Seasoned minced beef lightly bound and steamed until tender, simple and satisfying
Tips from diners
These budget-friendly dumplings are an underrated value; pay attention to the texture—if lumpy, the meat was overworked
A filler dish between heavier items like spare ribs or wrinkled mushrooms
Steamed cake of daikon radish, Chinese sausage, and mushroom, pan-fried until edges crisp slightly
Tips from diners
The texture contrast between the soft interior and crispy edges is the hallmark; if uniformly soft, it wasn't finished properly
A starchy, filling dish; one portion pairs well with 2-3 lighter dumplings
Traditional translucent wrapper with plump shrimp filling, served hot from the trolley
Tips from diners
Prices vary slightly depending on cart and timing; always ask before accepting to avoid surprises at checkout
The trolley service means dumplings are continuously steamed, so quality is fresher earlier in service
Open-topped pork and shrimp dumpling with a dab of crab roe, the heart of old-school dim sum
Tips from diners
At this price point, they're a bargain—the filling is respectably seasoned and the wrapper is competent
Accept only hot ones from the trolley; rejected plates are recharged at a lower price if cold
Tender chicken feet braised in fermented black bean sauce, a polarizing classic that locals love
Tips from diners
If you've never tried them, order a small portion; the collagen texture is not for everyone
The black bean sauce is key; if it tastes thin or watery, the batch was not made fresh that morning
One of the few remaining traditional trolley-service dim sum spots in Hong Kong with Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. Open early from breakfast (6am) for pre-work dim sum runs; 2nd floor is cash-only while 3rd floor accepts cards. Best visited until 3pm when carts are active.
Michelin Bib Gourmand; one of the few remaining traditional trolley-service dim sum spots in Hong Kong
Open from breakfast (6am), making it ideal for early-morning dim sum runs before work
Cash-only payment on the 2nd floor, though card is accepted on 3rd floor; keep coins handy
Dim sum service is typically strongest until 3pm; after 4pm, fewer carts circulate and selection narrows
The trolley system means you signal servers as they pass—practice your Cantonese numbers or point clearly at desired items
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