Alright, let’s talk about this dim sum thing, you know, the little food they serve in those fancy restaurants. Folks always asking, “How much does it cost?” Well, ain’t no simple answer, like asking how much a chicken costs. Depends on the chicken, right? Same with this dim sum.
First off, what the heck is dim sum anyway? It’s like, little tiny plates of food. You know, like, three or four little bitty pieces on each plate. They say you gotta share, like when you have a bunch of folks over for a meal. Someone said you order, like, three or four plates for each person, but that depends on how hungry you are. If you’re like my grandson, always hungry, you gonna need more. And they got all sorts, steamed, fried, grilled, all kinds of stuff.
Now, is this dim sum healthy? I ain’t no doctor, but from what I hear, probably not. They fry some of it, steam some of it, but it all seems kinda oily and starchy to me. Tastes good though, I ain’t gonna lie. But too much of anything ain’t good for ya, my mama always said.
- Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings): They call this the king of dim sum, these little shrimp dumplings. Don’t know why they call it king, maybe cause they taste so good. But they charge you like a king for them too, sometimes!
- Siu Mai (Pork Dumplings): Then there’s these pork ones. Good, but not as fancy as the shrimp ones. A little cheaper too, usually.
- Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork Buns): These are the fluffy white buns filled with sweet BBQ pork. Kids love these, and they fill you up pretty good. Price is alright, not too bad.
This dim sum thing has been around a long time, they say. Way back in China, like, a thousand years ago or somethin’. They make it in fancy places like Hong Kong and Guanzhong. Someone told me the name means “touching heart,” whatever that means. Probably something fancy, city folks always talking fancy.
So, back to the money part. How much does it cost? Well, like I said, it ain’t easy to say. Depends on where you go. If you go to one of them fancy restaurants in the city, gonna cost you a pretty penny. Them shrimp dumplings? Forget about it, might be five, six dollars for a little plate. Other stuff might be cheaper, three or four dollars maybe. But it all adds up, you know? You order a few plates for each person, and before you know it, you got a big bill.
Now, if you go to a regular place, not so fancy, it might be cheaper. Maybe two or three dollars a plate. Still adds up, but not as bad. And some places, they have specials. Like, all you can eat dim sum for twenty bucks or somethin’. That can be a good deal, if you’re hungry. But be careful, sometimes the food ain’t so good at those places, you get what you pay for, you know?
My grandson took me to one of them fancy dim sum places once. Said it was a treat. Well, the food was good, I ain’t gonna lie. Them shrimp dumplings were tasty. But the bill? Lord have mercy! Cost more than feeding my whole family for a week! I told him, next time we’re going to the diner. At least I know how much a burger and fries costs.
Grandparents always worried about money, I remember my grandma always pinching pennies. And now I’m the same. Gotta watch those prices, especially when it comes to fancy food like dim sum. You wanna try it, that’s fine. Just don’t go spending your whole paycheck on it. There’s cheaper ways to fill your belly, that’s for sure.
So, yeah, “how much does dim sum cost?” It costs… a lot! Or maybe not so much. Depends on where you go and what you order. Just be prepared to spend some money, and don’t say I didn’t warn ya!
And another thing, they always bring you tea. You think it’s free, right? Sometimes it is, sometimes it ain’t. They charge you for the tea, can you believe it? A couple of dollars for tea! I can make tea at home for free! But that’s how they get ya, little charges here and there, and it all adds up. So watch out for that tea charge, I’m telling ya!
Anyway, I hope that answers your question, even though it probably don’t. It’s like asking how long is a piece of string, you know? Just go try it yourself, see how much it costs. But don’t blame me if you spend all your money! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I gotta go make myself some good old-fashioned biscuits. At least I know how much flour and butter costs!
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