This strategy also helps prevent over- or under-ordering and both are easy to do when it comes to dim sum.Īlso worth considering - and topping Emerald’s list of popular orders - are steamed spare ribs, rice rolls (Lew’s favorite is the shrimp), barbecue pork buns and sticky rice in a lotus leaf. “If you order all at once, you might get overwhelmed,” Lew said. It’s completely acceptable to start with a few dishes.
Both are safe bets for newbies but even pros begin here. Lew believes a dim sum restaurant can be judged by the quality of its siu mai (usually pork) and har gow (usually shrimp) - two staple dumplings and overall crowd pleasers.
Stephen Lew, vice president of Emerald Chinese Cuisine and its sister restaurant Pearl Chinese Cuisine, weighs in on how he and his staff guide diners through Emerald’s 75 dim sum choices. Navigating lengthy menu options - it’s estimated there are more than 2,000 dim sum dishes these days - is where many people stumble. It’s still a very treasured ritual in southern China that I was lucky enough to frequently enjoy during the five years I lived in Hong Kong and, thankfully, we can yum cha here in San Diego, too. The teahouses started serving snacks and dim sum was born.Īs a result, going for dim sum is often referred to as yum cha, which translates to “drinking tea” in Cantonese. It began centuries ago when teahouses serving local farmers and travelers along the Silk Road discovered that tea cleansed palates and aided digestion. Grab the family or a group of friends because this glorious, mostly midday meal of steamed dumplings (as well as some fried or pan-fried options) is designed for sharing. By the time you finish reading this article, you’ll be armed with enough knowledge to order dim sum like a pro.
0 kommentar(er)
