Appetizer / Dim Sum Recipes

Originating from the tea houses of Guangzhou, Har Gow is the ultimate test of a dim sum chef's skill, celebrated for its translucent, pleated skin and succulent shrimp filling. The...

A cornerstone of traditional Cantonese Yum Cha, Phoenix Claws are celebrated for their unique, puffy texture and deep umami glaze. This labor-of-love dish involves a meticulous pro...

A crown jewel of Shanghai’s street food scene, Shengjian Mantou are pan-fried pork buns that offer a symphony of textures: a soft, pillowy top, a deeply charred, crunchy bottom, an...

A cornerstone of Cantonese Yum Cha, Lo Bak Go is a savory, umami-rich masterpiece that balances the earthy sweetness of daikon radish with the smoky depth of cured meats. This trad...

This elevated interpretation of the classic Shanghainese soup dumpling marries the rustic soul of traditional dim sum with the opulent depth of European black winter truffles. Each...

Originating from the bustling street stalls of Chengdu, 'Chao Shou' (literally 'crossed arms') refers to the unique folding style of these delicate wontons. This dish is defined by...

A cornerstone of the traditional Cantonese Yum Cha experience, Cheong Fun is celebrated for its ethereal, translucent texture and delicate flavor. These 'pig intestine noodles'—nam...

Originating from the Nanxiang district of Shanghai, Xiao Long Bao is a culinary marvel that defies physics: a delicate, paper-thin wheat wrapper enclosing a succulent pork filling ...