12/8/2023 0 Comments Best dim sum in hong kong![]() ![]() These are the brothers of the orange liu sha bao and it wouldn’t be fair to leave without trying them too. Liu sha bao how did we not know about these! The ‘puking’ hot custard bun □ ![]() (I mean, obviously, these were another dish thoughtfully ordered on our second visit, for the kids…). Liu sha bao in case you need their maiden name, are the dim sum equivalent of molten chocolate cake.īe careful taking too big a bite… These need a warning in deliciousness to equal the overflow of hot yolky lava that is about to burst out. ![]() Theres no other way to describe these molten hot custard buns but as bao that look like perfectly orange emoji faces. Here, these pillowy white bao are barbecue-pork-filled buns shaped like cute little cartoons piglets. In mainstream settings, these would be known as cha siu bao. These are a typical Cantonese dim sum dish that is often served with yum cha. I’m slightly concerned on reflection in posting these recommendations as we do take it seriously… And that means we have tried them all. You couldn’t get a much more creative menu. Yum Cha definitely touched our hearts! The (highly recommended) Yum Cha menu ‘Dim sum’ (?) literally translates to ‘touch the heart’. Buns, wraps, puff tarts, noodle rolls and puddings all feature in dim sum too.Īnd as if that is not already reason enough to rush out and try dim sum the linguistic origins definitely are. The term ‘ dim sum‘ refers to a Cantonese style of dishes prepared in small, almost bite-sized portions.Dim sum is typically eaten over a long brunch and served with tea.ĭim Sum dishes can be prepared in a number of ways (steamed, baked or fried) and can be either savoury or sweet.ĭumplings are often the most iconic and associated dim sum delicacy, but there is so much more. But, it can also be known as going for dim sum. The translation of ‘Yum Cha’ is Cantonese and it literally means “drink tea”. Evidence of enterprising stall holders setting themselves up along main roads in Chinas expanding empire to serve weary travelers a cup of tea and light snacks. Yum cha is a much loved ritual that dates back to the 10 th century during the Sung Dynasty. If you want some supremely tasty dumplings and bao, without tackling the rigid traditions of Chinese culture all in one go… Yum Cha is where you need to be.Īdorable? Exciting? Photogenic? Fun? I mean, tea is nice but who can refuse a characterised bao! The cutest characterised Dim Sum dishes. But dining at Yum Cha in Hong Kong delivers those traditions with a twist. As with many things Chinese, Dim Sum and Yum Cha has traditions. ![]()
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