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Copyable Dim Sum Menu Descriptions
Dim sum descriptions should clarify wrapper, filling, preparation method, and common shellfish, pork, wheat, and egg signals.
Copyable descriptions
| Dish | Menu description |
|---|---|
| Har Gow | Steamed shrimp dumpling with a translucent wrapper. |
| Siu Mai | Open-topped steamed pork and shrimp dumpling. |
| Char Siu Bao | Steamed bun filled with sweet-savory Cantonese barbecued pork. |
| Cheung Fun | Soft rice noodle roll served with soy-based sauce. Filling varies by item. |
| Turnip Cake | Pan-fried savory radish cake. May contain dried shrimp or Chinese sausage. |
| Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf | Glutinous rice steamed in lotus leaf with savory filling. |
| Chicken Feet | Braised or steamed chicken feet in savory sauce. |
| Egg Tart | Small custard tart with pastry shell. |
| Sesame Balls | Fried glutinous rice balls with sweet filling and sesame coating. |
| Congee | Rice porridge with savory toppings. |
Description rules
- State the preparation method when it changes diner expectations.
- Mention common hidden ingredients such as pork, shellfish, wheat, sesame, soy, egg, peanuts, and cooking wine.
- Keep most descriptions to one sentence.
- Use Chinese names and pinyin when they preserve dish identity.
- Avoid vague labels such as house special without explanation.
Dim sum hub
Dim sum guide
How to order, how the format works, and explainers for 20 common dim sum dishes.
Har gow
Shrimp dumplings with translucent wrappers.
Siu mai
Open-topped pork and shrimp dumplings.
Cheung fun
Steamed rice noodle rolls with shrimp, beef, pork, or fried dough.