Sin Chew — Restaurant in Trang Province

Rim Siw, Trang – A Local Dim Sum & Congee Experience

If you’re visiting Trang and looking for an authentic local breakfast, Rim Siw is a must-visit! While many think of Trang’s famous roast pork for breakfast, this place offers a traditional Chinese-style morning feast with dim sum and congee.

Atmosphere

Stepping into Rim Siw feels like entering an old-school Chinese teahouse. The simple wooden tables, bustling morning crowd, and the aroma of freshly steamed dumplings create a warm and nostalgic vibe—perfect for a slow morning with a pot of hot tea.

Recommended Dishes

Traditional Trang-style Dim Sum – Served fresh in bamboo steamers, Rim Siw’s dim sum selection includes siu mai (pork dumplings), har gow (shrimp dumplings), char siu bao (barbecue pork buns), and shrimp in soy sauce. The flavors are rich, and everything is made fresh.

Hot Congee – The congee here is cooked to the perfect consistency, using small-grain rice that blends smoothly into the broth. You can choose from pork, chicken, or seafood, and it pairs wonderfully with crispy Chinese donuts (patongko).

Hot Chinese Tea – A classic companion to any dim sum meal, this tea helps cleanse the palate and enhances the overall experience.

Price & Value

Expect to spend 200-300 THB per person, which is great value for the freshness, quality, and atmosphere.

Final Verdict

✅ Delicious, freshly steamed dim sum ✅ Nostalgic teahouse atmosphere ✅ Affordable price for generous portions

If you're in Trang and want to experience a true local breakfast, Rim Siw is the...

I visited this restaurant for dinner. Parking in front of the restaurant was quite difficult to find. There were already some customers inside, but there were still a few empty tables available. Sin Jew has a classic, somewhat old-fashioned vibe, preserving the authentic feel of an old coffee shop in Trang. It offers a glimpse into what coffee shops from 70–80 years ago might have looked like. Nowadays, the restaurant has adapted to the modern era, offering a much wider menu beyond just coffee.

I ordered the dry egg noodles, which were incredibly delicious—one of the best I’ve had in Thailand. The barbecue pork was smoky, juicy, and not dry. The noodles were pre-seasoned perfectly, and there was no need to add any additional condiments.

For dim sum, I tried the shrimp dumplings, pork dumplings, and shrimp wontons. They were tasty, as expected in Trang, and served with the local specialty dipping sauce called “Nam Jim Som Jeuang”—a sweet and sour red sauce unique to the region.

The fried dough sticks (pa thong go) served with custard were freshly fried and piping hot. Compared to Bangkok’s version, they were less sweet, but still delicious due to their freshness straight from the pan.

Overall, the food was excellent, offering a good variety and flavors that left a great impression. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to try the rice porridge or kway jap this time, but I will definitely order them when I...

Stumbled upon this very busy restaurant on a rainy Trang evening. We spoke almost no Thai but the staff were very patient and assisted us with ordering. They had no written menu aside from the drinks menu on the wall. The food offerings were scattered around alla ‘stations’. One was congee station, noodle station, crispy dough station, etc. I walked around and watched what people were ordering and pointed which helped with communication. The place was very lively. Our meals included one portion of congee with egg 50 THB, pork noodle soup for 50 THB + a couple dimsum, 4 orders of crispy dough with kaya dip + Chinese green tea 70 THB. Overall, we were very happy with the meal and would...