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Jyu Dim

Tainan CityEast DistrictRestaurant

4.5/ 5
553

Handmade dim sum with careful attention to detail; open only two days a week and hard to book.

At a Glance

Cash onlyOften busyReservation requiredWheelchair access
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Signature Dishes

  • Pan-Fried Five-Flavor Radish Cake (香煎五福蘿蔔糕)

    Crisp outside with radish chunks inside; XO sauce adds a spicy note.

  • Crystal Shrimp Dumplings (水晶鮮蝦餃)

    Thin, springy skin, firm shrimp filling, and a crisp, bouncy bite.

  • Siu Mai (燒賣)

    Thin wrapper, full filling, and a pleasant bite.

  • Old-Style Malay Cake (古法馬拉糕)

    Lightly sweet and fragrant, making a good finish.

At a Glance

Reservation
Reservations are required.

What you should know

Avoid if

  • For anyone who does not want to book ahead

Hidden costs

  • NT$350 minimum spend per person

What you should know

  • There was an occasion when dine-in was available only two days a week, and missing the booking meant takeout.
  • Nearly every dim sum item comes in two pieces; an even-sized party is easier to share.
  • The dishes are made to order, so service may take a little while.