Okay, so I’ve been craving some authentic Hong Kong dim sum, and “dim dim sum” kept popping up in my searches. I decided to give it a shot and document the whole experience, from start to finish.
Finding the Place
First things first, I had to actually find a “dim dim sum” location. I hit up Google Maps and, sure enough, a few popped up relatively nearby. I picked the one with the best reviews and a decent-looking menu – gotta scope out those options, you know?
The Ordering Process
Once I got there, it was pretty busy, which is always a good sign. I grabbed a number and waited for my turn. When my number was called, I was seated at a small table. The ordering system was classic: a paper menu and a pencil. You just mark down the quantity of each item you want.
Making My Choices
This was the hardest part! Everything looked so good. I’m a sucker for the classics, so I definitely went for:
- Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings): A must-have, obviously.
- Siu Mai (Pork and Shrimp Dumplings): Another staple.
- Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork Buns): Gotta have that sweet and savory combo.
- Lo Mai Gai (Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf): Always a favorite of mine.
I also decided to be a little adventurous and ordered some chicken feet – hey, when in Rome, right?
The Feast Begins!
The food started arriving pretty quickly, steaming hot and looking delicious. I dug in, starting with the Har Gow. The shrimp were plump and juicy, and the dumpling wrapper was perfectly thin and translucent. The Siu Mai were equally delicious, with a nice balance of pork and shrimp.
The Char Siu Bao were fluffy and filled with flavorful, slightly sweet BBQ pork. And the Lo Mai Gai? So good! The rice was perfectly sticky and infused with the flavor of the lotus leaf.
The Verdict
Overall, I was super satisfied with my “dim dim sum” experience. The food was fresh, flavorful, and * chicken feet? I probably wouldn’t order the again. It is not my * it does not have any effect on my good feeling of the “dim dim sum”. I will come again!