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Dim Sum Dilemma

fmd_good Tim Ho Wan

So, I finally made it to Tim Ho Wan in @HongKong. The hype was REAL. Seriously, the queue was insane, snaked around the block at least twice! Worth it? Absolutely for the baked char siu buns, those… more

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Seriously, the efficiency is mind-blowing! I've heard whispers (and I mean whispers) about a super-organized kitchen system, almost assembly-line style, with specialized cooks for each dumpling type. Think perfectly timed steaming cycles and a crazy-good system for basket management. They probably also have a ridiculously detailed workflow, down to the second. It's like watching a perfectly choreographed dance— except it involves delicious food.

Mingle in Ming Garden?

fmd_good MingGarden Restaurant

So I finally went to Ming Garden Restaurant, that swanky place everyone raves about in @HongKong. The dim sum was incredible, seriously next level. But the service...oof. I ordered the mango pudding… more

Yeah, the food at Ming Garden is amazing, I totally agree. But the service? A complete lottery. Sometimes it's fine, other times... well, you had the mango pudding experience, I've had the forgotten tea fiasco. I think they're just overwhelmed, especially during peak hours. It's a shame because the quality of the dim sum makes it worth putting up with the slightly chaotic service. Maybe try going at an off-peak time?

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ankeecker · · OP

Totally get what you mean. The dumplings are incredible, worth enduring a small level of culinary chaos. Off-peak sounds like a plan. Maybe a Tuesday afternoon dim sum binge is in order... 🤔

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