There is something very comforting about dim sum... it's fast, it's cheap, it's warm and savory and it gives you the same freedom of variety as tapas does. I love dim sum, and I have been used to the best in Manila because of our proximity with China. But when we moved here to Vegas, it's been quite a challenge looking for good dim sum. Thanks to the suggestion of a dear friend, we've decided to give it a go. The first thing you immediately notice is the vibrancy of the place. High ceilings, uncrowded tables, red walls, soft lighting and very clean/crisp table cloths. So often you see dim sum places pay little attention to details. (The bathroom is just next door and very nice.)
We came early thinking to avoid the crazy rush hour which we did, but unfortunately could not order anything off the dim sum menu since the chef arrives at 11:15am. Make sure you go after that time of you want to enjoy their fried rice, noodles or other entrees. But you will have plenty to choose from the dim sum carts whizzing by - from congee/rice porridge with century egg, silken tofu, fried shrimp wantons, egg custards, taro cakes, pork buns and dumplings. Our favorites were the steamed pork buns, hargaw or shrimp dumplings and the sweet spare ribs. They tasted like they were all freshly made and although they still do not quite compare to the stuff we grew up with, esp from Binondo (Chinatown)... they are the best dim sum I've had so far in Vegas.
If I had one small quibble, it's that the soy sauce in their Kikkoman jars did not taste like Kikkoman. Heh.