Dim sum

点心 · Diǎnxīn. Small plates · Cantonese tea houses.

Dumplings in a bamboo steamer with chopsticks
At the table点心DiǎnxīnDim sum

Dim sum is a broad Cantonese tradition of small savoury and sweet dishes enjoyed with tea, from steamed dumplings to baked pastries.

CoverageRegional · Guangdong

About this food

Order several plates to share. Tea is central to the meal, and different houses have their own signature dishes.

How to explore it

Small plates · Cantonese tea houses. Ask about ingredients, preparation, and regional variations before ordering.

Useful phrase

One more basket, please.

再来一笼。Zài lái yì lóng.