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| - So, looking to eat Dim Sum on Chinese New Year in Chinatown is probably going to cost you at least a 45 minute wait. Let's not forget the Saturday/Sunday morning/brunch rush.
I found this place as a desperate attempt to skip lines, get good service, and most importantly, stuff my face with the glories of dim sum awesomeness.
This isn't your typical "authentic" dim sum where you'll see carts coming around. Yeah, I like that part of dim sum, too, but, having had eaten here, I've come to appreciate the beauty of a sit-down made-to-order dim sum.
For the first time in my life, I was able to be present during my meal, focusing on what was on my plate and appreciating every bite of what was happening to me rather than having my eyes darting all over the place, looking at what the next cart has to offer, frantically attempting to grab every goodie from each cart.
Pros:
No wait here. No lines.
Fresh items that are cooked just for your order.
Lower possibility of over-ordering, because my eyes are always bigger than my belly.
Good pricing.
Delicious
Quick/good service
Cons: No cart people walking around?
Items ordered:
Pork Porridge- 5 star. Who knew porridge could be so good without adding soy sauce. The broth was so delicious, I was amazed at how they had made this.
Stuffed eggplant - 5 star. OMG. Do it like Nike, because this stuff is sooooo good.
Steamed pork Dumpling - 5 star. It ain't Din Tai Fung, but, you can't compare anything to that standard. This is as good as it gets for a dim sum spot.
Pan fried chive dumpling - 4 star.
Pork Shumai- 3 star.
Chicken Shumai- 3 star.
Egg roll- 2 star. Good, nothing extraordinary
Combination chow fun- 3 star.
Red bean sesame ball- 5 star. Crisp, light, fresh, not too oily.
Steamed bok choy- 3 star. It's veggie. What can I say.
Radish cakes - 4 star (special menu). My fave, but not on regular menu :(.
I can't believe in my dim sum history, I'd pick a sit-down place to be one of my fave and best moments, but, yes, I think I have found my spot. I shall report back after I have tried the other famous spot at the Rio casino...but, till then, I give this place my solid 5 star.
Oh, and I hope they carry white vinegar in the future. I can't enjoy dumplings to the fullest with red vinegar, which is apparently all they have for customers to use for the dumplings.
Don't forget to pick up an almond cookie for 50cents on your way out. This isn't that cheap, nasty, hard almond cookie you can get at CVS or in a box. It tastes homemade, and crumbles in your mouth.
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