Dim sum

One of Copenhagen's first dim sum restaurants

When we opened in 1999, dim sum was still something new to most people. It isn’t anymore. But our goal hasn’t changed: to serve dim sum so authentic that the flavors will feel familiar next time you find yourself at a restaurant in Hong Kong or Guangzhou.

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SKILL, DETAIL, AND CRAFT

Handmade dumplings, every day of the year

Every dumpling is shaped and folded by hand by chefs with deep experience in Cantonese cuisine. From the hand-worked dough to the carefully seasoned filling, there’s a lot more to it than just wrapping something up. It’s about getting the proportions right, the folds precise, and the texture exactly where it needs to be. You can see the craft in the shape. You can taste it in every bite.

Opening hours

Wednesday - Friday	17.00 - 23.00
Saturday - Sunday	12.00 - 23.00
Kitchen closes	kl. 21.30

EVERY WEEKEND FROM 12:00

Afternoon Tea with dim sum

Every weekend from noon to 16:00, we invite you in for a laid-back afternoon tea with handmade dim sum and Chinese tea. This is the Cantonese yum cha tradition at its purest: good tea, good food, and nowhere to be. Perfect for a slow weekend afternoon with the people you enjoy most. 255 DKK per guest (minimum 2 guests)

Authentic Chinese food culture and dining experience at Royal Garden

WHEN YOU WANT TO TASTE A BIT OF EVERYTHING

Social dining menu

First time trying dim sum, or just want to sit back and let the food come to you? Our social dining menu brings together 12 courses from the southern Chinese kitchen into one seamless experience.

You order the menu. We take care of the rest.

12 courses

Price: 389 DKK | per guest

Open bar for 2 Hours

Price: +295 DKK | per guest

FRESHNESS, BALANCE, AND INTEGRITY

Dim sum served as it's ready — for maximum freshness

We serve dim sum the way it’s done in Guangdong and Hong Kong: each dish comes out when it’s ready. There’s no fixed order of appetizers, mains, and desserts. Instead, the meal unfolds naturally as you share and taste your way through the dishes at your own pace.

This means every dish reaches you at exactly the right moment, hot, fresh, and with the right texture. It’s not disorganized. It’s authentic. If you have any questions, our staff is always happy to help.

GET TO KNOW THE DISHES

The classics you need to know

At Royal Garden, we serve over 30 different dim sum. Below you’ll find the classics that show up in every Cantonese dim sum restaurant in Hong Kong and Guangzhou. Get to know them here, and you’ll never feel out of place with a dim sum menu again.

Dim sum falls into three main preparation styles. Steamed dishes are the most traditional and include crowd favorites like har gau, siu mai, and char siu bau. Fried dishes like ham sui gok and char wantan bring crispy texture and bolder flavors. Cheung fun is its own category entirely: fresh rice noodle rolls, soft, silky smooth, and served with sweet soy sauce.

Steamed classics

Steamed dishes are the foundation of any dim sum experience and the first thing people use to judge a restaurant.

Har Gau 帝苑鮮蝦餃

The ultimate classic. Har gau is a steamed dumpling filled with shrimp and water chestnut, wrapped in a thin, translucent rice flour skin. The folds tell you everything about the chef’s skill. In Hong Kong, a dim sum restaurant is judged first and foremost by the quality of its har gau. It’s always the first thing you order.

Siu Mai 干蒸燒賣

The other essential. Siu mai is an open-topped cylindrical dumpling filled with minced pork and shrimp. Along with har gau, it’s always the first order at any Cantonese dim sum table.

Siu Lung Bau 小籠包

A steamed dumpling filled with minced pork and a spoonful of hot broth. Eat it carefully: bite a small hole in the wrapper, let the broth cool just slightly, then take the whole thing in one bite. One of the most technically demanding dim sum to get right.

Char Siu Bau 蠔油叉燒包

Soft, white steamed buns filled with sweet and aromatic BBQ pork. Char siu bau is one of the most beloved and recognizable dim sum dishes in the world, found on almost every Cantonese restaurant menu. That pillowy white surface is one of the most iconic sights at a dim sum table.

Fried favorites

Fried dishes bring crunch and bold flavor to the table, and they’re an essential part of any complete dim sum spread.

Ham Sui Gok 鹹水角

A crescent-shaped dumpling in crispy, golden glutinous rice dough, filled with shrimp, pork, and vegetables. The contrast between the crunchy outside and the soft filling is what makes this one stand out.

Char Siu Cheung Fun 叉燒腸粉

Samme friske risnuddelrulle som sin har cheung fun, her med sødt BBQ svinekød som fyld. En favorit for dem der elsker kombinationen af det bløde og det aromatiske.

Har To Si 蝦多士

Deep fried toast triangles topped with our own finely chopped shrimp paste and sesame seeds. Easy to love and often a first-timer’s favorite. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with a generous layer of shrimp paste on top.

Ming Har Gok 沙律明蝦角

A deep fried dumpling with shrimp and water chestnut in a crispy, golden brown wrapper. The water chestnut gives the filling a satisfying crunch that makes this one of the most texturally interesting dishes on the dim sum table.

Cheung Fun

Cheung fun are thin, steamed rice noodle rolls wrapped around a filling and served with sweet soy sauce. Soft, smooth, and almost silky in texture. It’s one of the most delicate dishes in Cantonese cuisine, and how well a kitchen handles it, says a lot about their level.

Sin Har Cheung Fun 鮮蝦腸粉

Soft, fresh rice noodle rolls filled with shrimp, served with sweet soy sauce. One of the most delicate dishes in Cantonese cuisine, and one that takes real precision to get right.

Char Siu Cheung Fun 叉燒腸粉

Samme friske risnuddelrulle som sin har cheung fun, her med sødt BBQ svinekød som fyld. En favorit for dem der elsker kombinationen af det bløde og det aromatiske.

Char Siu Cheung Fun 叉燒腸粉

The same style of rice noodle roll as our Sin Har Cheung Fun, but filled with sweet BBQ pork instead. A favorite for anyone who loves the combination of soft and savory.

PRIVATE DINING

Planning an event?

We have two private dining rooms that seat anywhere from 8 to 40 guests. Birthday, corporate dinner, private celebration: whatever the occasion, we take care of everything. All you have to do is show up.