Dim Sum - Revision history

Admin: [CFWK] Round12 P5 blue-link / See also for new dishes

2026-09-22T11:25:33Z

[CFWK] Round12 P5 blue-link / See also for new dishes

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
			* [[Lor Mai Chi]]
			* [[Taro Puff]]
	* [[Liu Sha Bao]]		* [[Liu Sha Bao]]
	* [[Put Chai Ko]]		* [[Put Chai Ko]]

Admin: [CFWK] Round11 See also links: Liu Sha Bao, Put Chai Ko, Egg Custard Bun, Taro Cake

2026-09-22T10:38:46Z

[CFWK] Round11 See also links: Liu Sha Bao, Put Chai Ko, Egg Custard Bun, Taro Cake

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
			* [[Liu Sha Bao]]
			* [[Put Chai Ko]]
			* [[Egg Custard Bun]]
			* [[Taro Cake]]
	* [[Sesame Ball]]		* [[Sesame Ball]]
	* [[Phoenix Claws]]		* [[Phoenix Claws]]

Admin: [CFWK] Round10: link new P3 dishes on Dim Sum

2026-09-22T08:56:15Z

[CFWK] Round10: link new P3 dishes on Dim Sum

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
			* [[Sesame Ball]]
			* [[Phoenix Claws]]
			* [[Lo Mai Gai]]
	* [[Siu Mei]]		* [[Siu Mei]]
	* [[Wonton]]		* [[Wonton]]

Admin: [CFWK] Round9: link Char Siu Bao / Turnip Cake / Wonton

2026-09-22T05:16:10Z

[CFWK] Round9: link Char Siu Bao / Turnip Cake / Wonton

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	* Steamed dumplings (e.g., shrimp [[Har Gow]], [[Siu Mai]])		* Steamed dumplings (e.g., shrimp [[Har Gow]], [[Siu Mai]])
	* Buns and baked items (e.g., ~~char siu bao~~; see also [[Char Siu]] fillings)		* Buns and baked items (e.g., [[Char Siu Bao]]; see also [[Char Siu]] fillings)
	* Rice noodle rolls ([[Rice Noodle Roll]])		* Rice noodle rolls ([[Rice Noodle Roll]])
	* Savory rice or porridge sides, meats, and vegetables		* Savory rice or porridge sides, meats, and vegetables
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	== See also ==		== See also ==
			* [[Siu Mei]]
			* [[Wonton]]
			* [[Turnip Cake]]
			* [[Char Siu Bao]]

	* [[Har Gow]]		* [[Har Gow]]

Admin: [CFWK] Round8 P1: link new dish pages on Dim Sum

2026-09-22T03:02:51Z

[CFWK] Round8 P1: link new dish pages on Dim Sum

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	== Characteristics ==		== Characteristics ==

	Dim sum emphasizes variety and sharing: steamers and plates arrive in small portions so a table can sample many textures—silky ~~har gow~~ wrappers, fluffy char siu buns, rice noodle rolls, and crisp fried items. Tea is not an afterthought; it accompanies the meal and helps balance richer bites.		Dim sum emphasizes variety and sharing: steamers and plates arrive in small portions so a table can sample many textures—silky [[Har Gow]] wrappers, fluffy char siu buns, rice noodle rolls, and crisp fried items. Tea is not an afterthought; it accompanies the meal and helps balance richer bites.

	== Common categories (overview) ==		== Common categories (overview) ==

	* Steamed dumplings (e.g., shrimp ~~har gow~~, ~~siu mai~~)		* Steamed dumplings (e.g., shrimp [[Har Gow]], [[Siu Mai]])
	* Buns and baked items (e.g., char siu bao; see also [[Char Siu]] fillings)		* Buns and baked items (e.g., char siu bao; see also [[Char Siu]] fillings)
	* Rice noodle rolls ([[Rice Noodle Roll]])		* Rice noodle rolls ([[Rice Noodle Roll]])
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	== See also ==		== See also ==

			* [[Har Gow]]
	* [[Hong Kong Food]]		* [[Hong Kong Food]]
	* [[Guangdong Food]]		* [[Guangdong Food]]

Admin: [CFWK] Create Dim Sum dish page (Round7 P0)

2026-09-21T16:52:04Z

[CFWK] Create Dim Sum dish page (Round7 P0)

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{{#seo:
|title=Dim Sum (Dian Xin 点心) - Chinese Food Wiki
|keywords=Dim Sum,点心,yum cha,Hong Kong Food,Guangdong Food
|description=Dim Sum is the Cantonese tradition of small shared plates—dumplings, buns, and snacks—served with tea in yum cha culture.
}}

{{Infobox chinese food
| image = Hong Kong dim sum selection.jpg
| caption = Dim Sum selection
| alternate_name = Dian xin; 点心; 點心; yum cha dishes
| pinyin = Diǎnxīn
| type = Small-plate Cantonese cuisine
| course = Brunch / snack meal
| country = China
| region = Guangdong / Hong Kong (global Chinatown staple)
| other = Hub page for Cantonese small plates
}}

'''Dim Sum''' (Simplified Chinese: 点心; Traditional Chinese: 點心; Pinyin: ''Diǎnxīn''; Cantonese: ''dim sam'') refers to a wide range of small Cantonese dishes—especially dumplings, buns, rolls, and light savory or sweet snacks—traditionally enjoyed with tea in the '''yum cha''' (饮茶) style of dining. The culture is central to [[Guangdong Food|Guangdong]] and [[Hong Kong Food|Hong Kong]] foodways and has become a global symbol of Chinese brunch.<ref name="wp">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dim_sum English Wikipedia]</ref>

== Characteristics ==

Dim sum emphasizes variety and sharing: steamers and plates arrive in small portions so a table can sample many textures—silky har gow wrappers, fluffy char siu buns, rice noodle rolls, and crisp fried items. Tea is not an afterthought; it accompanies the meal and helps balance richer bites.

== Common categories (overview) ==

* Steamed dumplings (e.g., shrimp har gow, siu mai)
* Buns and baked items (e.g., char siu bao; see also [[Char Siu]] fillings)
* Rice noodle rolls ([[Rice Noodle Roll]])
* Savory rice or porridge sides, meats, and vegetables
* Sweet snacks and custards

Exact menus vary by restaurant scale, from neighborhood tea houses to banquet halls.

== History and culture ==

Cantonese tea-house dining developed as a social morning and midday habit in southern China and flourished in Hong Kong's urban restaurant scene. Cart service and order-stamp cards are familiar yum cha rituals. Overseas Chinatowns helped spread dim sum as an accessible introduction to Chinese cuisine. Related dumpling traditions elsewhere include [[Jiaozi]] and [[Xiaolongbao]], which are not identical to Cantonese dim sum but share the small-plate dumpling spirit.

== Serving and variations ==

Modern restaurants may use paper menus and kitchen plating instead of carts; fusion dim sum appears in some cities. For roast-meat and siu mei context see [[Char Siu]]; for regional overviews see [[Hong Kong Food]] and [[Guangdong Food]].

== See also ==

* [[Hong Kong Food]]
* [[Guangdong Food]]
* [[Char Siu]]
* [[Rice Noodle Roll]]
* [[Xiaolongbao]]
* [[Jiaozi]]
* [[Chinese Snack]]
* [[List of dishes (A-Z)]]

== References ==

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