Dim Sum Reviews

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Category: Perth Restaurant Reviews; Published: 11 December 2008

Dim sum (the literal translation for dim sum is "to touch the heart") or yum cha, which translates to "drink tea", is very popular in Perth, but there is definitely much more in store for the dim sum patron then just tea!

The following snapshot reviews cover the main dim sum places available in Perth:

Dragon Palace, 66 Francis St, Northbridge, Ph: 9228 2888
Modern decor, nice food, good selection of food
Rating: 8 out of 10

The Emperor's Court Restaurant, 66 Lake St, Northbridge, Ph: 9328 8860
One of the old timers, nice decor, cosy booths, average food
Rating: 7 out of 10

Foo Gwai Chinese Restaurant, 755 Canning Hwy, Applecross, Ph: 9364 5440
If you are looking for one in the suburbs south of the river, this is the one to go to. Easy to find on Canning Hwy. Average food.
Rating: 6.5 out of 10

Golden Century Seafood Chinese Restaurant, U1/191 James St, Northbridge,
Ph: 9328 2388
Been around for many years, located near Russell Park, nice food, nice décor.
Rating: 7 out of 10

Good Fortune Chinese Restaurant, 194 Cambridge St, Wembley, Ph: 9388 0608
Great food. Nice décor. Close to the city. Makes a nice change from going into Northbridge.
Rating: 8 out of 10

Jade Dynasty Chinese Seafood Restaurant, 40 Francis St, Northbridge, Ph: 9228 9619
Great food, very presentable décor, restaurant with large capacity.
Rating: 8 out of 10

Joy Garden Seafood Restaurant, 65 Francis St, Northbridge, Ph: 9227 8638
Been around for years. Nice food and nice décor.
Rating: 7 out of 10

Northbridge Chinese Restaurant, 26 Roe St, Northbridge, Ph: 9328 9288
Relatively new. Very busy trade. Be prepared to queue up for a table
Rating: 8 out of 10

Oriental Inn Restaurant, 63 James St, Northbridge, Ph: 9328 8720
This building used to house the old "Jasmine" dim sum from many years ago. Nice food.
Rating: 7 out of 10

Riverside Chinese Restaurant, 74 Francis St, Northbridge, Ph: 9328 1688
Been around for years, located on the 1st floor of the building, nice décor, nice food.
Rating 7 out of 10

Welcome Inn Tea House, 354 William St, North Perth, Ph: 9227 8886
Very popular at present, basic décor, be prepared to queue up for a table.
Rating: 7.5 out of 10

Yummy BBQ Chinese Restaurant, Shop 7, 5 Marshall Rd, Myaree, Ph: 9317 1226
Very popular place out in the burbs south of the river, nice food, friendly service.
Rating: 8 out of 10

Restaurants have closed:

Dragon Seafood Chinese Restaurant, 108 James St, Northbridge, Ph: 9227 8882
Average food. Average décor.
Rating: 6.5 out of 10

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