Dim sum is a traditional Chinese meal made up of small plates of dumplings and other snack dishes and is usually accompanied by tea. Similar to the way that the Spanish eat tapas, the dishes are shared among family and friends. Typically dim sum is consumed during brunch hours — late morning to lunchtime. A Brief History

Dim sum (traditional Chinese: 點心; simplified Chinese: 点心; pinyin: diǎn xīn; Jyutping: dim2 sam1) is a large range of small Chinese dishes that are traditionally enjoyed in restaurants for brunch.

Popular Chinese dim sum include Shrimp Dumpling, Barbecued Pork Buns, Shumai, Rice Noodle Rolls, Pineapple Bun, Steamed Custard Buns, Chicken Foot…

2022年6月9日 · Here are the basics of dim sum, from how to order it to the traditional dishes. What is dim sum? "Dim sum are small dishes—steamed, baked, or fried—made to be eaten with tea," said...

2019年8月9日 · Traditionally eaten for breakfast or brunch, dim sum has evolved into an all day affair in many Chinese cities like Guangzhou. In my Guangzhou food guide, we explore the famous Dim Dou Dak restaurant where you can eat dim sum late into the night!

2020年9月17日 · Dim sum is inextricably linked to the Chinese tradition of drinking tea and eating brunch. Learn what to expect during a delicious dim sum meal.

2024年11月8日 · Dim Sum, a beloved culinary tradition, has its roots deeply embedded in Chinese history. The term "Dim sum" (點心) translates to "touch the heart" in both Cantonese (Dim2 sam1) and Mandarin (diǎn xīn).

What does dim sum mean? Literally translated, dim sum means to “touch the heart”, while yum cha means “drink tea”. The custom originated in Guangzhou as snacks with tea offered to weary travelers at the end of the Silk Route. Over the years it has developed into a loud and happy dining experience, which could take place at any time of day.

2019年2月26日 · With this handy guide, you can order 24 of the most common dim sum dishes like a pro, so that next time someone asks you "what's in this one?" you can give a better answer than the standard "just shut up and eat it."

Dim Sum is a style of southern Chinese cuisine from the Guangdong province where dishes consist of small individual portions of food typically served in small steamer baskets or small plates. Due to the size of the small bite-sized items, dim sum is naturally a social meal where everyone is sharing and trying out different items together.