Halal Dim Sum, anyone?
Dim sum is a traditional Chinese brunch similar to how the Spanish share tapas.
The meal comprises small plates of steamed dumplings, bao, and other fried snack dishes.
The choice drink is hot Chinese tea to wash away the oily, greasy feeling.
Usually, the Chinese eat this for early breakfast or from late morning to lunchtime.
Typically served in small bamboo baskets or steamers, the irresistible bite-sized delicacies are delicious!
While there aren’t many eateries other than hotels around Penang that serve halal dim sum, we’ve compiled a list of 5 restaurants.
It is not easy to find Halal Dim Sum in Penang.
These are Muslim-friendly and pork-free Dim Sum that everyone can enjoy.
Some restaurants offer all-you-can-eat Dim Sum Buffets for those who can’t get enough of Siew Mai and Har Gao!
Disclaimer: Some of the restaurants listed in this article are not Halal-certified, but they are all no pork, no lard eateries that use only halal ingredients in their dishes.
For Muslim readers, you may check Halal Malaysia Directory to verify the halal status of the eateries.
My favorite Pork Free Dim Sum in Kuala Lumpur, Dolly Dim Sum, deserves a special mention for its elegantly decorated space with high ceilings, beautiful setting, and friendly service!
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#1 Dolly Dim Sum – Pork Free Dim Sum
Dolly Dim Sum is one of the most popular dim sum outlets in Klang Valley.
Apart from their delicious Dim Sum, their chic, beautifully-decorated restaurants are outstanding!
Must order dishes: Ebiko Siew Mai, Har Gao, Cheong Fun, and spicy Szechuan dumplings.
Authentic Chinese Dolly Dim Sum that’s pork-free
Dolly Dim Sum
Address: outlets in Avenue K, NU Sentral, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Sunway Putra Mall, IOI City Mall, Sunway Pyramid, The Curve, and KL East Mall
Price from: RM9.50 per plate
Facebook: Dolly Dim Sum
#2 Pak Liew Chinese (Premium) Muslim Restaurant
Pak Liew Chinese Muslim Restaurant has two outlets, the original in Bukit Mertajam and another at Lebuh Leith, Penang.
The restaurant is a one-stop Chinese Muslim food with various delicious fares for breakfast, lunch, tea break, or dinner.
You can have the whole experience with Chinese Chrysanthemum Tea, and you enjoy tasty Dim Sum (RM3.80 per plate) and even Satay on top of Chinese dishes.
You can eat at their buffet or try their Premium 4 Courses Set of appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and beverages if you like it.
The best part is that the restaurant even provides a prayer room for Muslim customers.
Pak Liew Chinese Muslim Restaurant Price per plate
Pak Liew Chinese (Premium) Muslim Restaurant
Status: Halal Certified
24A, Lebuh Leith, 10200 George Town, Penang
Hours: 12.00 PM to 9.30 PM
Price from: RM3.80 per plate
Facebook: Pak Liew Chinese Muslim Restaurant
#3 Canning Dim Sum Express @ Bayan Lepas
Canning Dim Sum Express – the 1st & ONLY HALAL Certified Halal Dim Sum Restaurant in Penang & Northern Region.
The Dim Sum restaurant serves authentic halal and innovative Pau and Dim Sum with their own homemade recipes.
There are a variety of Dim Sum selections and main dishes, and the taste is very similar to Chinese Dim Sum minus the oily taste.
The Chinese-styled BBQ (Char Siew) Chicken Pao is my favorite.
Overall, the food here is good, in a friendly, pleasant, comfortable environment.
The overall taste is impressive!
Canning Dim Sum Express
Canning Dim Sum Express @ Bayan Lepas
Status: Halal Certified
70-1-60, D’Piazza Mall, Jalan Mahsuri, Bandar Bayan Baru, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang
Hours: 8.00 AM to 3.00 PM, 6.00 PM to 9.00 PM (last call is 30mins before closing)
(Closed Wednesdays)
Price from: RM6.50 per plate
Facebook: Canning Dim Sum Express
#4 Dim Sum Valet
Near Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul, Dim Sum Valet serves delicious hawker-style concepts, the best local Muslim noodles, and halal Dim Sum.
Besides serving lip-smacking Halal Dim Sum, they offer famous local dishes like Char Koay Teow, Chee Cheong Fun, and more!
In the layout of a typical local coffee shop, you’ll find vast baskets of steamy, fresh Dim Sum upon entrance.
An excellent place to eat with an ambiance.
The friendly cashier (probably the owner) and attentive service are good plus points.
Dim Sum Valet’s colourful halal Dim Sum
Dim Sum Valet
Status: Halal Certified
16, Lebuh Keng Kwee, 10100 George Town, Penang.
Hours: 9.00 AM to 6.00 PM (Closed Tuesdays)
Price from: RM4.60 per plate
Facebook: Dim Sum Valet
#5 Sutera Restaurant – Halal Dim Sum
Sutera Restaurant may be the NKOB. The eatery is Muslim owned and operated, so you can dine “Tanpa was was.”
Set in the George Town Heritage enclave on Armenian Street, Sutera is a boon for Muslim foodies hunting for Halal Oriental Food in Penang.
Sutera Restaurant has a winning oriental-inspired menu of delicious food offerings with local herbs and spices.
Every menu item is beautifully presented, from dainty kueh mueh and Char Kueh Kak to gorgeous Sutera Seafood Platter – an exciting visual feast to relish!
And if you want to eat Dim Sum here, why not?
Sutera Restaurant – Halal Dim Sum and more!
Sutera Restaurant
Status: Halal Certified
98, Lebuh Armenian, 10300 George Town, Penang
Hours: 12.00 PM to 10.00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Contact: +6019 417 9003
Facebook: Sutera Restaurant
Price from: RM5.00 per plate
#6 Floral Dim Sum
Finally, are you ready to embark on a culinary journey that transcends taste and captivates your senses?
Welcome to Floral Dim Sum, a halal restaurant where gastronomy intertwines with the allure of a stunning floral setting.
Step into a world where delicately crafted dim sum meets a symphony of colorful blooms adorning the walls and ceiling.
How many blooms, you ask? A staggering 15,000, to be exact!
Immerse yourself in an ambiance that inspires and uplifts as you savor each delectable bite of the meticulously prepared halal delicacies.
Experience Floral Dim Sum and allow yourself to be transported to a realm of culinary and visual delight.
Floral Dim Sum
Address: 23, Lebuh Noordin, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Hours: 8.30 AM–3.30 PM Daily (Closed Tuesdays)
Conclusion
While inventive Halal Dim Sum side dishes abound, each restaurant is famous for its all-day dim sum menus.
If you’re a big eater, affordable dim sum buffets may be the most attractive option.
But if you are like me and eat a few types of Dim Sum, you may prefer to choose one in a quieter venue where they steam your food to order.
Head over for breakfast, brunch, or lunch and enjoy your Dim Sum.
