From trolley carts in Chinatown to upscale Cantonese restaurants in Phrom Phong — Bangkok's dim sum scene.
Early morning dim sum in Yaowarat is among the most authentic in Southeast Asia — bamboo steamers stacked to the ceiling, trolley carts, shouted orders in Teochew.
Phrom Phong's Japanese-Korean strip also hides several Hong Kong–style Cantonese restaurants serving har gow, siu mai, and char siu bao.
Har Gow (shrimp dumplings), Siu Mai (pork and shrimp), Char Siu Bao (BBQ pork buns), Cheung Fun (rice noodle rolls), Egg Tarts, Turnip Cake.
Dim sum is morning and lunchtime — most places stop at 2 PM; best on weekends when families gather; Chinatown streets off Yaowarat Road.