I was a little hesitant to go in to the restaurant when I pulled in to the parking lot and it was almost empty on a Wednesday morning. By 1130, the restaurant was hopping and I felt better that there were others enjoying their Dim Sum. This restaurant was located on S Decatur Blvd between W Harmon Blvd and W Tropicana Blvd in Las Vegas.
I asked for the Hot Chili Pepper Oil and an older gentleman brought me a small dish. I actually prefer this to the communal container which is traditionally on the table.
There were 4 dishes that really stood out here:
Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf: There were large chunks of Chinese Mushoom, Chinese Sausage, and Shrimp. The filling wasn't all ground up. This has been the best "Chinese Tamale" so far out of the 4 Dim Sum Houses I have tried in Las Vegas.
BBQ Pork Pie: The 3 triangular pies were large and so flaky. I loved the glistening of the egg wash. The BBQ pork was sweet with large chunks. My husband would love these.
Baked Sweet Custard Bun: The outside was crusty, the bun was so soft. The custard was thick and a little on the sweet side.
Baked Custard Tarts: Light flaky crust, creamy custard. Good sized.
Everything else was average.
The Shrimp Rice Noodle had 2 rolls with a total of 6 good sized shrimp. The server cut the rolls into 6 pieces and poured a sweet soy sauce over the noodles. There were no scallions or anything in the rolls besides the shrimp.
The 4 Siu Mai had pale orange eggs on top and were luke warm coming from a steaming cart. Perhaps yesterday's leftovers?
The 4 Har Gow had a very delicate outer noodle. It tore as I tried to pick up a dumpling. There were whole pieces of shrimp with chopped bamboo shoots.
The 3 Deep-fried glutinous rice dumpling with pork (Haam Sui Gau): were okay, but not outstanding. They were warm, not hot.
I asked a server for the Don Tot (Baked Custard Tarts). She said maybe later.
I did not see any Shark Fin Dumpling or Steamed Pork Ribs in Black Bean Sauce.
There was a young boy going around refilling tea. My empty plates were cleared frequently. The service was better here than at other Dim Sum Houses. There were a few English speaking people like the young girl who brought me the Sticky Rice with Lotus Leaf.
As I went up to the cash register to pay, a server brought me a tray of Don Tot. I bought one order which had the usual 3 pieces.
I will be back.