FAQ
Dim Sum FAQ
Dim sum is a restaurant format built around small plates, tea, shared ordering, and many different wrappers, fillings, and cooking methods.
Questions
What is dim sum?
Dim sum is a Cantonese small-plate dining format often served with tea.
What should beginners order?
A balanced first order might include har gow, siu mai, cheung fun, char siu bao, turnip cake, greens, and egg tart.
Is dim sum mostly dumplings?
Dumplings are important, but dim sum also includes buns, rice rolls, cakes, fried items, congee, greens, and desserts.
Is dim sum gluten-free?
Usually not reliably. Wheat wrappers, wheat starch, soy sauce, and shared steamers are common.
How much should I order?
For beginners, start with two or three items per person and add more as needed.