Hey folks, I’ve been craving dim sum lately but my wallet’s screaming, you know? So I dragged my buddy to KJ Dim Sum & Seafood last Thursday to settle this once and for all. Grabbed a corner table near the kitchen – best spot to see carts rolling out fresh baskets.
The pricing hunt begins
First thing I did? Snatched two menus while pretending to wipe my glasses. Peeked at the small print under Shrimp Dumplings – bam! $5.80 for four pieces. My buddy almost choked on his tea. For comparison, I flipped to BBQ Pork Buns next: $5.20. Not terrible, but the portion looked smaller than last year.
- Har Gow (shrimp dumplings): $5.80
- Char Siu Bao (bbq pork buns): $5.20
- Pan-Fried Turnip Cake: $6.25 – this one hurt
Seafood sticker shock
When the steam cart rolled by, I flagged down the Steamed Scallops. Lady said “$18.95” real quiet like I wouldn’t notice. My buddy literally dropped his chopsticks. Turns out anything with “seafood” in the name adds $4 minimum – even the Shrimp Rice Noodles were $10.75.
Damage control tactics
Ended up doing what any broke foodie would: ordered six steamer baskets but skipped drinks. Pro tip? Go before 11am for their Early Bird Combo – three items for $13. Total damage was $48 with tip, but we walked out stuffed. Moral of the story? Stick to dumplings unless you’re celebrating payday.