Singapore date ideasSharing plates make the first ten minutes easy. Dim sum is a weekend daytime date that never feels like an interview.
8 places, each checked to be open, with the nearest MRT and the price.
@ Swatow Seafood Restaurant
Toa Payoh, Singapore
One of the few places that still wheels dim sum around on trolleys, which gives you an easy shared activity. The animal shaped dim sum like the goldfish dumplings are a good icebreaker.
After: SuperBowl at SAFRA Toa Payoh is nearby for a game after.
181 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh, #02-602, Singapore 310181 · Map
@ Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant
Little India, Singapore
Open daily until 2am, and until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays, so it works as an easy dinner or a late supper. Small plates mean you can order a lot and share.
191 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208882 · Map
@ Din Tai Fung Paragon
Orchard, Singapore
Reliable xiao long bao in a bright room; the custard bun is only sold at this outlet. Service is fast, so dinner takes about an hour, but expect a queue at peak times.
After: Browse Books Kinokuniya across the road in Ngee Ann City.
290 Orchard Road, #B1-03 Paragon, Singapore 238859 · Map
Pick three dates you would say yes to and let the right person pick one. Agree on a time, both confirm, and go. No chat, ever.
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@ Tim Ho Wan (Westgate)
Jurong East, Singapore
Reliable Hong Kong style dim sum in a mall right by Jurong East MRT, with the baked BBQ pork buns as the must order. Easy to combine with other things to do in Jurong East.
After: E.S.C. escape rooms at Science Centre Singapore.
3 Gateway Drive, #01-13/14, Westgate, Singapore 608532 · Map
@ Yum Cha Restaurant
Chinatown, Singapore
An old style dim sum house with marble tables in a shophouse. Ordering a few baskets to share keeps it relaxed and affordable.
After: Mei Heong Yuen Dessert on Temple Street is a two minute walk for dessert.
20 Trengganu Street, #02-01, Singapore 058479 · Map
@ Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant
City Hall, Singapore
A hotel Cantonese restaurant with well spaced tables and polished service, good when you want a calmer, more grown up lunch. Book ahead for weekend dim sum.
After: Peranakan Museum or National Museum, both within walking distance.
76 Bras Basah Road, Level 2, Carlton Hotel, Singapore 189558 · Map
@ Min Jiang at Dempsey
Tanglin, Singapore
Goodwood Park Hotel's Cantonese and Sichuan restaurant, set among Dempsey's greenery. Dim sum at lunch keeps the bill and the time sensible; the wood fired duck is a bigger dinner commitment.
After: Coffee at The Dempsey Project, a short walk away.
7A & 7B Dempsey Road, Singapore 249684 · Map
@ Victor's Kitchen
Bencoolen, Singapore
A small, casual Hong Kong style dim sum spot known for its golden egg yolk lava buns, which are fun to share. It is quick and low key, good for a relaxed lunch date.
After: National Museum of Singapore is a short walk away.
91 Bencoolen Street, #01-49, Sunshine Plaza, Singapore 189652 · Map
Pick three dates you would say yes to and let the right person pick one. Agree on a time, both confirm, and go. No chat, ever.
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Swatow Seafood Restaurant, Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant and Tim Ho Wan (Westgate) on this page all come in under S$30 a person.
Swatow Seafood Restaurant, Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant and Din Tai Fung Paragon are indoors, so the plan survives a storm.
Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant usually stay open past 11pm. Check before you go.
The places on this page are nearest to Toa Payoh MRT, Jalan Besar MRT, Orchard MRT and Jurong East MRT.
You plan three real dates like these. People who would say yes to one of them like it, and you pick who to match with. Then you agree on a time and both confirm. There is no chat, ever.