Damn Straight, Dim Sum.

I could have dim sum any meal any day. Just the other day I was craving for dim sum so I decided to check out this recommended dim sum place in the neighborhood. I ordered as a meal, a set of Xiao Long Bao ($7 for 10) and a mixed set of Steamed Dumplings ($6 for 10).

Given all the hype that I've read about the Xiao Long Baos here, I thought they were still okay - not something I would travel too far for. The skin was slightly too thick for my liking and it definitely could do with more soup. However, the pork filling was so tasty and the broth so fragrant that it did do some justice to all the positive reviews out there. Extra points to the flavour within; I would say comparable to the more expensive dim sum places.

The steamed dumplings I got were filled with chives and minced pork. The chives added so much more sweetness to the already-tasty meat; it was the highlight of my meal. This juicy filling made me forget the thick-ish skin as soon as the umami drowned out the dough.

Liu Sha Bao (流沙包) is one of the top things I get when I'm here. At $4.20, you get three soft and smooth steamed buns that ooze a golden shade of custard with the first bite. It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty.