A dim sum cheat sheet: What to look for in five core items

With dozens of choices, here are five dim sum favorites to know and order.
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11 Tips For Eating Dim Sum Beginners Need To Know

Are you preparing to try dim sum for the first time? Here are some tips to know ahead of time, to make the most of this ...

Commentary: Think there's no good dim sum in L.A.? Start here

What happened to all the good dim sum in L.A.? A guide to the restaurants offering their own distinct takes.
Boston Magazine

How to Navigate the Dim Sum Cart at Chinatown’s Oldest Restaurant

A newish spin on steamed buns, these savory-sweet treats are sometimes decorated like cute animals for celebrations. They’re nicknamed “Golden River” bao for the stream of salted egg yolk inside. This ...
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Enjoy dim sum all day in Lomita at 101 Dim Sum Artisan

Some years ago, I took a visiting restaurant critic from New York to one of the grand dim sum palaces of the San Gabriel Valley, with a multitude of rolling carts, and many tables of 10 or a dozen, ...
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The 5 Must-Try Dishes to Order if You’ve Never Had Dim Sum

Ordering dim sum for the first time can be an exhilarating — and overwhelming — experience. Some larger restaurants like Yank Sing, a popular dim sum hot spot in San Francisco, offer over 100 rotating ...