So, I’d been hearing whispers about this place, Dim Sum Express, over in Vashi. You know how it is, someone mentions a spot, then another, and eventually, you gotta go see for yourself. I’m always up for trying out new food joints, especially when it promises something quick and tasty like dim sum.
Decided to head over there last Tuesday afternoon. Wasn’t really planned, just found myself with some free time around lunch and thought, why not? Getting to Vashi was the usual affair, bit of traffic, but manageable. Took an auto-rickshaw, told the driver “Dim Sum Express,” and luckily, he knew the area well enough.
Found the place without too much hassle. It’s not a big fancy restaurant, definitely lives up to the “Express” name. Looked more like a small eatery, clean enough from the outside. Walked in, and yeah, it’s pretty compact. A counter for ordering, a few small tables squeezed in. Simple setup, no frills.
Ordering and Food
Went straight to the counter. The menu wasn’t massive, but it had the dim sum staples you’d expect. That’s usually a good sign for me – means they focus on doing a few things well. I decided to try a mix:
- Classic Chicken Siu Mai: You can’t really go wrong with these usually.
- Prawn Har Gow: Always curious how places handle the delicate wrappers.
- Some kind of Chicken Bao: Felt like something soft and doughy too.
The person at the counter took the order quickly. Paid right then, which made sense for an “express” place. Found a small table near the corner and sat down. Didn’t have to wait too long, maybe 10-15 minutes? Could smell the steamers going, which got my appetite up.
They brought the food out in those typical bamboo steamer baskets. Looked pretty decent. Started with the Siu Mai. Took a bite – yeah, not bad at all. Good flavor, nice texture, tasted fresh. Moved onto the Har Gow. The wrapper was okay, maybe a tiny bit thick for my absolute preference, but the prawn filling was good. Then the Bao – soft bun, savory chicken filling inside. Hit the spot.
Overall Thoughts
Finished everything up. It was a quick, straightforward meal. Nothing mind-blowing, you know? It wasn’t like eating dim sum in some high-end Hong Kong restaurant. But for a quick, casual bite in Vashi, it absolutely did the job. The food was hot, tasted good, and came out reasonably fast.
Cleaned up my spot, dropped the empty baskets back near the counter area. Left feeling quite satisfied. It’s exactly what it says it is – Dim Sum Express. Good for a quick craving fix if you’re in the neighborhood. Would I go back? Yeah, probably. If I’m around Vashi and want some decent dim sum without any fuss, it’s a solid option to keep in mind.