Alright, so the other day, I was craving some dim sum, you know, those tasty little Cantonese snacks. And I remembered this place called Yung Yee Kee Dim Sum that I’d heard good things about. It’s over at the Ala Moana Center, which is a bit of a trek for me, but I figured, why not? It’s dim sum time!
So, I hopped in my car and drove over to the mall. Found a parking spot after circling for a bit – it’s always packed there. Once inside, I made a beeline for the Lanai food court, where Yung Yee Kee is located. I was a little worried because some folks online said to avoid the Xiao Long Bao, but I wanted to see for myself.
When I got there, I saw that they had a bunch of the usual dim sum suspects all laid out and ready to go. I’m talking about dumplings, buns, you name it. Everything looked pretty good, so I decided to grab a few things to try.
- I picked up some pork and shrimp dumplings – they were juicy and had a good flavor. Four in a pack, which is a decent amount.
- I also got this other steamed bun that looked promising, but that was just okay.
I found a table in the food court and dug in. The dumplings were definitely the highlight. I mean, they weren’t the best I’ve ever had, but for a quick, grab-and-go dim sum place, they hit the spot. The bun I got was a bit of a letdown, it was just kind of bland and nothing special.
Overall Impression
So, what’s the verdict on Yung Yee Kee Dim Sum? I’d say it’s a solid choice if you’re at Ala Moana and need a dim sum fix. The pork and shrimp dumplings are worth trying, but maybe skip the bun I got. They’re open from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm most days, and until 7:00 pm on Sundays, so you can get your dim sum fix almost any time. Just don’t expect anything fancy, it’s a food court, after all. But hey, sometimes you just need some tasty dumplings in your life, and Yung Yee Kee delivers on that front.
They are located at the Lanai food court at Ala Moana shopping center. They have many usual dim sum dishes, such as dumplings and buns. I tried the pork and shrimp dumplings, they are juicy and flavorful. I think it is a good restaurant when I am in the mood for dim sum.
It is a great choice for dim sum if I have night cravings.