Alright, so check it, yesterday I was wandering around Mongkok, right? Super hungry, craving some dim sum. Didn’t really have a plan, just knew I needed some har gow in my life.
First, I started walking down Dundas Street. Place was packed, like always. Spotted a few places that looked promising, but the lines were insane. I ain’t got time for that! So, I kept moving, kinda zig-zagging through the side streets, hoping to stumble upon a hidden gem.
Then, BAM! Saw this small place tucked away on Nelson Street. Can’t remember the exact name now, but it looked legit. Not fancy, just a basic, bustling local joint. Perfect! Peeped inside, saw a few empty tables, and thought, “Alright, let’s do this.”
Got seated right away – score! The menu was all in Chinese, naturally. Luckily, I know a few basic dim sum names. Pointed at the har gow, siu mai, and char siu bao pictures. Figured I couldn’t go wrong with the classics. Also threw in some chicken feet just ’cause I was feeling adventurous.
While waiting, I watched the aunties pushing the carts around. Man, those things are like mobile feasts! Almost regretted ordering from the menu. Next time, I’m definitely going for the cart experience.
Food arrived pretty quickly. The har gow was on point – plump shrimp, translucent skin, dipped it in the soy sauce they gave me. Siu mai was decent, not the best I’ve had, but still hit the spot. Char siu bao was fluffy and sweet, the perfect balance of savory and sugary.
And the chicken feet? Honestly, not my favorite. Kinda gelatinous, lots of bones. Tried to embrace the experience, but yeah, probably won’t order those again. Lesson learned!
Overall, a solid dim sum adventure. Found a decent spot, filled my belly, and didn’t break the bank. Plus, got to practice my terrible Cantonese. Win-win!
Key Takeaways:
- Don’t be afraid to wander off the main streets.
- Small, local places are often the best.
- Har gow is always a good choice.
- Maybe skip the chicken feet (unless you’re really into that sort of thing).
Now I just need a nap!