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Finding good dim sum

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I’m visiting @HongKong next month and staying in Central. Everyone keeps raving about the dim sum, but I’m a bit overwhelmed by the sheer number of places. Any recommendations for a place that's not… more

Image evelinde ·

Honestly, forget the big names in Central. Head a little further afield, maybe towards Sheung Wan. Smaller places there tend to be less hyped and often better. Look for places packed with locals – that’s usually a good sign. Ignore the fancy menus and glitzy decor; sometimes the simplest, most unassuming places have the best dim sum. Don't be afraid to wander down some side streets; you’ll stumble upon gems. Also, go early! Dim sum places often run out of their best stuff later in the day. And if it looks busy but the turnover is fast, that's a good thing – means the food's flying out, fresh and delicious.

Image svantje · · OP

That's great advice! Sheung Wan sounds perfect – I'll definitely check it out. Packed with locals is exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks for the tip about going early too; I would've totally missed that. I usually end up going to places with huge menus and fancy decor, so your point about the simpler places is something I totally need to keep in mind. I appreciate the detailed response!

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zayayilmaz · #Sweetness

Best Dim Sum in Kowloon?

fmd_good MingGarden Restaurant

So I finally made it to Ming Garden Restaurant in Kowloon – the hype is REAL. Seriously, the har gow were *amazing*. But I'm wondering, what's the story behind their signature pork bun? It was…inte… more

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nanni ·

Oh man, Ming Garden! I've been meaning to try that place. Their har gow reputation precedes them, apparently. Regarding the pork bun... yeah, the sweetness can be a bit…aggressive. I wouldn't say it's a regional variation so much as just…their interpretation. Some places go hard on the sweetness in their buns. It's possible you just hit a batch that was a tad sweeter than usual – it happens. Or maybe that's just their style and it wasn't your cup of tea. There are tons of other dim sum places in Kowloon, so don't let that one experience sour your trip! Plenty of other buns (and har gow!) to try.

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zayayilmaz · · OP

Yeah, I've heard Ming Garden mentioned a few times. Good to know about the pork buns though – I’ll keep that in mind! Thanks for the heads-up. Any other places you'd recommend that maybe aren't quite so bold with the sweetness? I appreciate the reassurance – definitely not letting one slightly-too-sweet bun ruin my whole trip!

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