All reviews of category "Dim sum"

This was my first time trying dim sum at Brothers Restaurant. We arrived on a Sunday evening at 6 PM, and even without a reservation, we were able to get a table for two, although it was a bit cramped. We had to make sure there was enough space for the dim sum carts to pass by.

The business was thriving, and the carts would come around asking if you wanted anything from their selection. The carts offered hot savory items like siu mai, cold dishes, and desserts. Some items were kept warm, while others were not.

At the beginning, they would ask you what kind of tea you wanted. You could choose from jasmine, Pu'er, or oolong tea, and once you finished, a server would come by to refill your hot water.

We initially ordered one dish, but the server may have been too busy and forgot about it. By the time we almost finished the dim sum from the cart, our dish hadn’t arrived, and when we asked the server to check, we learned it hadn't even been prepared. We ended up canceling the order.

The best dim sum we had was the seafood roll wrapped in tofu skin; it was perfectly salted and served hot, and both my friend and I loved it. The turnip cake, although cold, was also quite good. The deep-fried taro with honeycomb was tasty; it was filled with minced meat seasoned just right, but it was really large and filling, almost too much to finish. I'd recommend eating it while it’s hot for the best experience. The soup dumplings were freshly made upon order, with thin skin that had broth inside. They were good, but the broth was a bit salty, which was unfortunate.

The deep-fried water chestnut cake needs to be ordered from the server and requires a bit of wait, but it’s worth it; it was delicious. The mango sago was okay, but it felt less authentic.

The shrimp rice rolls were the last few left according to the server, so I quickly grabbed a plate but was disappointed because they were cold and tasted mediocre. The steamed ribs in black bean sauce were quite salty when eaten alone.

Overall, dim sum was quick to eat and reasonably priced, but the dining environment and service quality were just average.

【Foodholic Nako @ Taipei】

"Leichuang Restaurant" is located near Taipei Transfer Station/Jing Station, about a 3-minute walk away. It's a slightly unique restaurant where most dishes are Hong Kong-style dim sum, but they also serve some curry rice, roasted chicken legs, grilled fish fillets, and handmade ramen. Since the owner has a Hong Kong accent, let's just call it a Hong Kong-style restaurant~

The restaurant may look small, but there are dining spaces on both the first and second floors. The basement is larger, but I personally think the first floor is more ventilated and more comfortable for dining.

Spicy Japanese Handmade Ramen $88
The staff will ask if you can eat spicy food. If you can handle it, they will bring spicy oil, and I personally recommend adding it!!! Without the spicy oil, I think the ramen tastes bland, and I really didn't know what I was eating. But after adding the spicy oil, the flavor completely upgraded—I'm not sure what magic the spicy oil has~ One thing that’s a bit misleading is that the menu shows a lot of shredded seaweed, but it's actually quite sparse.

Sour and Spicy Handmade Ramen $88
This bowl has a sour and spicy sensation, which is slightly different from the flavor of the Japanese ramen with spicy oil. It feels like it’s a bit spicier, and if you're brave enough to eat spicy food, you can go ahead and order this one—it's even better in my opinion~

Red Oil Fried Dumplings $88
I think these are delicious; the flavor is a bit sour and spicy. They are topped with shredded seaweed and celery, and the filling of the dumplings is seasoned just right. The overall flavor is very balanced, making them impossible to stop eating. The leftover red oil sauce is also great when added to the Japanese ramen!

Black Truffle Shrimp Siu Mai (3 pcs) $98
This siu mai is probably the MVP of the day. The aroma of black truffle is strong, and you can smell it as soon as you bring it close to your mouth. The siu mai is also very solid and full, with a large piece of shrimp. I feel like one portion is just right and won’t overwhelm you~

Custard Lava Bun (2 pcs) $88
The custard bun is a nice finishing dessert. Even though it was left for a while before eating, the filling still flows out hot, and the salted egg flavor is very fragrant. Overall, it's sweet and delicious!

♢ Hong Kong Xin Hua Tea Restaurant ♢
Location: Located near Dongmen MRT Station, about a ten-minute walk.
Dining Environment: Clean, seating is a bit small.
Ordering Method: The owner will come to the table to take your order.

• Mango Pomelo Sago $80
  I thought the dessert would be served last, but it was the first dish to arrive. After the first bite, I found it very much to my liking, with a rich mango flavor, delicious!

• Yin Yang Milk Tea $80
  Milk tea with a coffee flavor.

• XO Stir-fried Turnip Cake $190
  A plate with three large pieces, not the crispy kind of fried turnip cake, but with a wetter texture, overall it's a tasty turnip cake!

• Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll $90
  Perhaps because I'm not fond of dried shrimp, I found this dish rather average; the shrimp flavor was unexpectedly not very pronounced.

• Wok-fried Beef Ho Fun $200
  Aromatic! Strong wok hei! The beef is well-seasoned; if one person eats a whole plate, it might become a bit greasy toward the end, I recommend sharing among a few people.

• Peanut Butter Toast $70
  Double-layer French toast filled with peanut butter, topped with a piece of butter, served with a small dish of maple syrup.

I haven't found a restaurant in Taipei that satisfies me this much in a long time. I will definitely come back when I crave Hong Kong-style tea restaurants. Truly delicious! 💛

[Foodholic Niko @ Taipei]

"September Tea Restaurant" is located on Chengde Road, about a 5-minute walk from Shuanglian Station. Nearby, "Lisa Thai Cuisine" and "Old Tong Snacks" are also quite popular.

Every time I want to eat at "September Tea Restaurant," it's either closed or I have to wait in line. This time, I caught a break and arrived at 5:30 PM on a weekday, finally managing to get a seat without waiting.

The interior space is not very large, and the tables are quite close together, which can feel a bit cramped. The staff seem to be from Hong Kong and are quite friendly.

Upon sitting down, they serve a small cup of hot tea and a small bowl of hot soup, which is nice and refreshing; you don’t necessarily need to order a drink.

Scrambled Egg and Char Siu Rice $160
The scrambled egg series is a signature item at September Tea Restaurant, and since I was eating Hong Kong-style, I ordered the char siu version. When the scrambled egg rice was served, it smelled incredibly fragrant, reminiscent of rice mixed with lard. The scrambled egg was really top-notch, cooked just right, and drizzled with soy sauce, it was really delicious! The only small downside is that it was a bit oily. The char siu part was just average; nothing particularly impressive.

Chicken Stir-Fried Instant Noodles $150
The noodles in this dish were cooked to just the right firmness, leaning slightly towards the harder side, and had a great texture! The chicken was not cut into small pieces, and it was very tender; I was pleasantly surprised! Besides the chicken, a lot of onions and green onions were stir-fried as well. You can choose to add spice, and without specifically requesting a certain level of heat, I found it to be quite spicy, probably around medium. It's really spicy and enjoyable, but if you're not good with spicy food, you can ask the staff to make it less spicy. The only downside is that it seemed like they only used one packet of noodles, so it was gone in just a few bites, leaving me wanting more.

Peanut French Toast $95
You can choose sweetened condensed milk or syrup; of course, the French toast should be served with sweetened condensed milk! When it arrived, I was surprised at the generous portion size. The French toast, dipped in egg batter and fried to a crisp exterior, was then drizzled with sweetened condensed milk, dusted with powdered sugar, and topped with butter. Just looking at it, I’d give it a 90 out of 100! The inside was spread with peanut butter, and overall, it tasted wonderfully sweet and savory. I loved it! Although it's definitely quite rich, I would recommend sharing a portion between two people.

Here’s the translation to English:

First, the conclusion:
#Yongkang Street Hong Kong-style Tea Restaurant
#Business is great and the serving speed is very fast 💨
#The small dishes are relatively impressive
Ordering time: Monday 18:00
Waiting time for a table: 0! (100% occupancy)
Waiting time for food: 2 minutes
Payment methods: Cash

Here are the items ordered and their prices 🔻
🔺Sausage $40 👍🏼
A portion cut into six pieces, the German-style smoked sausage is crispy, oily, and fragrant.
🔺Fried Pork Chop $110 👍🏼
The portion is on the smaller side, and the taste is very similar to chicken chop. The batter and the meat are perfectly blended together, resembling chicken nuggets, and it’s quite different from Taiwanese chicken chop — pretty unique.
🔺Cured Meat Turnip Cake $90 👍🏼
A portion of 3 slices, it’s really quite delicious with the fragrance and texture of the radish, and the surface is just the right amount of crispy.
🔺Yangzhou Fried Rice $160
The portion is enough for 2 people, Yangzhou maybe isn't a signature Hong Kong dish; it can be said to be almost unseasoned, luckily there’s chili oil on the table to pair with it, and the ingredients include shrimp and half a braised egg.
🔺Beef Rice with Poached Egg $150
The portion is moderate, the poached egg is a raw yolk hidden in the rice, the beef has a crispy coating, tasting like a hamburger patty, the rice itself is ordinary, and the vegetable tastes like Chinese broccoli, with an additional half a braised egg.

This time I was lucky to visit during meal time; there was a spot available without having to wait.
There are actually quite a few seats inside, but it’s very cramped.
Both the shop and the dishes feel local.
The only thing that’s not local is the service, which is super good. 😄

"The Harbor City Tea House" is located on the third floor of the Hanh Pin Hotel in Kaohsiung, specializing in Hong Kong-style dim sum and is one of the most popular restaurants in Kaohsiung. 🤩🤩

They offer traditional Hong Kong-style snacks, primarily served with a pushcart service and online ordering, allowing patrons to enjoy freshly made delicate bites in a relaxed atmosphere.

Owing to its excellent quality and reputation, it's quite difficult to find available seating, and the restaurant is almost always full. 😭 If you want to reserve a spot, it typically needs to be done over a month in advance. For those waiting in line, the restaurant also opens up remaining seats, distributing number tickets at 10:30 AM, with official seating starting at 11:00 AM. Although waiting might require a bit of patience, it’s definitely worth a try. 👏
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Today, we came as a group of four and opted for a set meal for three, with the following dishes:

📌 Roast Duck
(It was so delicious that I forgot to take a picture before it disappeared.)
The roast duck had a crispy, golden skin, and upon taking a bite, the aroma was overwhelming; the meat was tender and smooth with a slight smoky flavor, enhanced further by a special sauce. This dish is not only visually appealing but also has an exceptional taste, making it a must-try classic.

📌 Crab Roe Chicken Tofu Pot
The umami from the crab roe paired with the tenderness of the chicken, with a rich and deep sauce, and the tofu absorbing all the essence of the broth made it smooth and delicious. Each bite is a rich blend of seafood and chicken flavors, so good that you can't stop eating, though… due to the high-quality ingredients, you will encounter quite a bit of crab shells. 😭

📌 Steamed Chicken Feet with Black Bean Sauce
You have to eat it while it's hot! The chicken feet are stewed until soft and flavorful, with the sweet and sour black bean sauce melding beautifully with the fragrant chicken feet. This dish may be a small appetizer, but it packs a big flavor and is full of traditional Hong Kong taste that lingers in your mouth.

📌 Fresh Shrimp Dumplings
The skin of the shrimp dumplings is thin and elastic, while the filling is packed with fresh shrimp. This dim sum features a refreshing and chewy texture that is simple yet delicious.

📌 Shrimp Rice Rolls
The skin of the rice rolls is thin and smooth, and the shrimp is large and tender, rich without being greasy. This dish has a variety of fillings, and each bite delivers the fresh flavor of the shrimp paired with the smoothness of the rice noodles. Whether eaten alone or with sauce, it is an excellent appetizer.

📌 Shrimp Siu Mai
The siu mai's filling is substantial and tasty, combining shrimp and pork for a rich texture. The skin is perfectly steamed – soft but not sticky – and the flavor is just right, not overly salty. This small dish, while seemingly simple, demonstrates high standards in ingredients and cooking techniques.

📌 Fried Chives Spring Rolls
The fried chives spring rolls have a golden and crispy exterior, and the filling of chives and vegetables is perfectly balanced, making it very refreshing. Whether eaten alone or as an appetizer, this small dish is delightful. The crispy texture invites you to take one bite after another, providing great satisfaction.

📌 Milk Char Siu Puff
The milk char siu puff has a flaky, crispy exterior and is filled with sweet char siu filling, emitting delicious scents of milk and char siu in every bite. This dim sum is light yet satisfying, with a savory sweetness that brings the traditional Hong Kong flavors to the forefront with just one.

📌 Taro Sago Dessert
The taro sago is incredibly thick, with chewy sago paired with the sweet aroma of taro, the broth rich yet not overly sweet. This dessert is light and tasty, providing a perfect, warming conclusion to this great meal.

📌 Overall Experience
This dining experience at Harbor City Tea House was very satisfying. If you encounter younger servers who may struggle with Chinese, please give them a little more time to allow foreign interns to practice.

Regarding the food, each dim sum was meticulously crafted, from the crispy skin of the roast duck to the delightful flavors of various classic snacks, they were satisfying. The only downside was that the table was too small; the dishes came out quickly but were large, so we had to squeeze them together. For someone like me, who easily spills drinks, having such a small table for dim sum was definitely a recipe for disaster. 😭

However, everything else was very satisfactory! Whether you want to gather with family or have a small meet-up with friends, Harbor City Tea House is definitely a place worth trying, where you can savor authentic Hong Kong flavors.

📍Hong Kong, Tin Hau
The shop is a dim sum specialty store known for its unique toast 🇭🇰🥟

When in Hong Kong, you must try dim sum 😝
I found this restaurant recommended by a Hong Kong YouTuber, and it offers some innovative products in addition to traditional items, such as custard-filled toast and sesame shrimp toast.

There's another location in Sai Ying Pun.
On Sunday, we arrived at this Tin Hau shop close to noon, and there was no need to queue for a seat—most customers were locals.

Perhaps after having too much impressive Hong Kong-style food in the previous days, I thought the overall quality of this restaurant was just average. The first few bites were decent, but over time, it became a bit monotonous.

Looking back, the only dish I really want to eat again is the sesame shrimp toast. The shrimp filling was generous, and the crispy texture was delightful; it was a refreshing combination that I hadn't tried before!

For the other items, I believe that the Hong Kong dim sum in Taiwan would hold its own. 🤣

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Order items:
🦐 Sesame shrimp toast ($52)
🥟 Two shrimp dumplings ($20)
🧆 Two mixed siu mai ($20)
🔥 XO sauce radish cake ($48)
🍡 Prosperous sausage roll ($45)
🍋 Iced lemon tea ($12)

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Would I revisit: No!

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Notes:
🔸 Octopus card can be used.

Because accommodation in the Hong Kong Peninsula is really expensive, but I wanted to try staying at a nicer hotel, I ended up staying in Tsuen Wan for the last two days, which is relatively further away. I initially thought that there would be fewer food options here, but the whole Tsuen Wan area is still very convenient.

In the morning, I wanted to have a nice breakfast near the subway station, and while walking around, I came across this hipster-style café. Looking at the food pictures, I immediately ordered the pork neck with fried egg and instant noodles, and oh my goodness, it was so delicious!!! I never imagined that melted cheese on instant noodles could taste this good. A bite of egg, a bite of meat, and a bite of noodles combined with cheese sauce—I finished the whole bowl in less than 5 minutes. The iced lemon tea was also excellent, with a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness. I don’t know why, but it’s really hard to go wrong with iced lemon tea in Hong Kong.

Overall, I highly recommend this chain café for breakfast. The food is authentic, and it won’t break the bank—no worries!

After finishing claypot rice with friends, we came to pay a visit to this shop. The crowd is no longer as large as it used to be, and the staff are relatively polite, not as direct as before.

I personally enjoy cheese-based dishes, so besides the iced lemon tea that is a must-have when in Hong Kong, I also had steamed milk. The flavor of the steamed milk was quite good, with a hint of sweetness from the milk; however, the best one I’ve had so far is still the coconut steamed milk from Lin Heung Tea House, which is served in a coconut shell with coconut meat, complementing each other nicely for a mixed tasting experience.

The iced lemon tea was of average quality, with a bit of bitterness from the lemon, but it paired well with the black tea. My friend ordered the double egg French toast, which was also delicious with butter, and it really makes for a suitable breakfast.

Overall, although the dining space isn't large, it has the ambiance of the old-school Hong Kong films. If you enjoy a local tea-drinking experience in Hong Kong, it’s worth a try here, but I wouldn't recommend it if you have to wait in line, as there are other places that serve equally delicious food.

📍 Jordan, Hong Kong
Recommended must-visit Hong Kong-style breakfast place 🇭🇰

Every time I come to Hong Kong, this is a place I have to visit. Personally, I prefer this Australian beef joint over Yee Shun!

After having dinner at the neighboring Mak Man Kee on Wednesday night, I still felt a bit unsatisfied, only to discover there was no need to queue! I immediately went next door to the Australian beef joint for dessert 🫶🏻 I highly recommend pairing these two places together.

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Menu Items
🍞 French Toast ($32):
This time at the Australian beef place, I didn't order the usual breakfast or tea set combo.

When the seemingly plain French toast was served, I was pleasantly surprised 🫶🏻
This was my first time experiencing thick sliced toast, simply fried with egg batter instead of the usual thin slices filled with peanut butter.

The toast seemed to soak in the egg for a long time, and the frying was perfectly timed. They topped it off with a thick slice of butter and drizzled honey on it.

The texture upon biting into it is quite similar to a soufflé! It has a sweet and savory flavor; who knew that a French toast without peanut butter could be this perfect!

🥚 Egg White Steamed Milk (Cold) ($35):
The signature dish at the Australian beef joint!
This was my first time trying the steamed milk. It tasted quite like a sweeter version of custard. Although the texture is very smooth, it felt a bit too sweet when cold, not really to my liking.

🥤 Iced Milk Tea ($26):
Strong tea flavor
I ordered the less sweet version, and it was just right and delicious.

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Will I revisit: Yes!

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Note:
🔸 Cash only 💰