Sunday brunches taste better when there is a full table and a lazy stretch of time ahead. Grandparents catching up with grandchildren, or a group of old friends finally finding a date that works, dim sum has a way of turning a simple meal into a proper gathering. Everyone gets to pick and share, the conversation flows between bites, and nobody has to commit to just one dish.
That is exactly the kind of weekend 黑珍珠 The Black Pearl has in mind with its weekend dim sum brunch, featuring over 40 à la carte items made fresh daily, alongside two new dim sum set menus available every Saturday and Sunday. It gives families and friends a fresh reason to book a table this Saturday or Sunday. For anyone searching for good Cantonese food that still feels like a treat, the à la carte selection and set menus cover a lot of ground without losing the comfort of the classics.
Why Gathering Over a Meal Still Counts
Life in Singapore moves fast, and it is easy for weeks to slip by without a proper catch-up with the people closest to you. A shared meal forces everyone to slow down for an hour or two, phones tucked away, plates passed around the table. Dim sum in particular is built for this kind of togetherness. The small portions mean everyone gets a taste of everything, and the steady stream of dishes gives the meal a natural rhythm that keeps conversation going rather than fizzling out after the first course.
For families, a weekend dim sum lunch is also an easy way to bring different generations together without anyone feeling out of place. Grandparents get their familiar favourites, younger diners get something new to try, and the shared plates keep the whole table connected.
An Extensive À La Carte Selection
Beyond the set menus, the weekend brunch offers more than 40 à la carte dim sum items, handcrafted fresh daily. Regulars will find their favourites here, from the moreish Honey BBQ Pork Bun 蜜汁叉烧包 ($7.80 for 3 pieces) to the more indulgent Baby Abalone Siew Mai 鲍鱼仔烧卖 ($12 for 3 pieces), alongside other classics for sharing, like the popular Crispy Shrimp Rice Roll 酥脆鲜虾肠粉 ($18) and the soothing Century Egg Lean Meat Congee 皮蛋瘦肉粥 ($9.80) — a spread wide enough that even a large table can share generously without repeating a dish.
Also joining the à la carte dim sum menu as a permanent addition is the Iberico Char Siew Puff Pastry 黑毛猪叉烧千层酥 ($15 for 3 pieces), presented by Executive Chef Dee Chan in a Four-Hands collaboration with Chef Choi Hyun-seok. Beautifully burnished pork encased in golden flaky pastry, it is a fitting showcase of the same premium Iberico char siew found across both set menus, roasted and lightly smoked for tender, flavourful slices with a caramelised glaze.
Two Sets to Choose From
For guests who prefer a curated, individually served experience, two set menus are available, both from $88++ per person and requiring a minimum of two diners so everyone at the table gets a fair share. Both sets showcase Executive Chef Dee Chan’s signature creations, built around the restaurant’s most-loved dishes.
The $88 Weekend Dim Sum Set Menu opens with The Black Pearl’s Steamed Dim Sum 黑珍珠蒸点心, a quartet of the aromatic Black Pearl Truffle Wild Mushroom Dumpling 野菌黑珍珠, bouncy Sakura Crystal Prawn Dumpling 樱花水晶鲜虾饺, classic Xiao Long Bao 黑金小笼包 brimming with savoury broth, and the comforting Steamed Dumpling with Amaranth Greens & Chopped Chili 剁椒苋菜饺子. This is followed by The Black Pearl’s Pan Fried / Fried Dim Sum 黑珍珠煎炸点心 — a housemade Radish Cake with Sakura Ebi 日本樱花虾萝卜糕, Shredded Pumpkin Yam Cake 金瓜芋丝饼, and a hearty Pan-Seared Beef Pancake with Aromatic Cumin 孜然牛肉饼.
No dim sum spread at 黑珍珠 The Black Pearl would be complete without 黑珍珠’s Roasted Delights 黑珍珠烧味拼盘, featuring the restaurant’s signature BBQ Premium Iberico Char Siew 西班牙黑毛猪叉烧 alongside Crystal Chicken with Scallion Pepper Sauce 葱麻水晶鸡 and Aged Black Vinegar Jellyfish Head 陈年黑醋海蜇头. The set continues with a comforting Soup of the Day 老火例汤, a choice between Braised Homemade Beancurd and Wild Mushrooms with Abalone Sauce 鲍汁野菌豆腐 or Yangzhou Fried Rice 扬州炒饭 (all diners at the table select the same option), and closes with Pink Guava Puree with Guava & Pickled Mango 石榴金露.
For a more indulgent spread, the $138 Weekend Dim Sum Set Menu builds on the same steamed, pan-fried and roasted favourites, with a few notable additions. The steamed course adds the premium Quail Egg Siew Mai with Black Truffle 黑松露鹌鹑蛋烧卖, while the fried course swaps in the restaurant’s beloved Shredded Duck Puff Pastry 鸭肉千层酥. The roasted platter includes the award-winning Otah Mousse on Crispy Fish Skin 乌达鱼皮 alongside the signature char siew and black vinegar jellyfish. Guests can also look forward to the Shunde Style Slow-cooked Fish in Thick Broth Topped with Crispy Fish Skin 顺德鱼云羹, the Deep-fried Silver Cod Smoked with Osmanthus 桂花烟熏银鳕鱼, and Braised Rice with South African Abalone 南非鲍鱼焖饭, before closing with a duo of desserts — Pink Guava Puree with Guava & Pickled Mango, paired with a Bird’s Nest Egg Tart 石榴金露配燕窝蛋挞.
Book Your Table
For anyone who has been putting off a family reunion lunch or a long-overdue catch-up with old friends, this dim sum offering is a good excuse to finally lock in a date. The dishes are meant to be passed around, argued over and finished together, which is really what a good weekend meal should feel like.
Ready to gather your own table? Book your spot at 黑珍珠 The Black Pearl and settle in for a proper weekend dim sum lunch with the people you care about most. Set menus require a minimum of two guests per order.