So, I’ve been craving dim sum for ages, and I finally decided to hit up Tsim Sha Tsui the other day because I heard it’s like the dim sum heaven in Hong Kong. Gotta say, it wasn’t a bad choice at all.
First off, I did a bit of digging online. I mean, who goes into these things blind, right? Found out that Tsim Sha Tsui is packed with dim sum spots, from the fancy Michelin-starred places to those hole-in-the-wall joints that your grandma would swear by. I ended up picking a couple that caught my eye – one was that famous Tim Ho Wan, you know, the “cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant” and all that jazz. The other was a place called Dim Dim Sum, which sounded kinda cute and had some pretty decent reviews.
Tim Ho Wan was first on my list. I got there and the line was, well, let’s just say I was glad I wasn’t starving yet. But hey, that’s a good sign, right? A long line usually means the food’s worth the wait. While waiting I checked others reviews and saw some people said “Amazing dim sum restaurant in TST. Really well priced and everything we had was fantastic.” Finally got in, and man, their baked BBQ pork buns were something else. I get the hype now. Crispy, sweet, savory – it was like a party in my mouth. I also tried some of their other classics like har gow and siu mai, and they were all top-notch. No wonder this place has a Michelin star.
- Arrived at Tim Ho Wan, saw a long queue.
- Waited patiently, anticipating the food.
- Ordered baked BBQ pork buns, har gow, and siu mai.
- Enjoyed the meal immensely.
Next up was Dim Dim Sum. This place had a more local vibe, less touristy for sure. I ordered a bunch of stuff, including this “wu gok” which I’d seen recommended online. It was like a crispy, deep-fried taro dumpling, and oh boy, it was exceptional. Super crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside. I also went for some safe bets like steamed dumplings and rice rolls, and they did not disappoint. Some people said “The best dim sum place in Hong Kong. Clean and …” I think it is not bad.
- Headed to Dim Dim Sum after Tim Ho Wan.
- Ordered wu gok, steamed dumplings, and rice rolls.
- Found the wu gok to be particularly delicious.
- Appreciated the local atmosphere.
Reflecting
After stuffing myself, I took a walk around Tsim Sha Tsui. It’s a pretty cool area, with all those shops and the harbor view. Plus, it’s interesting to see how dim sum is such a big part of the culture here. I mean, “yum cha” literally means “drink tea” in Cantonese, and having dim sum is like a whole social event. I even saw some comments online saying, “Tsim Sha Tsui beckons with its alluring mix of dim sum and urban sophistication. Amidst the iconic skyline and cultural landmarks.” And it’s totally true!
All in all, it was a solid day of eating. Tsim Sha Tsui really does have some killer dim sum spots. If you’re ever in Hong Kong and you’ve got a hankering for some good old dim sum, you know where to go. Just be prepared to wait in line, but trust me, it’s worth it.
