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| - Every once in a while.... like once a week, I get a hankering for some dim sum! I didn't want to drive across town and was hoping there was something nearby when I remembered there was Dim Sum Cafe a few minutes away. Perfect!
Upon arrival, the restaurant was clean and tidy. There were about 5 people dining in, which I thought seemed normal since it was 7pm and dim sum is usually enjoyed as a breakfast food. We were seated promptly and were handed menus as the server took our drinks. I love the fact that the menu included pictures of the dim sum to make it easier to order. Upon review, here's is all we ordered:
1. Rice noodle roll
2. Pork shiu mai
3. Shrimp shiu mai
4. BBQ pork bun
5. Sweet rice cake
6. Shrimp har gow
7. Chive dumpling
8. Cream cheese curry wonton
9. Daikon cake
10. Beef tendon (we never received).
Alrighty, here it goes... 1. The rice noodle roll came in hot, as well as all the dishes. It was served with a tasty soy like sauce, but not as salty. There were small chunks of BBQ pork throughout the entire roll. Not my fave.. it tasted a bit bland and somewhat watery. I'd probably enjoy it more if it had a stronger pork flavor.
2. Pork shiu mai was hot and juicy. Nice delicate flavor, but again was a bit bland. 3. Shrimp shiu mai was also juicy with a nice shrimp flavor, but once again bland.. see where this is going yet? 4. BBQ pork bun was fluffy and full of flavor but nothing special since it tasted like most pork buns I've had. I just wish there was a bit more filling. 5. Sweet rice cake was fluffy, moist, and sweet. Perfect as a dessert. 6. Shrimp har gow was ok. In need of salt and was overpowered by the dumpling wrapper. Tasted a bit watery as well. 7. Chive dumpling was my favorite of all the dishes! Pan fried on both sides and gave a nice crunch when bit into it. The dumpling didn't need any sauce to go with it since it was delicious on its own. A word of advice... let all your dumplings cool down!!! They are hotter than the devils ass! 8. Cream cheese curry wonton was pretty good. Pretty simple and the curry wasn't too over powering. 9. Daikon cake was nice and crispy on both sides. It gave a nice crunch but was a bit too soft, almost runny on the inside. It was ok. 10. Beef tendon... we actually didn't receive it.
All in all, Dim Sum Cafe was just ok to me, nothing special, and definitely not better than KJ kitchen at the rio. I left full, but not satisfied as I had anticipated. The only reason I gave 3 stars and not 2 was due to the tasty chive dumplings, pork shiu mai, and pork buns, and friendliness of the staff as well as the cleanliness. I hope to be back one day, since I like to give restaurants a second chance especially since this place has such great reviews!!! Maybe it's just me or perhaps it was an off day for them. Regardless, I can't wait to return in hopes of giving them 5 stars!!!
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