Hua Ting Dim Sum Tasty Picks Top 7 Must-Order Dishes

Okay so last Friday I skipped out early from work – boss wasn’t thrilled, but hey, dim sum waits for nobody! Figured I’d finally check out Hua Ting. Heard mixed things, mostly long queues, but cravings won. Grabbed my notebook and phone for pics – ready to report back.

The Early Bird Struggle (Kinda)

Got there around 11:30 AM. Place was already buzzing. Security guy at the door looked bored, just waved us in. No fancy hostess, just a lady with a clipboard squinting at names. Waited like 20 minutes shuffling feet near the big fish tank – those koi are massive, kinda hypnotic. Felt my stomach rumble louder and louder.

Finally Sat Down & The Ritual Begins

Table was kinda cramped, classic dim sum spot vibes. Tea lady swooped in instantly. Jasmine tea? Yes please. Flipped open the menu – it’s huge, glossy, kinda overwhelming honestly. Saw carts rolling but decided ordering straight from the kitchen tick sheet was faster. Grabbed my pen and started circling FAST.

Here’s the stuff worth stabbing your chopsticks into:

• Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings): Omg the wrapper. Translucent, thin, didn’t stick to the bamboo basket at all. Poked it gently – bounced right back. Inside? Whole, fat, crunchy shrimp. Not that mushy paste stuff. Dipped in chili oil? Heaven. Instantly knew this made the list.
• Siu Mai (Pork & Shrimp Dumplings): Chunky bits of pork mixed with shrimp, not too fatty. That little orange roe on top? Added a tiny salty pop. Solid. Not mind-blowing, but reliable. Friend inhaled three before I finished writing that down.
• Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork Buns): STEAMING hot when it hit the table. Fluffy cloud bun. Seriously, almost fell apart when I picked it up. Inside, sweet sticky pork chunks, lots of sauce. Messy? Absolutely. Finger-licking good? You bet.
• Phoenix Talons (Chicken Feet): Look I know they freak some people out. But braised dark, deep flavour – soy, garlic, bit of spice? Super soft. Like, suck the meat clean off the bone soft. Went for two baskets. Judge me later.
• Luo Buo Gao (Turnip Cake): Pan-fried beautifully. Crispy crispy outside layer, soft and almost creamy inside. Little bits of dried shrimp and sausage. No oil slick on the plate either. That crisp sound? Perfect.
• Cheong Fun (Rice Noodle Roll): Got the classic pork and shrimp ones. Silky smooth rice sheets, not rubbery. Soy sauce poured over at the table just soaked in right. The shrimp version was better than the pork – shrimp quality shone.
• Egg Tarts: Saved room? Barely. But you NEED these. Still warm. Crust so flaky it left dust on the plate. Flaky. Like, crumbs everywhere flaky. Custard was smooth, jiggly, just sweet enough. The star of the dessert round. Forgot all regrets about squeezing them in.

Post-Dim Sum Reality Check

Staggered out totally stuffed like an overfilled dumpling around 1 PM. Bill came – let’s just say not cheap, but for quality like that? I’d pay. Service was rushed but efficient – tea got topped up constantly. Best part? Zero bad dishes, only the egg tart crust crumbs disappointed when they were gone.

Verdict: Worth the hype? Mostly. Those top 7? Trust me, skip others and focus here. Just go early, bring cash (though they take card), and wear stretchy pants. That queue though… yeah, prepare for that. Still thinking about that Har Gow wrapper three days later.