I declare: The best Char Kway Teow in Palembang is hiding in a dim sum shop
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2026-03-06
A legendary Palembang dim sum restaurant holds an amazing secret: some of the city's best Char Kway Teow! While the spot is famous for its generous portions of classic dim sum, the unexpected star is the fried kway teow with its incredible 'wok hei'. This review reveals the must-try dishes (and what to skip!), plus essential tips on the best times to visit, how to get there, and even how to save a little money on your meal.
Friends, who gets it?! I originally went for this legendary dim sum spot in Palembang that's been open for over a decade[1], but I ended up becoming a total fan of their fried kway teow! Anjay! I give this plot twist a perfect score! 🤯
The flavor is on point, but don't just order randomly!
As soon as I walked in, oh my god, the place was absolutely packed during weekend brunch, as bustling as a wet market. Girls who want to properly nongkrong and chat should probably avoid this time slot. While the environment is clean, you can tell the tables and chairs have seen some years[2].
We got straight to the point and ordered a full table of dim sum. There's a reason their dim sum is hailed as the "best in town"[3], and the portions are bigger than usual[4], which is super satisfying!
- Must-Try Recommendations: The Chicken Feet[5] are stewed until they're tender, flavorful, and melt in your mouth. The Seaweed Siu Mai[6] is also very unique and worth a try.
- Surprise Hit: It was that plate of Fried Kway Teow (Kwetiaw)[7]! I wasn't expecting much from it initially, but the moment I took a bite, the 'wok hei' was incredible, the sweet and savory balance was just right, and they were generous with the toppings. Definitely one of the best kway teow I've ever had, Mantap!
Let's be real…
Even though the dim sum and kway teow were amazing, it doesn't mean you can't go wrong with your order. The Thai Fried Rice we ordered was pretty mediocre; the flavor was very confusing[8], so girls, you can totally skip this one.
As for the price, it's not cheap, on the mid-to-high side. The four of us spent about 310,000 Indonesian Rupiah, so if you want to eat to your heart's content, you might want to budget a little more per person. Set your expectations for the right dishes—focus all your firepower on the dim sum!
My Guide for You to Avoid Pitfalls
Alright, that's all from me, I'm gonna go dream about that plate of fried kway teow again! 🤤 #IndonesianLife #PalembangFood #HalalChineseFood #DimSum #RestaurantHopping
- Time: Go on a weekday, or super early on a weekend! Otherwise, you'll be waiting for a table forever[9].
- Transportation: Don't drive! Don't drive! Don't drive! Parking spots are ridiculously scarce, and looking for one will make you break down on the spot[10]. Grab is the way to go.
- Ordering: Order the dim sum and fried kway teow with your eyes closed. If you go on a weekend, ask if they have the special menu item "Kumis Naga"[11]—I heard it's delicious!
- Saving Money: They have a membership card; getting one gives you a discount on meals[12], which is a great deal if you go often!
- This legendary dim sum spot is hailed as Best in Town[1]! The portions are massive[2] and super satisfying.
- I came for dim sum, but the Kwetiaw[3] was the star! Amazing wok hei, perfect sweet-savory balance, and generous toppings.
- Go on weekdays or early on weekends. The secret menu "Kumis Naga"[4] is a weekend-only special that sells out fast
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