Dim Sum

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Dim Sum. I ordered it with jasmine tea and the aromatic and complex elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. Shaoxing wine in particular became more prominent in a good way. communal sharing at the table is culturally cen…

What sets Dim Sum apart is the handling of Shaoxing wine. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the rich with umami result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience. Chinese cuisine encompasses eight major regional schools w…

I've now had Dim Sum prepared traditionally and in a modern interpretation. Both are interesting. The traditional version emphasises five-spice in the way communal sharing at the table is culturally central. The rich with umami character is more pronounced and direct. The modern interpretation is t…

Some dishes exist to comfort and Dim Sum is absolutely in that category. The bold and numbing quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. fermented black bean does work that no substitute can replicate. communal sharing at the table is culturally central. There…

Dim Sum at this place was fine. The deeply savoury and sweet flavour was there but not distinguished. fermented black bean was present in the right quantities but without the care that makes the difference. You can taste when something is being made to a formula. communal sharing at the table is cu…

I'm sceptical of any restaurant claiming to do Dim Sum well, having been disappointed often enough. This one delivered. The aromatic and complex base was authentic and the use of Shaoxing wine showed real knowledge. communal sharing at the table is culturally central. The atmosphere was genuinely a…

I ate Dim Sum at three different restaurants in the same week to compare. The results were illuminating. The use of five-spice varied significantly — only one got it right. The rich with umami profile should be consistent but interpretation differs widely. communal sharing at the table is culturall…

I underestimated Dim Sum. The aromatic and complex description didn't prepare me for the reality. Shaoxing wine brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating. Chinese cuisine encompasses eight major regional sc…

I took a cooking class specifically to learn how to make Dim Sum correctly. The instructor explained why oyster sauce is used the way it is — something I'd never understood from just eating it. The bold and numbing result when you make it yourself is different. Chinese cuisine encompasses eight maj…

I spent an afternoon making Dim Sum from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting oyster sauce right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The deeply savoury and sweet result was rewarding once I got it right. Chinese cuisine encompasses eight major regional schoo…