Dim sum
Dim sum is a Chinese delicacy guaranteed to touch your heart. In fact, it is the literal translation of dim sum. Indeed, no one can deny how the taste of even just one can stir the emotions. Hence, the desire to eat more of it. Rest assured you have your choice of dim sum to try out in Hong Kong - be it steamed, deep-fried, or baked.
Dim sum is a great snack when drinking tea, the Chinese tradition called yum cha. Yet you can make a full meal out of it too. Moreover, a dim sum meal is best when you share it with family or friends. The city offers a myriad of places where you can eat dim sum. Take your pick between restaurants with an elegant décor or the assortment of yit lao (lively) eateries in Hong Kong. Either way, you will have a satisfying dim sum experience. |
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.Main Ingredients
Dumplings:
Wrapper made from wheat dough, choice of meat filling (ground pork or beef or chicken or shrimp) vegetables
Steamed buns:
Dough, choice of meat filling (barbecued pork or chicken or beef) vegetables, or custard
Dumplings:
Wrapper made from wheat dough, choice of meat filling (ground pork or beef or chicken or shrimp) vegetables
Steamed buns:
Dough, choice of meat filling (barbecued pork or chicken or beef) vegetables, or custard
Recommended Places to Eat
Dim Dim Sum |
Don't be fooled by the seemingly unassuming facade of this restaurant - despite its simplicity, people line up for this place because of their outstanding Dim Sum. Dim Dim Sum exudes a relaxing, laid-back vibe that invites you to settle down and have a great time with friends. The place is always cramped up but it's always worth it. The menu includes the classic options - shrimp dumplings, pork dumpling with crab roes and steamed rice dishes. Some of the best selling choices here include the cute piggy custard bun and the pineapple buns with pineapple filling. Stick with dessert - the Chinese red date steamed cake is one dish you shouldn't miss. Dim Dim Sum has a total of four branches around Hong Kong.
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Basic information
(Mong Kok Branch) Hong Kong, 112 Tung Choi St, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
$
Monday-Sunday 11 am- 2 am
Mong Kok Station
Lung King Heen |
Dim sum in Hong Kong is often easily associated with the sophisticated Lung King Heen. With a 3-star Michelin rating under its belt, this high-end restaurant - which offers phenomenal views of nearby Victoria Harbour - has completely elevated the dim sum game. While small stores all over Hong Kong presents dim sum as a refreshing treat, here in Lung King Heen, having dim sum is a fancy experience. The restaurant is also famous for serving delicious dinner options to its guests. Some of the dishes to try include baked whole Abalone puff with diced chicken, pork buns with pine nuts, lobster and scallop dumplings and stir fried vegetables. Wine and champagne is also on the menu. Service here is impeccable - don't hesitate to ask for assistance if the menu overwhelms you.
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Basic information
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance St, Central, Hong Kong
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Lunch: SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
MONDAY – FRIDAY 12:00 NOON – 2:30 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
**CLOSING TIME FOR LAST ORDER.
MONDAY – FRIDAY 12:00 NOON – 2:30 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
**CLOSING TIME FOR LAST ORDER.
Hong Kong Station
Tin Lung Heen |
Text Tim Lung Heen - one of the Michelin-starred restaurants in Hong Kong - provides customers the chance to enjoy dim sum up in the sky - quite literally. Known as the highest restaurant in Hong Kong, Tim Lung Heen is located 102 floors up at ICC in Kowloon district. The dishes are perfectly curated by head chef Paul Lau who has elevated the traditional dim sum choices to adventurous picks like abalone puff with roasted goose and bonito, deep fried crab shell with meat and onion, wagyu beef wonton and baked barbecue pork bun with almond flakes. Desserts here are out of this world - try the sweetened almond cream with sea coconut to know what we're talking about. Tim Lung Heen doesn't just serve dim sum - it also has extensive varieties of meat, poultry and seafood dishes on the menu.
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Basic information
Level 102, International Commerce Ctr.
1 Austin Road West
Kowloon, Hong Kong
1 Austin Road West
Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Monday- Saturday 12–2:30pm, 6–10:30pm
Sunday 11:30am–3pm, 6–10:30pm
Sunday 11:30am–3pm, 6–10:30pm
Kowloon Station
Basic information
162 Wellington St, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
$$-$$$
Everyday: 6am - 10pm
Sheung Wan Station