So, I’ve been on this quest, right? Trying to nail down some seriously good dim sum here in Miami. It’s one of those things, you get a craving, and nothing else will do. And let me tell you, it’s been a bit of an adventure.
My Latest Dim Sum Hunt
The other weekend, the urge was strong. Woke up Saturday, and all I could think about was those little baskets of steamed goodness. So, the mission began. First thing, I figured I’d try a place that a buddy of mine mentioned. He swore it was the real deal, not some watered-down version.
Getting there was, well, Miami on a weekend. You know the drill. Found parking eventually, which felt like winning a small lottery. Walked into the place, and it was buzzing. Loud, families everywhere, carts rolling – looked promising, I gotta say. I always think a busy spot is a good sign, especially for dim sum. Means things are fresh, hopefully.
We sat down, and the carts started coming by almost immediately. This is the part I love, the anticipation. Pointing at what looks good, trying to snag your favorites before they roll past.
Here’s what I remember loading up on:
- Siu Mai (Pork and Shrimp Dumplings) – These are a must.
- Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings) – The classic.
- Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork Buns) – Steamed ones, my preference.
- Lo Mai Gai (Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf) – Always a gamble, can be amazing or just okay.
- Fung Zhao (Chicken Feet) – Don’t knock it ‘til you try it!
So, we dug in. The Siu Mai? Pretty solid. Good flavor, juicy enough. Thumbs up on that one. The Har Gow, though, was a bit of a letdown. The shrimp was fine, but the wrapper was a little too thick, a bit gummy. That’s a dealbreaker for some folks, and I get it. It’s gotta be delicate.
The BBQ pork buns were decent. Fluffy bread, sweet pork filling. Can’t really go too wrong there. The sticky rice was… okay. A bit on the bland side, if I’m being honest. I’ve had much better. And the chicken feet? They were actually quite good! Tender, flavorful sauce. I was happy with those.
We also grabbed some cheung fun (rice noodle rolls) with shrimp. They were alright, but they could have been hotter. Lukewarm cheung fun is just kinda sad, you know?
The Overall Vibe and Thoughts
The service was what you’d expect from a busy dim sum joint – efficient, a bit rushed, but they got the job done. The tea kept coming, which is always a plus. Price-wise, it wasn’t cheap, but not outrageous either. Pretty standard for Miami, I guess.
It’s funny, this whole dim sum journey in Miami. You hear about places, you get your hopes up. Sometimes it’s amazing, other times it’s just… fine. It’s not like some other cities where you can throw a rock and hit a fantastic dim sum spot. Here, you gotta do your homework, or get lucky.
I remember years ago, there was this tiny place, a real hole-in-the-wall, that had the best stuff. Then it closed. Story of my life, right? Ever since then, I’ve been chasing that dragon, so to speak. You find bits and pieces of greatness here and there, but that consistent, knock-your-socks-off experience is elusive.
So, this particular outing? I’d give it a solid B-minus. Some hits, some misses. Would I go back? Maybe. If I was in the neighborhood and the craving hit hard. But the search for the ultimate Miami dim sum continues. It’s out there somewhere. Or maybe I just need to adjust my expectations. Either way, I’ll keep trying, because when dim sum is good, it’s really, really good.