HONG KONG Dim Sum

Skip the grueling weekend queues. Dim sum purists head straight to the bustling Old Shanghai food court for a masterclass in piping-hot authenticity. Fast, efficient, brilliantly chaotic—this is exactly how proper yum cha should feel. Savvy diners specifically target the incredibly silky cheong fun—steamed rice flour rolls packed with remarkably generous, fresh shrimp and ready to drag through savory soy sauce. The siew mai delivers that perfect, satisfying chew. No stuffy dining rooms here. Just grab a table, order a quick stack of bamboo steamers at around eight bucks a plate, and dive into a fiercely traditional feast that easily rivals the established heavy hitters.