Treasures Yi Dian Xin at Raffles City represents the accessible face of Imperial Treasure's renowned Chinese culinary expertise, offering exceptional dim sum and classic Chinese cuisine in a casual, trendy environment. This restaurant serves as the ideal gathering spot for friends and families seeking high-quality Chinese food without the formality of fine dining establishments. As part of the respected Imperial Treasure group, Treasures Yi Dian Xin maintains the brand's commitment to quality ingredients and traditional preparation methods while delivering the "Art of Daily Luxury" through affordably priced dishes that make premium Chinese cuisine accessible to a broader customer base. Located in the basement level of Raffles City, the restaurant caters to both business professionals seeking convenient lunch options and tourists exploring Singapore's diverse culinary landscape.
The menu showcases an impressive variety of dim sum preparations including steamed, pan-fried, deep-fried, and baked options that demonstrate traditional Cantonese culinary techniques. Signature offerings include the timeless Ha Kau (shrimp dumplings), hearty Pan Fried Carrot Cake, and the indulgent Deep Fried Prawn Dumpling with Mayonnaise Dip that combines traditional flavors with contemporary presentation. The restaurant's Steamed Salted-Egg Yolk Black Custard Bun has earned particular acclaim for its amazingly soft texture and creamy filling that exemplifies modern dim sum innovation. Beyond dim sum, the restaurant offers classic Chinese dishes that showcase the culinary heritage and expertise of the Imperial Treasure group. The diverse menu ensures options for various dietary preferences and group sizes, with pricing that reflects the restaurant's commitment to making quality Chinese cuisine accessible without compromising on ingredient quality or preparation standards.
Located at 252 North Bridge Road #B1-37 Raffles City Singapore, Treasures Yi Dian Xin operates Monday-Friday from 11:00am-10:00pm and Saturday-Sunday from 10:30am-10:00pm, providing flexible dining hours that accommodate various schedules. The basement location offers convenient access through direct connection to City Hall MRT station, making it easily reachable for both local diners and tourists. The restaurant's position within Raffles City's bustling retail environment places it among numerous shopping and entertainment options, making it an ideal dining choice during mall visits. For added convenience, the restaurant offers FREE islandwide delivery and pickup options for online orders, and is available on food delivery platforms like Foodpanda, ensuring their quality Chinese cuisine reaches customers throughout Singapore.
The three of us arrived at 11:10 AM on a Sunday, and we had to wait for a table. We left our number with the front of house and received a call about fifteen minutes later to inform us that our table was ready. The restaurant was packed, so we were really looking forward to trying their dim sum. Their online reviews are really good as well. However, our verdict was that the food was just average in taste and quality. Again, not bad, just nothing out of the ordinary. We ordered two noodle dishes, and the noodles in both were not as firm and bouncy as at other dim sum restaurants. Overall, it's a decent dim sum option at Raffles City with slightly higher prices than other similar establishments. I personally would only eat there again if I happen to be craving dim sum and am already at Raffles City, and there isn't a wait.
Positive Reviews
Lucas He
Here's the lightly edited review:
4 stars (worth trying if you're in the area): Ordered char siew puff, egg tart, pork ribs, siu mai, and crispy shrimp rice roll.
3.5⭐️ Char siew puff: Compared to the MBS main branch, this one has fewer sesame seeds (a negative) and less oil (a positive). However, the pastry still had issues like “混酥” (uneven flakiness) and noticeable layer sticking, though it didn’t “爆皮” (crack). It’s slightly less greasy overall but still feels a bit heavy.
4⭐️ Egg tart: A classic Cantonese-style egg tart made to a good standard. The filling has a nice eggy flavor, though I personally prefer the Portuguese-style version.
3.5⭐️ Pork ribs: Average in flavor, with nothing particularly standout. It’s slightly fatty, making it a bit oily. A touch of spice could have elevated the dish.
4⭐️ Siu mai: Served fresh, with plenty of juices inside and good flavor. While tasty, there’s nothing particularly memorable about it.
3.5⭐️ Crispy shrimp rice roll: The rice roll was well-made, with fresh ingredients like shrimp and a crispy layer in the middle. However, the crispiness felt slightly oily, leaving a heavy aftertaste.
I observed other tables' century egg and pork congee. It was cheaper than the MBS main branch, but the portion size seemed smaller, there were no noticeable pork shreds, and the congee appeared less dense. Additionally, tea options here are limited to Pu’er, and the prices for most dim sum dishes aren’t significantly lower. I might prefer visiting the main branch instead.
Romeo
Noodles and accompanying soup **were** too salty. The roasted pork, though crispy, had a bad smell.
Fried prawn rice noodles and prawn dumplings **were** amazing though. I would recommend those.
The staff were very friendly and helpful too!
Mary Koh
Favourite fish belly congee. Love the pan-seared belly. Hope they bring back their double boiled soup to the menu.
Wong Teck Yong
The restaurant is located right next to Mos Burger. The dim sum is a bit pricey, but the taste is excellent. I had:
1. Steamed Beancurd Skin Roll with Oyster Sauce
2. Pan Fried Carrot Cake
3. Noodles with Ginger & Spring Onion (Dry) — I recommend this!
4. Crispy Roasted Pork Belly
Danial
This dim sum eatery is tucked around a corner near the escalator.
The dim sum items are quite tasty and fresh.
The pig innards are cooked perfectly.
The price is reasonable but not particularly cheap.
Recommended if you'd like to try. It's similar to Crystal Jade Kitchen and Paradise.
Karen
I'm actually in love with their Ma Lai Gao. I'm not even joking, it's the best Ma Lai Gao I've had in Singapore. The rest of their food is also not bad, but their Siew Mai is definitely worth ordering. Their rice dumpling with salted meat is also super good, in my opinion, with the mung bean (I think) inside. Their fried yam is also really worth ordering and trying! It's a little on the pricier side for dim sum, but for the quality, I don't mind. It can get a little noisy inside the restaurant, so just take note of that.
Jia Jie Tan
The dim sum was very dedicatedly crafted and cooked. We love the Deep Fried Porcupine Buns with Red Bean Paste; they were crispy outside and soft inside. The oozing Steamed Salted-Egg Yolk Black Custard Bun was yum too.
Aik Kiong Ong
I liked the steamed diced mushroom dumpling, light and tasty. The steamed rice roll with crispy shrimp was special. It is a combination of rice skin and 油条. The siew mai was not tasty enough. Pan fried carrot cake was a bit too soft for my liking. The marinated beef shank and BBQ meats were a bit salty and tough. The congees were nice.
Melvin Lee
No queue on Sunday morning, which made for a pleasant start. The food quality is generally impressive, though it’s worth noting that the roasted pork is sold separately and is not included with the noodles. Only the BBQ pork is available as an option for the noodle dishes.
The salted egg bun is rich and generously filled, delivering a strong salted egg flavor. While it tastes good, the richness can be overwhelming—best shared, as one bun is likely enough per person before it becomes jelak.
The shrimp rice rolls have a slightly thick skin, and the shrimp flavor doesn't come through distinctly in some parts.
Overall, the dim sum selection is a mix of highlights and more average offerings, but there are definitely some standout items worth trying.
