Dim sum is basically brunch for Chinese. Dim sum is prepared as small bite-sized or individual portions of food traditionally served in small steamer baskets or on small plates. Dim sum is also well known for the unique way it is served in some restaurants, wherein fully cooked and ready-to-serve dim sum dishes are carted around the restaurant for customers to choose their orders while seated at their tables. My favorite one to go to is located in Chinatown of Boston, called Empire Garden. The atmosphere inside is beautiful like you just stepped into an Opera House. Its very grand with high ceilings and huge doors.
Once you're seated, you'll be given a slip. There are people pushing carts around with food and they'll stop by each table to offer you whats in their carts. If its something you like, let them know you want it and they'll stamp your slip. Most dim sum places break their dishes down to Small, Medium, Large and Specials with different price ranges so you'll get a stamp in the appropriate area on the slip. There are a few dim sum restaurants in Chinatown so try them out!
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