Why I Decided To Check One Dim Sum Prices Today
Woke up craving some legit dim sum but my wallet felt flat. Remembered folks online rave about One Dim Sum being affordable, but needed to see those prices for myself, y’know? Last thing I wanted was to walk in hungry, sit down, open the menu, and get punched by shockingly high numbers. Done that too many times. Figured I should just check it out properly and share what I found.
The Journey Over There
Tossed on some comfy clothes and grabbed my old bag. Seriously, didn’t even have breakfast – planned to eat cheap over there. The walk was sweaty, typical Hong Kong morning hustle. Took the MTR, got off at Prince Edward station, walked a few blocks past shops crammed with stuff. Took about 20 minutes total. Saw the green sign for One Dim Sum hanging outside a small building. Place was tiny, cramped for sure, packed with locals and some brave tourists already chowing down way before noon. Classic Hong Kong dive spot vibes.
Sitting Down & Snagging The Menu
Squeezed my way in, found a tiny plastic chair jammed against the wall. Staff was rushing around shouting orders. Asked a harried waiter for the menu, and he just slapped a thick, slightly greasy paper booklet onto the cramped table and zoomed off. You gotta be quick here.
Actually Checking Those Prices
Opened the menu and flipped straight to the dim sum pages. Squinted at the little printed numbers. Started scanning line by line.
- Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings): HKD 25 for a basket? Okay, that’s a start.
- Siu Mai (Pork & Shrimp Dumplings): Also HKD 25. Standard.
- Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork Bun): Sweet one… HKD 22. Sweet price too!
- Cheung Fun (Rice Noodle Rolls): Plain was HKD 22, shrimp one around HKD 28. Rice is cheap, makes sense.
- Turnip Cake: HKD 23. Fair.
- Steamed Spare Ribs: HKD 28. Bit more but expected, meat price.
Flipped around for stuff like Fried Wontons (HKD 28) and Egg Tarts (HKD 18!). Teahouse charge? A few bucks per person.
Doing The Lunch Math
Ordered a hot tea first. My mouth was watering watching plates zip by. Ended up grabbing Har Gow, Siu Mai, Char Siu Bao, and a plate of Chives Dumplings (HKD 25). Teapot refilled twice, no extra charge. Total damage? Under HKD 120 for a guy stuffing himself silly with fresh, legit dim sum. Stuffed, sweaty, and happy.
The Final Verdict After Doing It
Okay, did the practice: Went out, got the menu, checked prices, ate the food. Verdict? One Dim Sum absolutely hits the affordable lunch spot. It ain’t fancy. It’s loud, cramped, maybe even chaotic. But the dim sum is seriously good for the price. Forget Michelin stars (though they had them plastered on the wall!), this is about good food fast and cheap. You can easily get a hearty, delicious dim sum lunch here for under HKD 100 if you go easy, or stuff yourself for maybe HKD 130. Beats any mall food court nonsense by a mile.
Worth it? Totally. Especially now I’ve seen it, paid for it, tasted it myself. Definitely an affordable lunch spot if you like the real deal vibes.