Tim Ho Wan

Tim Ho Wan arrived from Hong Kong trailing a reputation as the world's most affordable Michelin-starred restaurant, and its Singapore outlets still draw crowds. The must-order is the baked barbecue pork bun — a sweet, crackly-topped 'polo' bun filled with char siew — alongside steamed prawn dumplings, rice rolls and lo mai gai. Quality is consistent and prices remain reasonable for the pedigree, served in casual mall settings. It's a convenient, reliable dim sum fix when you're out shopping. Put your name down early at peak times, as waits build quickly.