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Welcome to Swee Choon Tim Sum, a culinary gem nestled in the bustling heart of Singapore at 183/185/187/189/191/193 Jalan Besar. Known for its authentic dim sum offerings, Swee Choon is the go-to destination for both locals and visitors seeking a delightful experience of traditional Chinese cuisine.
Delightfully laid-back and inviting, Swee Choon Tim Sum is the epitome of a casual dining experience, perfect for families and friends looking to indulge in good food together. The restaurant's vibrant atmosphere is complemented by the energy of busy chefs pulling fresh noodles right before your eyes, setting the tone for an exciting meal to come.
As I reflect on my experiences at Swee Choon, what strikes me most is the consistency in the quality of food served. With many diners expressing their love for the authentic flavors and the inviting nature of the place, it's clear that this establishment has carved a niche among the fine eateries in Singapore. A customer from a recent visit praised, "Every time I come here, I'm always impressed," showcasing the restaurant's ability to deliver satisfying meals time and again.
In addition to its delectable dishes, the restaurant boasts practical amenities like Wi-Fi, catering services, and even late-night dining, which makes it a versatile choice for different occasions, whether you're winding down after a long day or celebrating a special moment with loved ones.
Should you find yourself in Singapore, a trip to Swee Choon Tim Sum is a culinary pilgrimage worth making. With a warm atmosphere, a menu bursting with flavor, and value that resonates with all who visit, it is no wonder that Swee Choon has become a quintessential part of Singapore's vibrant dining scene. So gather your friends, grab a seat, and prepare for a dim sum experience that you won't soon forget!
“ We went to the OG branch in Little India and had an amazing Christmas lunch! We got our number after opting to sit inside because it's just too hot outside and were seated within five minutes. The chefs can be seen pulling fresh noodles as we passed them by and sat at our table to look at a huge menu we order on our cell phone. The server gave us plates and I got some sweet and salty chili sauces at a counter. The Xiao Long Bao was excellent, as were the won tons, shrimp hor fun, turnip cakes, fried sesame mochi balls, taro dimsum, and dan dan noodles. I highly recommend their signature mee-suah kueh. However, I don't recommend the cucumber salad which smelled strangely fishy. This restaurant's set up is very basic, but it's clean and lively. The price can't be beat for the quality of the food! ”
“ Ordered in the middle of the morning. Dim sum is reasonably priced for pretty solid food, especially in the airport and time of day. Siu Mai - not recommend. It's a classic but small and not very tasty. Sweet custard bun - best one, fried and tasty Honey toast - decent, most expensive would probably skip Cha siu - tasty and enjoyed it Raddish cake - not bad, served luke warm but if hotter would've been better Overall, airport dimsum at any time of day. Would recommend for price and quality. ”
“ I have come here many times now and although this place is simple, it never fails to impress. The consistency of this place is amazing as well as the taste and authenticity of the food. One of my favourite dim sum places in Singapore by far. ”
“ Acceptable dim sum at a decent price point. The dim sum was ordered online using a QR code and if you knew what you wanted, the food can come within 5-10 min. after submitted. The plates were small but affordable. We spent under 40 SGD for 2 people for the following: 2 orders of siu mai (4 pieces total) 2 orders of har gow (4 pieces total) 1 order of rice noodle roll with char siu 1 order of potstickers (fried pork dumplings) 1 order of mixed vegetables (cabbage and carrot mix) 1 order of fried tofu skin roll (2 pieces) 1 order of tea for 1 1 order of warm water for 1 1 order of ice water for 1 I noticed that many of the customers ordered noodle soups... The restaurant also has a take-out window where you can order dim sum to go. This dim sum restaurant also had an outlet in Terminal 2 of Changi, so we were able to have dim sum for breakfast. The dim sum was not fancy like the other dim sum restaurant we tried, but considering the quality of the food and the price point, it is worth having dim sum there. ”
“ This was our first meal in Singapore after landing on UA1 and dropping our bags off at our hotel. No line compared to the last visit so we got seated quickly at the same table. Ordering was done online and spaced out over time so we got our dim sum hot and when we were ready for the next set. For us the ha gau and shrimp rolls were better than the pork dishes. The fried puffs were savory and became one of our favorites. After finishing our meal we paid at the cashier. No credit cards. If pressed for time they have a take away counter outside of the restaurant. ”
“ Our original plan was to visit after a night out drinking since it's open late but we ended up just eating a late dinner. And even though we visited around 9PM, the wait was still about 30 minutes long. Wait times are based on your group size, which places you into different queues. Luckily, the restaurant uses an online ordering system so we were able to pick everything we wanted prior to getting seated. Workers speak Mandarin, Cantonese, and some English. Once seated, the food came out so fast. I mean we really had to start clearing out the plates to make room for more. The food tasted fresh, quality was great...but I wasn't really surprised by that since I pretty much expected dim sum to be delicious in Singapore. The menu is really extensive and, as a group of 10, were able to order almost everything to try. Everything is so much cheaper here compared to the States so we went overboard with ordering. If you don't want to wait for a table, there's a section of the store where you can order to-go. Also a great option for snacks while waiting for your table! Cash only! ”
“ Headed to this restaurant in Little India based off a tip from the hotel. One of the only places I have seen so far in Singapore with a long queue. Ordering is all via QR code and keep an eye out for the robot cruising around the dining area. Based on the chef recommendations, we ordered the chicken with rice, steamed dumplings, pancake rolls, hot and sour soup, and shrimp fried rice. The chicken and rice was so good I forgot to take a photo. Only letdown was the shrimp fried rice which was lacking flavor and hiding shrimp. Overall, a great stop! ”
“ Hearing late night Dim Sum was an option here immediately caught my attention and I knew I wanted it at least once during our trip to Singapore. We ended up finding a night where it wasn't too late, around 9pm when we finally got a chance to visit Swee Choon Tim Sum. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Fairly big restaurant, although even at 9pm it's quite packed. Be prepared to wait, especially if you have a large party like we did (10 people!). While you wait, you're able to order ahead of time through their online ordering system! So once you are seated, they attribute your order to your table, and service is FAST. Literally once we sat down and had put in our order, it didn't take more than 5 minutes for the first plate to come to our table, and the rest waterfalled in one by one after that! - FOOD - Although fast in service, the quality of the food doesn't go down! Everything was very well made, not overcooked or undercooked, not too salty or not flavored enough. We got almost the entire menu with our group size, so we were able to try a little bit of everything! Highlights: - Shrimp Cheung Fun: super silky rice rolls! - Porridge: actually very flavorful! - Sweet Potato Custard Buns/Salted Egg Custard Buns - OVERALL - I don't think you usually get a chance to eat Dim Sum so late in the night, so Swee Choon Tim Sum is definitely a gem in that case. Pair it with the extensive menu items and the quality of food, and you've got yourself a great dining spot to go to whenever in Singapore. ”
“ I finally get to taste the dim sum that everyone talks about. Was a small restaurant below old shophouses and slowly it began its expansion, occupying all the ground floor units of all the next door buildings. Had to wait about 30 mins for a table. I don't mind with the reputation of the food that I was about to taste. Waiting for a table means inputing the number of people in your party, the cell number of your phone for the automated system to assign you a table. Ordering is also automated. You scan a QR code and order to your hearts content. The dishes arrived fast and furious. Service is fast. The dim sum was typical Cantonese style. They had special wontons in spicy sauce or wine, the usual har gow, sui mai, pows, egg tarts, chicken feet, Pork cubes. Egg tarts, a side of chicken cooked in spicy sauce. The list is quite long. Overall a delight to those who love dim sum. Oh, did I mention, of all the 5 dining halls, only one is naturally ventilated. Prey hard you get the ac ones. ”
“ Very popular dim sum place. They have three stores next to each other which they open based on demand. We arrived right after 11 am when they were opening and had no trouble finding a spot to sit. We ordered an array of dim sum plates which were good and pretty standard but tasty and some jasmine tea to go along with it. My favorites were the dumplings and the buns although I have no idea what they were filled with, we just ordered based on the pictures on the menu, which was really helpful. The spicy items are really spice, so be careful when ordering! No frills cheap fast food. ”