We recommend the char siew bao (RMB28), scallop topped siew mai (RMB38) and chicken feet in black bean sauce (RMB28). Turns out, it is possible to dim sum in luxury without breaking the bank at this Bund-based Canto palace by eating only from the traditional à la carte menu with dishes that start from RMB28. Excellent mix of creative and classic dim sums, but only for the truly persistent. Arrive at 10am (we recommend earlier – 9.30am on weekends) and prepare to wait for an hour until a spot opens up. Luckily, some tables are kept for walk-ins. Jade Garden (Jing'an)Īrguably Shanghai locals’ favorite dim sum, getting a reservation here is nigh on impossible – the wait list stretches for months. See a listing for Yi Long Court at The Peninsula Treat Yo Self. Their Signature Dim Sum Lunch includes tasty traditional dim sum offerings such as steamed barbeque pork buns and minced beef balls with water chesnut. A good choice for striking an impression with visiting in-laws. See a listing for Sheraton Shanghai Waigaoqiao HotelĮasily the most expensive dim sum on this list, The Peninsula’s Yi Long Court's dim sum is uncompromising and set in one of the most opulent dining rooms in Shanghai. Sat-Sun (until August 31), 11.30am-1:30pm, RMB108 per person, subject to 6 percent VAT The 'cherry on top'? With over 50 items of savory pastries (how cute are these pumpkin ones?), you really can't go wrong. We recommend starting off with the the classic steamed shrimp dumplings and congee. We're always a sucker for all-you-can-eat deals, and no list would be complete without the deal found at Sheraton Shanghai Waigaoqiao. See a listing for Dynasty at the Shanghai Renaissance Yangtze Hotel Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm Sat-Sun 11.30am-2.30pm 30 percent off all a la carte orders on weekdays, RMB193 for all-you-can-eat on weekends and public holidays. Little touches like the housemade XO sauce (a Canto condiment involving luxurious delicacies like dried shrimps, scallops and chilies) make Dynasty a good choice, particularly if you're in a larger group. Serving up great quality dim sum for all you Changning and Hongqiao residents, Dynasty is a great quality choice for those who like their dim sum in large quantities. Dynasty at the Shanghai Renaissance Yangtze Hotel Mon-Sun, 11.30am-3pm, RMB188 per person plus 10 percent service charge We recommend the sublime crispy shrimp chang fen, delicate ‘Four Seasons’ har gau and egg tarts. It’s impossible to go wrong on this menu, so knock yourself out. One of the city’s oldest dim sum eateries, the Four Seasons’ Si Ji Xuan offers a fantastic all-you-can-eat deal on the weekends. The selection is short, but the quality reasonable and consistent, making this casual restaurant a good choice for small groups or the exceedingly hungry. Lynn’s popular RMB88 all-you-can-eat deal is one of the best value in town. Fancy doing brunch Hong Kong style? Shanghai has more than a few options to satisfy your har gau craving, both cheap and upmarket. Here are our picks of the best of the best dim sum in Shanghai, conveniently organized into two sections depending on your current mood (and the current status of your bank account).
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