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Five Star Handmade Dim Sum: Old-School Eatery With Over 40 Items From $2.80

Five Star Hong Kong Style Handmade Dim Sum is in Aljunied

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If you love dim sum as much as we do, you have to check out Five Star Hong Kong Style Handmade Dim Sum. Hidden in the Aljunied industrial estate, this under-the-radar eatery offers over 40 types of old-school dim sum, priced from just $2.80.

Five Star has three outlets across the island, though their Aljunied location is their main flagship restaurant.

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Based on an updated menu, there are a whopping 49 items to choose from, including baked HK Egg Tarts ($3.70+) and Po Lo Bun ($2.80+), served from a display warmer.

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Do note that this outlet is self-service (there’s no service charge). All you need to do is place your order, make payment and you’ll be directed to a free-seating, air-conditioned dining hall.

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Their dim sum is said to be handmade fresh at a central kitchen, before they’re delivered to each eatery. These include the classic Steamed Prawn Siew Mai ($5+), Home Style Fried Dumplings ($5+), Xiao Long Bao ($4.50+) and more.

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Five Star also has a decent selection of freshly steamed bao, including the BBQ Char Siew Bun ($4+), HK Salted Egg Custard Bun ($4+), and Steamed Sesame Paste Bun ($4+).

Besides dim sum, you’ll find a wide range of zi char and seafood dishes here, perfect for sharing with the fam.

If you’re into old-school, traditional food, check out our comprehensive feature on wet markets in Singapore. Otherwise, for more dim sum-related content, read our guide to the best dim sum buffets in Singapore, priced from $26.80++!

Address: 705 Sims Drive, #07-01, Shun Li Industrial Complex, Singapore 387384
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 9pm
Tel: 8197 2909
Website
Five Star Hong Kong Style Handmade Dim Sum is not a halal-certified eatery

Feature image adapted from Michelle Lee, Minako Zheng, and C via Google Maps

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