Chokdee Tae Tiam: Must-Try Dim Sum in Chumphon Town
Chokdee Tae Tiam is a Teochew-style dim sum shop in Chumphon town with baskets at just 18 baht and a standout bak kut teh.
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Chokdee Tae Tiam is a dim sum shop in Chumphon town on Soi Chansom, Sala Daeng Road, near Ocean department store. Dim sum is 18 baht a basket, bak kut teh is 100 baht and pan-fried eggs are 30 baht. Open daily 6am to noon. It gets busy, so go early or on a weekday.
Key takeaways
- Dim sum: 18 baht per basket
- Bak kut teh: 100 baht, the house specialty
- Pan-fried eggs: 30 baht
- Tae tiam is Teochew-style steamed food, unlike Cantonese dim sum which also has fried items
- Open daily 6am to noon; parking available
If you're traveling in southern Thailand and craving good Chinese food, there are plenty of options. But today Meeting Point recommends Chokdee Tae Tiam, a dim sum shop in Chumphon town that food lovers shouldn't miss for any reason. Tasty and cheap.
For a famous, tasty dim sum spot in Chumphon, Meeting Point recommends this place. Prices are low. The shop is a bit small and it gets crowded, so we suggest going early in the morning or on a weekday.
Wondering what "tae tiam" means? Tae tiam is Teochew Chinese food. It's similar to, but also different from, dim sum, which is Cantonese. Tae tiam is all steamed, while dim sum also includes fried items. Tae tiam is eaten as a proper, filling meal, usually with just bak kut teh on the side and some vegetables. Dim sum is traditionally more of an appetizer, though these days people eat it as a full meal too.
The standout is definitely the bak kut teh. It's excellent, really recommended. We'd say it's the best dish here. It comes with a dipping sauce of red chili and dark soy sauce, and it tastes better than at many other places, even the famous originals. Chili lovers shouldn't miss it. It also comes with fresh vegetables, which is hard to find at dim sum shops these days. Every dish is good, there's lots to choose from, and our table filled up with plates fast.
Prices are very reasonable
- Dim sum: 18 baht per basket
- Bak kut teh: 100 baht per plate
- Pan-fried eggs (khai kratha): 30 baht
There are hot and cold drinks.
Hot drinks
- Hot Ovaltine, hot tea, hot old-style coffee, Nescafe with milk, hot chrysanthemum tea, hot fresh milk, hot Nescafe
Cold drinks
- Iced Ovaltine, Thai iced tea, iced coffee, iced pink milk, iced black tea, oliang (Thai iced black coffee), iced fresh milk
- Soft drinks, for extra refreshment
Chokdee Tae Tiam information
Address: 188/89 Soi Chansom, Sala Daeng Road, Tha Taphao, Mueang Chumphon, Chumphon 86000
(The shop is in Chumphon town, near Ocean department store.)
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/3dbBUgDwMFrsqqg4A
Tel: 094 582 3825
Hours: open daily 6:00am to 12:00 noon
Parking: available
FAQ
What are Chokdee Tae Tiam's opening hours?
Open daily 6am to noon. Tel: 094 582 3825.
Where is Chokdee Tae Tiam?
188/89 Soi Chansom, Sala Daeng Road, Tha Taphao, Mueang Chumphon, near Ocean department store.
How much does it cost?
Dim sum is 18 baht per basket, bak kut teh 100 baht and pan-fried eggs 30 baht.
What's the difference between tae tiam and dim sum?
Tae tiam is Teochew and all steamed, eaten as a full meal. Dim sum is Cantonese, includes fried items and is often eaten as small bites.
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