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

Anthia Chng

As the Associate Editor of Eatbook, Anthia survives on a steady diet of cake and coffee. With a decade of writing experience in food, fashion, and beauty—including six years at Expat Living Singapore—she’s passionate about sharing stories that excite and inspire, whether it’s discovering the latest restaurant opening or shining a light on a heritage hawker stall.