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| - With a dim sum restaurant on (what seems like) every corner in Chinatown, it can be hard to know where to go. Let the massive line-up be your guide: look no further than Rol San!
We came in at lunchtime on a Monday afternoon, and the place was PACKED. The system for seating is a bit confusing, as there's two rooms that seem to be run by completely different hosts and servers, and no sign up list. They eventually sent us to the back room, where we waited for about 25 minutes before being seated. Whew! As with most (or let's be honest, all) dim sum places, the service is no frills. There's a polite hello and goodbye, but for the most part it's: fill out this card, enjoy your food and get the hell out so someone else can get your table. But hey, that's part of its charm, right?
The portions here are typical dim-sum size, with about 3-4 dumplings (or the equivalent) per order. Our group of three shared eight or so dishes, plus one regular sized dish off the menu, and we were super happy. Highlights were definitely the Sesame Balls, the Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings and by FAR the Snow Pea Leaves in Garlic Sauce. Those are a must-order! We'd also heard good things about the Fried Pumpkin Custard and the Milk Tarts, and they didn't disappoint.
Ways to succeed at Rol San: even if they're stuffed to the brim, the hosts will always tell you it'll be a 10-15 minute wait. Budget 30 or so, and you'll never be disappointed!
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