Alright, so I’ve been on this mission to find some decent dim sum around here, and let me tell you, it’s been a journey. You know, dim sum is those little bite-sized goodies they serve up in Chinese restaurants, usually in steamer baskets or on small plates. I heard somewhere that it actually goes way back to the Song dynasty, with royal chefs whipping up all sorts of fancy snacks. Pretty cool, right?
Anyway, I started off by hitting up the internet, searching for “dim sum near me”. Loads of places popped up, but I wanted the real deal, not just some watered-down version. There was a restaurant near Packard Road and it had good reviews on the Yelp. It got me thinking about all those times I’d had dim sum in different cities, and how each place has its own little twist on the classics.
Then I remembered reading somewhere that some dim sum can be kinda heavy on the fat and sodium, but if you do it right you can balance it with good stuff like calcium and fiber. That got me thinking, I should probably keep that in mind. So, I made a mental note to not just go for the greasiest, tastiest looking stuff.
I remembered a friend mentioning a place called Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant. They said it was the real deal and worth a visit. There was even one in Durham, NC which I recalled a coworker talked about. Seemed like this place had a bit of a reputation. So I thought, why not check it out? I hopped in my car and drove over to the one on Guess Road. And it’s located at a pretty interesting building. I mean, who doesn’t love a good meal in a cool setting?
- First off, the siu mai. Man, those things are everywhere when it comes to dim sum. They’re like little dumplings filled with pork, shrimp, and mushrooms. And sometimes they even have a fish version, which I guess is more of a street food thing.
I found the place, and it was buzzing, always a good sign. I got a table, and soon enough, those little carts started rolling by, stacked high with bamboo steamers. I went for some of the classics. So yeah, that’s how I ended up at Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant. It was a bit of a drive, but totally worth it. I’ve always been a sucker for those little carts they push around, piled high with all sorts of goodies. And the food was awesome, just like I was hoping for. You should try if you are a dim sum enthusiast or you are looking for an adventure. I’m definitely going back, and maybe next time I’ll be a bit more adventurous and try some new stuff.