Dimsum Break New Menu Items
What counts as new here?
Let us be straight about this. Dimsum Break does not announce new items with press releases, and its own site carries no dated new-items page. Older Cebu write-ups describe a tight core menu: classic shaomai, steamed fried rice, spring rolls, and basic shaopao. Recent price listings show a wider menu around that core, with spicy rice, extra shaomai flavors, vegetable dumplings, bundled value meals, and a longer dessert list. This guide treats that wider ring as the “newer” items, and it says so plainly rather than inventing launch dates.
If a branch near you does not carry one of these items, that is normal. Availability varies by branch, and smaller mall stalls carry a shorter menu than full branches. Call ahead if you are going out of your way for one dish.
What is the spicy rice about?
Spicy Steamed Fried Rice is the loudest newer addition, and it has a fun twist: social posts from the chain describe it in three levels of spiciness. The classic steamed fried rice is the safe pick, but the spicy version is the one regulars talk about. Price runs ₱122 to ₱134 across listings, close to the classic, so the upgrade costs little.
The spicy rice that stands out
Start at level one if you are unsure. The heat builds with each level, and the third level is genuinely hot, not just warm. Pair it with Cucumber Salad (₱97 to ₱108) to cool down, and keep iced tea on hand. If you love chili, this is the single newer item most worth the trip.
| Newer rice item | Price range | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Spicy Steamed Fried Rice | ₱122 to ₱134 | Chili lovers, three heat levels |
| Steamed Pai Kuat Rice | ₱144 to ₱154 | Pork rib fans, richer pot |
| Crispy Fish Rice | ₱144 to ₱152 | Crunch lovers, fish instead of pork |
Which new shaomai should I try?
The classic shaomai is old news in the best way, but the newer variants give regulars a reason to change their order. Mushroom Shaomai (₱119 to ₱132) adds earthy depth. Bacon Shaomai (₱109 to ₱119) is smoky and, oddly, the cheapest of the bunch in most listings. Spicy Shaomai (₱119 to ₱130) brings chili heat to the steamer. And Vegetable Dumplings (₱99) are the lightest newer bite on the menu, a good pick for anyone who wants dim sum without meat.
None of these replace the classic. They just widen it. If you are ordering for a group, get one basket of classic and one basket of a variant, so everyone can compare. That is a better use of money than four baskets of the same thing.
What are the new value meals?
The Oriental Value Meals are the most practical newer addition. They bundle a main with extras at a set price, and they show up in the newer listing but not in older menu write-ups. Four bundles are listed, and they read like a starter kit for people who cannot decide.
| Value meal | Listed price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Oriental Value Meal 1 | ₱159 | Steamed Fried Rice set |
| Oriental Value Meal 2 | ₱227 | Steamed Fish set |
| Oriental Value Meal 3 | ₱245 | Fried Chicken set |
| Oriental Value Meal 4 | ₱247 | Shaomai and Lumpiang Shanghai set |
Value meal prices come from a single public listing, not from Dimsum Break itself. Confirm the bundle contents and price at your branch, since set meals change most often.
Meal 1 is the best value for a solo diner. Meals 3 and 4 suit two light eaters or one very hungry person. Ask what drink or side comes with the set before you order, since bundle contents are the part most likely to differ by branch.
What is new for dessert?
The dessert list has grown well past the old days. Buchi (₱99 to ₱113) is still the classic closer, but newer listings add Choco Bavarian Creme (₱112), Mango Fruit Cream (₱112), Leche Flan (₱109), Buko Pandan (₱115), and Ube Xie Ping (₱112 to ₱133). Ube Xie Ping is the one to try if you like ube, and the chain has even run promos pairing it with a mini shaopao.
Newer sweet endings
Buko Pandan is the lightest-tasting of the group, cool and coconutty after a fried meal. Choco Bavarian Creme is the richest, so share it if you already ate a rice pot. Mango Fruit Cream sits in the middle, sweet but fruity. None of these are diet food, but dessert after dim sum is a small joy, and Dimsum Break prices keep it under ₱135.
One caution: dessert availability is patchy. Smaller stalls sometimes carry only Buchi and one or two chilled desserts, so do not promise your group a specific dessert until you see the branch menu.
Dimsum Break new items FAQs
Has Dimsum Break launched new items recently?
The chain has not published a dated new-items list. This guide covers items that appear in recent listings but were not part of the classic core menu described in older Cebu write-ups.
What is the best new Dimsum Break item?
Spicy Steamed Fried Rice, for most people. It costs about the same as the classic rice pot and adds three levels of chili heat.
Are the new value meals worth it?
Meal 1 at ₱159 is good solo value. The bigger sets suit sharing. Confirm bundle contents at your branch first, since set meals vary.
Do all branches carry the new items?
No. Availability varies by branch, and smaller stalls carry a shorter menu. Call ahead if you are travelling for one specific dish.
Related Dimsum Break guides
See the full ranking in our Dimsum Break Menu Ranked guide, or plan a group feast with our Dimsum Break Party Packages guide.