I've been for dimsum countless times. But I realized I've only ever gone in tow, usually with someone who can speak Cantonese. I just sit there, try to look cute, and figure out how to eat more of the little dumplings than anyone else without looking like I'm eating more than anyone else.
Anyway, when a fellow yelper mentioned she (at this point my inner Susan C says "A female? Well, color me surprised!") had never been for dimsum I quickly volunteered ("gosh, very noble of you!" quips Inner Susan C.) to introduce her to the wonderful and mystying world of Chinese tapas ("It's going to end in tears," warns Inner Susan C.). I forgot beyond having a vague idea which of the little dimsum delights you put the spicy mustard on and which you dip into the red watery sauce, I really had no clue.
After a bit of hand wringing over the little order paper, I managed to order what usually approximates what people in the know seem to order (sans squid and chickens feet). I managed to get the pink ones and the green ones and the longish ones. I think I missed the ones that seem to leave half of themselves on the rice paper when you try to pull them away with your chopsticks. My fellow yelper subbed in for the role of looking cute and owned the role. (Inner Susan C. *facepalm*)
Pro:
- good dim sum
- fast
- clean, spacious restaurant
- Just off the 404 on Finch
Con
- They're not always sure which dishes go to which table
- On the higher end in terms of prices
- Parking bites
- No push carts giving you a look see