A Cantonese cuisine tradition featuring small plates of dumplings, buns, and other bite-sized dishes typically served with tea. It's traditionally eaten as a brunch meal with family or friends in a communal setting.
From Cantonese meaning 'touch the heart,' derived from the phrase 'dim sum' literally translating to 'little bit of heart.' The tradition began in teahouses along the Silk Road over 1,000 years ago.
Dim sum originated as a way for weary travelers to rest and have small bites with tea, but it evolved into an elaborate social ritual! The traditional dim sum service uses roving carts, and there's an unspoken etiquette - you never pour your own tea, and tapping fingers on the table means 'thank you.'
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