I can’t think of a better way to spend Valentine’s Day or any weekend than with some traditional Chinese (Cantonese) Dim Sum!
As someone who has tried many of the Dim Sum restaurants in Boston, I have some tips on where to go:
First of all, always go with friends. Rarely do I see someone eating Dim Sum by alone; also, it is a nice way to catch up with friends, or that special someone.
Second, you must go especially if you’ve never tried it before. Dim Sum is definitely for the daring and many are intimidated to try it, but taking a step outside of your comfort zone. Trying new foods makes for special memories to hold onto by sharing food with the ones you love.
Two Places for Dim Sum include…
1) Winsor Dim Sum Café: Starts 9am
Pros: Cheap, wide variety, good service, checklist-style menu
Cons: You will have to wait for a table, you may be sharing the table with strangers- don’t be scared, it happens in China.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/winsor-dim-sum-café-boston-2
2) Hei La Moon Restaurant: 8:30am-3pm
Pros: Lots of seating, wide variety, roving carts with small plates. You see food and if appeal to your senses, you should try it!
Cons: Pricier, sometimes the people pushing the carts are quick to get to next table and do not have a great attitude.
Their full menu can be found here: http://www.heilamoon.com/menu_dim_sum.html
Other Places:
http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=dimsum&find_loc=sandy+springs+ga&ns=1#find_loc=Boston,+MA
Tea: They will ask when you sit down
Get Chrysanthemum.
My favorite dishes you should try:
Shrimp Chung Foon
Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow)
Shumai
Steam Chicken Feet
Congee/Porridge
Turnip Cakes
Egg Custard Tarts