About Swee Choon Tim Sum
Tucked into the Jalan Besar neighbourhood, Swee Choon Tim Sum is a casual, no‑frills dim sum restaurant that feels like a slice of old‑school Singapore dining. The interior is lively and compact — narrow aisles, closely set tables and stacks of bamboo steamers — creating a buzzy atmosphere that’s perfect for a late‑night makan session or a lively family dinner. Expect a mix of locals, shift workers and tourists who come for hearty Cantonese dim sum well into the night.
Service is fast and practical: menu sheets or verbal orders, quick steamed baskets and fried plates arriving in rapid succession. It’s not a polished bistro but it is quintessentially Singaporean — part of the local supper culture that sits alongside kopitiam breakfasts and hawker centre favourites. The place works just as well for a weekend family gathering as it does for after‑work supper with friends.
Located a short walk from Jalan Besar MRT and surrounded by heartland shops and bakeries, the restaurant is a handy stop for both neighbourhood regulars and visitors exploring Little India or the Bendemeer area. Locals use it for casual weekday meals, group dinners, and those late‑night cravings when most CBD lunch spots have closed; it’s one of those dependable local favourites for Singapore comfort food.
Signature Dishes
- Liu sha bao (molten salted egg custard bun)
- Har gao (steamed prawn dumplings)
- Siew mai (pork dumplings)
- Crispy char siew pastry
- Steamed chee cheong fun
- Fried taro dumplings
Opening Hours
- Daily: 11:30am–3:00pm, 5:30pm–2:00am
