Alright, let’s talk about this… uh… “novotel dim sum,” whatever that means. Sounds fancy, huh? Like something them city folks eat. I ain’t no city gal, but I heard some things, and I’ll tell ya what I know.
So, this “novotel” place, it’s in Bangkok, some big city far from here. They got this… a “dim sum” thing going on. Now, dim sum, from what I gather, is like a bunch of little snacks. Little steamy buns, dumplings, all sorts of stuff. Kinda like when we make those small treats for the New Year, but I bet these are way fancier.
- They got all sorts of it, they say. More than 30 kinds! Can you imagine? Thirty different little things to eat! I reckon you’d be stuffed silly.
- Some folks say it’s good, real good. They talk about “har gow” and “fried shrimp.” Sounds like seafood to me. And “crab dim sums”? My, my, must be rich folks’ food.
- And noodles! They give you noodles or fried rice too! A whole meal, I guess. Plus soup and some kinda sweet thing at the end. They call it “dessert.” We just call it somethin’ sweet after dinner.
Now, the price, that’s where it gets interesting. Some say it’s cheap, some say it’s expensive. I heard numbers like 359 baht, 620 baht, even 720 baht! All that plus-plus stuff too. Sounds like they’re trying to trick you with the price, adding on extra bits here and there. City folks and their fancy ways, I tell ya.
This “dim sum,” they eat it for lunch mostly. Starts around 11:30 in the morning, some places start at noon. And some even have it all day on Sunday! Imagine that, eating little snacks all day long. Must be nice to have that much time and money.
One place they talk about is called “The Square” at the Novotel. Another place is “Lok Wah Hin.” Sounds Chinese, don’t it? Maybe that’s where this dim sum thing comes from. All them fancy city foods are from somewhere else, it seems.
Some folks, they complain about the price. They say it’s too much money, especially that 720 baht deal. They call it “terrible.” Guess you gotta be careful where you go and what you pay. Not all dim sum is created equal, I reckon.
But then there are those who say it’s good, real good. They say it’s “freshly made” and “delicious.” They talk about the chef, some fella named Art. He and his crew, they make all them little snacks. Must be hard work, makin’ all those tiny things. I’d rather be out in the fields, to be honest.
So, this “novotel dim sum,” it’s a whole big thing. Fancy food, fancy prices, fancy places. If you got the money and the time, I guess it’s something to try. Me? I’ll stick to my own cooking. At least I know what I’m gettin’ and how much it costs.
But hey, if you’re ever in Bangkok, and you got a hankering for some little snacks, maybe check it out. Just be careful you don’t get fooled by them city prices. And don’t forget to tell me all about it when you get back. I wanna hear all about them “har gow” and “crab dim sums.” Maybe I can even try to make my own version, country-style, of course.
At the end of the day, food is food, whether it’s fancy or plain. And it’s always better when you share it with folks you care about. So, if you do go for this “novotel dim sum,” bring a friend or two. That’s what I’d do, anyway.
And remember, don’t let them city slickers fool ya. Just because it’s got a fancy name and a high price, don’t mean it’s better than a good home-cooked meal. But it might be a fun adventure, and that’s worth somethin’, ain’t it?
Tags: [Bangkok, Dim Sum, Novotel, Lunch, Buffet, Food, Thai, Restaurant, The Square, Lok Wah Hin]