Joanna James
A dish that is loved by many locals and highly sought after by most tourists, dim sum is just one of those meals full of love and warmth. Here is a list of some of the best places to get your dim sum fix in Hong Kong.
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui East at Hotel Icon, this is an easy favourite. Above & Beyond serves its dishes with a great sky-high view of the city, and its dishes are similarly high in regard. An exciting thing to try out would be to order the dim sum platter, thereby leaving the chef to decide on which varieties to serve you. From steamed pork dumplings with porcini, deep-fried prawn spring roll with avocado, you'll be taken through a whole ride of flavours with each bite.
This is a Tsuen Wan restaurant and is located in the countryside. Extremely popular amongst the people in the neighbourhood, it serves up some excellent dishes. You'll come across some dim sum classics such as har gau, quail egg siu mai, and even sesame rolls that are exceptionally delicious. Highlights here include both its stir-fried watercress and its tofu pudding. Having been here for long, part of Choi Lung's experience is its old school vibe with it being self-service. Definitely check out its upstairs seating area for a view of the natural scenery while you enjoy your meal. If you're looking for accommodation in Tsuen Wan, there are many great places to choose from, such as Silka Far East for example.
Another restaurant located in Tsuen Wan, Dumpling House is tucked away within a shopping mall. Quite popular and frequented by many, they are known for their sizable portions of dumplings. When it comes to varieties you'll be offered plenty of flavours and options to munch on. From traditional picks like chive and bak choi or modern twists with cheese, spicy pork, lamb and onion, you are guaranteed to have an unforgettable experience when you dine here.
When it comes to flavours, they serve some instant favourites that are both exciting and memorable. Highlights here include their steamed minced pork dumplings with their signature stock, steamed rice rolls with fresh prawns, honey-glazed char siu, steamed lotus seed paste buns with yummy salted egg yolk as well as their pan-fried taro cakes. Located in Wan Chai, they also have other outlets in Kowloon and Macau as well.
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, this restaurant was founded almost fifty years ago by the Yuen family. They have served up consistently amazing dishes that are packed with flavour. Sun Tung Lok has been recognized by Michelin since 2011 and has since been awarded two stars by the Michelin Guide. When you're here, you must definitely not miss out on some of its seasonal offerings that include its vegetable dumplings, steamed pork and crab dumplings served with supreme soup as well as their steamed shrimp with mugwort.
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