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| - Alas dim sum on the west side! We walked in hopes of having lunch at the new buffet place (used to be the You Like buffet), but quickly realized as we got to the door that it was a dine-in restaurant. We decided try it out. Imagine the surprise and anticipation when we saw the dim sum menu in the waitress's hands. This would be my husband's 2nd time eating dim sum and we didn't have to go to Chicago!
I thought the prices were a bit expensive. The dishes come in small, medium, large, and specials and range in price from small at $4.50 to special dishes at $6.95. Sticky rice fried rice was considered a special dish and we decided to pass on that. The shrimp dumplings, shumai and honey spare ribs was spot-on for taste and quality. My splurge for lunch was a plate of three sesame balls (considered a large dish) at $5.95. In hindsight, I wouldn't have gotten them when they're less than $1 at Asian Midway or Asian Sweet Bakery. The filling, however, was a tasty yellow(?) bean and less sweet than red bean paste. Total cost for our lunch was under $30. A nice treat once in a while..or until I learn how to make steamed dumplings.
There are lots on the menu to choose from and even told that if you know what you're looking for, you can order off menu. Whole ducks, bbq pork and crispy pork can be seen hanging in a case on the side. I didn't ask if we could order by the pound like at the Garden Asian Market/gas station, but nice to know there's a close-by option.
Dim sum and other entrees are served daily and on weekends, the rollings carts come out. We'll definitely go back and talk this place up with friends and family. Spread the word!!
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