Okay, so, dim sum in Edinburgh, right? Let me tell you, it was a mission, but a tasty one!
The Search Begins: It all started with a craving. Like, a serious, needed-to-be-filled-ASAP craving for some good dumplings and all those little steamed goodies. I fired up Google, typed in “dim sum edinburgh”, and bam! A few places popped up. I checked reviews, looked at photos (crucial!), and narrowed it down to a couple that seemed promising.
Place #1: The First Attempt: We decided to try a place that looked pretty legit online. Got there, and the atmosphere was… interesting. Kinda dated, but hey, maybe the food would be amazing, right? We ordered a bunch of stuff – har gow, siu mai, char siu bao… the classics.
- The har gow was okay, a bit gummy.
- The siu mai was… well, let’s just say it wasn’t the best.
- The char siu bao was actually pretty decent, so that was a win.
Overall, it was a bit of a letdown. Edible, but nothing to write home about.
Place #2: Redemption Time: Not wanting to give up on my dim sum dreams, I convinced my friend to give another place a shot. This one had more modern vibes and the pictures looked way better. Went on a Saturday afternoon, and it was buzzing! Always a good sign.
We ordered pretty much the same stuff as before, plus some cheung fun because why not? And oh man, what a difference!
- The har gow was plump and juicy, with perfectly cooked shrimp.
- The siu mai was flavorful and moist.
- The char siu bao was even better than the first place!
- And the cheung fun? Silky smooth and delicious with the sweet soy sauce.
The Verdict: This place was the real deal! It totally hit the spot. The dim sum was fresh, the service was good, and the atmosphere was lively. Finally, my craving was satisfied. Edinburgh dim sum mission accomplished!
Lessons Learned:
- Don’t always trust the first Google result.
- Pictures are your friend.
- Sometimes, you gotta try a couple of places to find the good stuff.
Final Thoughts: If you’re ever in Edinburgh and craving dim sum, I’d definitely recommend checking out the second place we tried. Just be prepared for a bit of a wait, especially on weekends. Trust me, it’s worth it!