Dim Sum Day

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Dim sum is the Cantonese art of small shared dishes—har gow, siu mai, cheung fun, bao, spare ribs, and dozens more—served with tea in the yum cha ritual. Bamboo steamers arrive in waves; carts or check sheets keep the table moving from savory bites to lightly sweet finishes. Each item is a miniature of technique: translucent wrappers, open-topped dumplings, and silky rice rolls cut with care at the table.

Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and diaspora Chinatowns made dim sum a global weekend language of gathering across generations. Variety matters more than any single plate; the meal is a tasting tour paced by conversation and endless hot tea refills. Chefs chase consistency across dozens of items at once—an athletic kitchen performance behind the steamers and busy pastry benches.

On Dim Sum Day, order a spread of steamers and share everything family-style. Sip tea between bites and keep the table lively. Celebrate dim sum as China's small-plate feast culture—many dishes, one long, happy table.