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Greentown Dimsum Café

Updated 2026-07-14 · 2,198 reviewed · 278 listed · Scored from 2,622 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(2622) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
Traditional KopitiamStudy & Laptop-Friendly CafeCafeBrunch & Western Cafe
Greentown Dimsum Café
Price
moderate
Services
Traditional Kopitiam, Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe, Cafe
Reviews
2622

What recent reviews say

Most diners praise the dim sum and traditional Chinese dishes, especially the soft buns and noodle specialities like ban main. Staff are consistently described as attentive and service is brisk. Halal certification and reasonable pricing attract regular visits, though some dishes (clay pot rice, bbq chicken) occasionally disappoint in consistency or dryness.

Praised for
  • authentic dim sum and Chinese dishes
  • attentive staff and fast service
  • halal certified
  • variety of menu options
  • friendly owners
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent food quality (hard rice, bland chicken)
  • limited weekday menu availability
  • rice portions sometimes dry
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Best for: Families seeking halal dim sum and traditional Chinese breakfast on weekends.
Think twice if: Weekday diners should check menu availability in advance; rice dishes have been inconsistent.

Strengths

  • Halal certified
  • Authentic dim sum and speciality noodles (ban main, curry chee cheong fun)
  • Attentive, fast service

Worth knowing

  • Speciality dishes praised: ban main with dried anchovies and chilli oil, prawn shumai, mini salted egg bun, jade lotus juicy bun, mini pau
  • Halal certification confirmed
  • Basement parking available; ground-level parking can be tight
  • Main dish wait time typically 15-20 minutes on weekdays

What reviews say by service

Traditional Kopitiam
Dim sum praised for authenticity and softness; rice dishes occasionally hard or dry. Noodle specialities like ban main highly regarded.
Study & Laptop-Friendly Cafe
No review evidence on laptop-working environment.
Cafe
Attentive staff, fast service, reasonable wait times; basic ambience without special decor.
Brunch & Western Cafe
Sunday and weekday visits noted; some weekend-only dishes not available weekdays.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.36 average across the 223 traditional kopitiam businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 98% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 53
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1338
4
827
3
321
2
59
1
77

Common questions

Is it halal?
Yes, Greentown Dimsum Café is halal certified.
How long do I wait for main dishes?
On weekdays, expect 15-20 minutes for main dishes to arrive.
Is there parking?
Ground-level parking can be tight, but basement parking is available near the business block.

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Last updated 2026-07-14