Your Guide to the Best Dim Sum in Shanghai

HAKKASAN

Address: 5th Floor, Bund18 Zhongshandongyi Lu 

Available time: Friday-Sunday, 11:00am-3:00pm 

Price: RMB 160

Tel: [phone]

Hakkasan is 100% class, elegant atmosphere, great bund views and some of the best dim sum in the city.

YU BA XIAN

Address: Lane 181, 8 Taicang Lu, Xintiandi 

Available time: 8:00am-10:30am 

Price: RMB 300

Tel: [phone]

Traditional dim sum, this spot will take you back with some 1980’s Hong kong sophistication and atmosphere.

XI YUE XUAN

Address: 2nd Floor, 9 Jinan Lu

Available time: 7:30am-10:00pm

Price: RMB 187

Tel: [phone] | 021-63128573

This spot focuses on all the classic dim sum dishes that most people know, as well as a variety of many lesser known but equally incredible choices. 

LOONFUNG HOUSE

Address: 75 East Mengzi Lu | 889 Julu Lu

Available time: 10:30am-2:00pm

Price: RMB 150

Tel: [phone] | 021-64458082 | 021-64678866

Traditional Hong Kong style from head to toe here. The décor, the waiters, the Guangdong accents and of course, the amazing dim sum. 

DAO XIANG

Address: 3rd floor, 999 Middle Huaihai Lu

Available time: 10:30am-3:30pm

Price: RMB 95

Tel: [phone]

Dao Xiang is one of the most famous dim sum restaurants in Hong Kong, their Shanghai branch is just as good, with the same authentic selection.

LEI GARDEN 

Address: 4th floor, 999 middle Huaihai Lu

Available time: 9:30am-10:30pm

Price: RMB 300

Tel: [phone]

Lei Garden is a well-known Guangzhou dim sum, with three incredible (and rather upscale) branched in Shanghai. 

RONG CHENG

Address: 1315 Fuxingzhong Lu

Available time: 10:30am -10:00pm

Price: RMB 400

Tel: [phone]

For a high-class dim sum experience, you can visit Rong Cheng, a Shanghai-style villa with luxurious private rooms and an expertly-made selection of dim sum.

YUE YUAN

Address: 2F/3F , 500 Gushan Lu

Available time: 11:00am-2:00pm

Price: RMB 123

Tel: [phone]

Over 40 choices of dim sum on this quaint and delicious menu. 

IMPERIAL TREASURE

Address: Room 403-409, 99 Beijingdong Lu

Available time: 11:00am-2:30pm

Price: RMB 255

Tel: [phone] | 021-53088921

This spot got 2 Michelin stars last year, and there’s certainly a reason. Their Guangdong-style cuisine and dim sum is truly out of this world. 

XIN DAU JI

Address: 47 XinLe Lu | 109 Xingeng Lu

Available time: 11:30am-11:00pm

Price: RMB 200

Tel: [phone] | 021-54591928

Super solid Cantonese offerings in a typical Canton environment.

JADE GARDEN

Address: 6th floor, 1 Hongqiao Lu | S4-01, 1238 Yanan Zhong Lu

Available time: 11:00am-3:00pm

Price: RMB 235

Tel: [phone] | 021-64438088

Jade Garden from Hong Kong is easily in the top 5 best dim sums in the city, maybe even number 1. 

THE CRYSTAL GARDEN

Address: 5/F, The Westin Bund Centre, 88 Henan Zhong Lu, Bund Area

Available time: 11:30am-2:00pm

Tel: [phone]

Price: RMB 48 for most classic dishes

Smaller dishes: RMB 18/28/38 + 15% service charge 

This spot in inside the Westin hotel, so you can be sure the food and the service are totally top-notch. 

MING YUAN RESTAURANT

Address: 2/F, 19 Haiping Lu, near Gongping Lu, Bund Area

Tel: [phone]

How much: RMB 198 pp + 15% service charge

Ming Yuan Restaurant refuses to comply with conventional restaurant layouts, each room is designed in its own unique fashion. The restaurant offers a wide selection of southern Chinese and Cantonese cuisine. 

WEI JING GE RESTAURANT

Address: Waldorf Astoria, Heritage Building, 5/F, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Yan'an Dong Lu, Bund Area

Tel: [phone]

How much: RMB 248 + 15% service charge

Every weekend, Wei Jing Ge provides a lavish buffet lunch, primarily consisting of dim sum and other Cantonese flavors, but also incorporating a few traditional Shanghai flavors.

ROYAL GARDEN

Address: 780 Changning Lu, near Dingxi Lu, Changning District | Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao, 1116 Hongsong Dong Lu, near Hongxu Lu, Gubei District

Tel: [phone] | 021 34907771

The Royal Garden is an authentic Hong Kong-style restaurant tucked away in Zhongshan Park. They recently opened their second branch in the Hilton Hongqiao Hotel.

WHAMPOA CLUB

Address: 5/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, near Guangdong Lu, Bund Area

Tel: [phone]

How much: RMB 158 pp + 15% service charge 

You'll be completely mesmerized by this dazzling restaurant from the moment you walk through the doors. Incredible dim sum right along the bund, with an equally stunning view to match the food. 

PIN YUE RESTAURANT

Address: Hyatt Regency Chongming, Lane 799, Lan Hai Lu, Chenjia Town, Chongming County

Tel: [phone]

Located in the midst of stunning natural scenery and 90 minutes away from the noisy city centre, Pin Yue Restaurant is a great escape.

WAN HAO RESTAURANT

Address: JW Marriott Tomorrow Square, 39/F, 399 Nanjing Xi Lu

Tel: [phone]

How much:

Mon-Fri RMB 138 pp + 15% service charge

Sat-Sun RMB 188 pp + 15% service charge

The elegant Wan Hao Restaurant provides a series of traditional Cantonese dishes as well as a small selection of Shanghai specialties.

YUE CHINESE RESTAURANT

Address: Pullman Shanghai South, 2/F, 1 Pubei Lu, 

Tel: [phone]

How much: RMB 198 pp + 15% service charge

Yue Chinese Restaurant is both elegant and luxurious, specializing in traditional Cantonese delicacies. 

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