To local Hong Konger, yum cha is not just about indulging in the delicious food, it is also about gathering family and relatives together, especially on the weekends. It is rare to see someone going to “yum cha” solo. That is why when you visit a dim sum restaurant, you will often families and groups of friends. When comparing to food from other countries, dim sum closely resemble Spanish tapas in the way that they are meant to be shared. That is because tea is usually accompanied by the dim sum, and many consider it as important as the dim sum themselves. Having dim sum is usually referred to as “yum cha’, or drinking tea in Hong Kong. Only dim sum that need to be steamed are served in the bamboo baskets. However, unlike what many people believe, not all dim sum are served in a traditional bamboo basket. You might have seen them in stacks of bamboo baskets. This dim sum guide will help you prepare for your first dim sum visit, so you can come out with a new understanding of one of the oldest Hong Kong traditions!ĭim sum simply refer to the large variety of small dishes that Cantonese people traditionally enjoy, usually for breakfast or lunch. Because of how complicated and intimidating dim sum restaurants might seem, many travellers avoid one of the quintessential experiences when travelling to Hong Kong. However, there is one activity in Hong Kong that many travellers miss – trying dim sum. When you visit Hong Kong, there are many things you must do – go on the Lion Rock hike, visit the Big Budhha, take the Peak Tram, and many more.
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