What Is Dim Sum?

Small Bites, Big Flavor

“Dim sum,” which means a little bit of heart, is the Cantonese cuisine of small, bite-sized dishes enjoyed as a light meal or snack with tea.

Traditionally served from first thing in the morning into the early afternoon, some believe the cuisine inspired the Western concept of brunch.

There are more than 2,000 varieties of dim sum — from pillowy BBQ pork buns to delicate shrimp-filled dumplings to lettuce cups folded around spicy minced squab.

The dishes are usually deep fried, steamed, or baked, providing a wide variety of textures and flavors. These small bites are meticulously crafted and packed with big, intense flavors.

Many dim sum restaurants don’t have printed menus. Instead, diners choose from rolling carts.

Many dishes are steamed.

Some are fried

most are savory.

Some are sweet.

All are delicious!

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