Restoran Zim Sum

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4 critics 2 social

4.0

Google Stars

62, Jln Macalister, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Vegetarian options

$$ · RM 20–40 per person

Critics reviews

Ivanteh-runningman ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.com 21 Mar 2026

Opened at some point in time before July 2015, Restoran Zim Sum is a popular speciality dim sum restaurant for breakfast or brunch. Walking into the huge lively space is exciting, with eye-catching displays of dim sum, steam wafting from bamboo baskets, and the anticipation of a…
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Tekkaus tekkaus.com 22 Jan 2022

If you are looking for one of the best dim sum restaurants to enjoy your breakfast, then you need to head to Restoren Zim Sum at Jalan Macalister in Penang. I personally love Restoren Zim Sum as the restaurant is really huge, spacious, clean and the best part is its open-air…
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Penang-traveltips penang-traveltips.com 17 Apr 2016

Restoran Zim Sum has moved from Anson Road to Macalister Road for a while before we make a visit to it there. We enjoyed our meal at Restoran Zim Sum very much, so much so that we returned to it a few days later.
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Roadsandkingdoms roadsandkingdoms.com

It is Saturday, almost 9:30 a.m., and Restoran Zim Sum is full of families eating breakfast. Penang resident Awee tells me this restaurant is always crowded thanks to its location on George Town’s main artery, Macalister Road.
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Suryanto · Apr 2026

The place is super spacious and the line moves really fast, so we don't have to wait long until it's our turn. The dim sum is super packed, the size is also big and it tastes really delicious. The fish fillet bee hoon is also excellent!
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K L · Apr 2026

The reception insist us to take number for the table and do not allow to change seat even there are plenty of empty seat that time. Dim sum not so delicious also. Don't think will be coming back again.
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Noverin Andrea · Mar 2026

This is the place to start the day, has many dim sum options with reasonable prices. If arrived early, no need to wait for the table, but if you come late, you need to wait for table arrangements.
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Peng Yong Long · Jan 2026

Self-service local dim sum joint at an affordable price point. Saw many local order their cooked dishes such as Hor Fun, will give it a try next time!
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Joana Chandra Tirtajasa · Feb 2026

Like the dimsum so many variety if you come early in the morning, the fish poridge also nice
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Eddie Wan · Feb 2026

Traditional Hong Kong dim sum restaurant, worth to try…..
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