Dumplings, Steamed Fish Ball and Deep Fried Taro with Chinese tea. You can add more according to your appetite.
You can try both. A mix of steamed and fried dim sum gives you more variety and lets you experience different parts of the selection in one meal.
Yes. We prepare our traditional dim sum in-house each day using fresh ingredients.
No. We steam our steamed dim sum after your order is placed rather than pre-steaming it in advance. This helps us avoid leaving the dim sum in the steamer for too long before it reaches your table.
Yes. We open at 7:30 am from Tuesday to Sunday, so you can visit us for dim sum in the morning. Some dishes may not be available every day, so ask us if you are visiting for a particular item.
You can visit us at Bunn Choon Restaurant in Petaling Street for traditional steamed and fried dim sum. We are beside Kwai Chai Hong in Chinatown Kuala Lumpur and open from 7:30 am Tuesday to Sunday. You can also explore our traditional Cantonese dim sum selection before your visit.
Conclusion
If you are trying dim sum in Kuala Lumpur for the first time, start with a mix of steamed and fried choices that suits your appetite. Classic Siu Mai, Majestic Shrimp Dumplings, Steamed Fish Ball and Deep Fried Taro are useful starting choices, especially with Chinese tea.
Visit us at Bunn Choon Restaurant in Petaling Street beside Kwai Chai Hong, and add more dishes as you discover what you enjoy most.
