Get Halal Dim Sum From $4.80 At This 4.7-Star Restaurant In The CBD

Loong Dim Sum has halal dim sum in Boat Quay

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There’s no shortage of dim sum spots in Singapore, but halal options are harder to come by. CBD folk now have one more place to bookmark: Loong Dim Sum, along North Canal Road in Boat Quay!

The restaurant spans a whopping four storeys and sports a modern, Chinese-inspired decor. There’s even a large event space on the top floor for private bookings.

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Their dim sum options start with the classic Siew Mai with Caviar ($7.80++) and Har Gow ($7.80++), but you’ll almost always want to go for the Loong’s Signature Juicy Bao ($9.90++)—a humongous xiao long bao stuffed with seafood, chicken, and ultra-flavourful broth.

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The more affordable options are the Lor Mai Kai ($4.80++) and Stuffed Beancurd Roll ($5.80++), but those willing to splurge can go for the Loong’s Premium Beef Siew Mai with Caviar ($20.80++).

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For fried dim sum, you’ll find much more inventive offerings here. The Lobster Broth Pumpkin Dumpling ($8.80++) features a cute little dropper that “injects” the broth into the fried dumpling.

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You’ll also find a quintessentially Singaporean twist on the yam puff—my personal favourite—with the Chilli Crab Yam Dumpling ($9.90). Other unique items include Tiger Prawn Crispy Rolls with Mint Sauce ($7.20) and the Unagi Cheese Roll ($8.80).

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Can’t decide which dim sum to go for? The restaurant has a Curated Course Menu, where at $38.80++, you’ll get a slew of eight dim sum, including their Signature Juicy Bao.

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To fill up on mains, get their Loong’s Slow Braised Beef Tendon ($18++) that’s braised for hours in a piquant marinade, or the classic zi char dish, Cereal Butter Tiger Prawns ($19.80++).

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Those coming in groups, don’t miss out on the Op Rib Steak ($168++)—a boneless 1.4kg tomahawk steak that feeds four, or the tender and juicy Loong’s Lamb Rack ($88++) that’s served with a spicy tangerine sauce.

Loong’s Dim Sum is located along North Canal Road, a seven-minute walk from Clarke Quay MRT Station and a six-minute walk from Raffles Place MRT Station.

If you’ve yet to satisfy your dim sum cravings, we got you covered with our affordable dim sum guide and our dim sum buffets guide. You might also be interested in Ayah Dimsum, a Muslim-owned dimsum stall in Ang Mo Kio.

Address: 10 North Canal Road, Level 1, Singapore 048823
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 11pm
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Loong Dim Sum is a halal-certified eatery.

Feature image adapted from Muzdalifah Mohamed via Google Maps and Ryusei via Google Maps.
This article was written by Mordecai Lee.