However, ordering dim sum could be daunting because of the variety of options that are offered. Here’s a guide that will hopefully make your next trip easier, or help you try some new dishes!

Throughout China, there are different versions of dim sum, called xiao chi (“little eats” in Mandarin) besides the Cantonese version. For this guide, Cantonese dim sum will be the focus.

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 ...

Ordering dim sum for the first time can be an exhilarating — and overwhelming — experience. Some larger restaurants like Yank Sing, a popular dim sum hot spot in San Francisco, offer over 100 ...

Immerse in Hong Kong culture at these dim sum restaurants, classes, and experiences. Jake Emen is a travel, food, and drinks journalist with more than a decade of experience. He serves as a judge ...

I don’t know how to say this, but I was in a local commercial when I was 10 years old for the second Three Happiness restaurant promoting its dim sum service. This era wasn’t exactly the ...

Awarded one star in the Michelin Guide, Sun Tung Lok was founded nearly 50 years ago by the Yuen family and has been recognised for its excellence by Michelin since 2011. Seasonal dim sum ...

“Xiaolongbao” means “little basket bun” in Chinese, but the bites are better known as soup dumplings in the U.S. Xiaolongbao are a dim sum staple. They’re also delicious. These ...