Authentic Dim Sum Kitchen brings heartwarming Hong Kong flavours to Putney

Walking into Dim Sum Kitchen on opening night, you’re greeted by a thoughtfully designed space that balances modern comfort with traditional touches.

The faux brick wall adorned with the restaurant’s name creates a warm backdrop, while black tufted banquettes and clean lines give the interior a contemporary feel. It’s the kind of place that immediately signals “family-friendly” without sacrificing style.

The menu offers a comprehensive selection of Hong Kong and Cantonese classics. We sampled their signature dim sum alongside traditional mains including chicken fried rice, sweet and sour soup, and chicken with ginger and spring onion.

What stands out is the freshness – you can taste the difference that comes from in-house preparation, particularly evident in their dim sum where the handmade dough wrapping has that distinctive texture you simply can’t achieve with pre-made alternatives. The main dishes were slightly over-salted but flavourful.

The dim sum itself – we tried pork, chicken, and vegetable varieties – lived up to the restaurant’s promise of quality. Each basket arrived piping hot from the bamboo steamers, with fillings that were well-seasoned and wrappers that achieved that perfect balance between tender and substantial.

The dessert was light and sweet and disappeared quickly.

Try it, you might like it

If you’re new to dim sum, this is an excellent place to start your journey. For those already familiar with Cantonese cuisine, Dim Sum Kitchen offers solid, authentic cooking without pretension. Owner Paul has created exactly what he set out to achieve – a place where families can enjoy good food in a relaxed setting.

In a dining landscape that often pitches something dramatic or new, there’s something refreshing about a straightforward approach focused on quality ingredients and skilled preparation. Dim Sum Kitchen on Upper Richmond Road may not reinvent the wheel, but it certainly knows how to make it spin smoothly.