plural dim sums also dim sum
: traditional Chinese food consisting of a variety of items (such as steamed or fried dumplings, pieces of cooked chicken, and rice balls) served in small portions
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Another popular name with a Changi Airport branch is Swee Choon, whose flagship store in the grungy Jalan Besar neighborhood is a hotspot for celebrities seeking a late-night dim sum supper.
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Audrey Phoon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 June 2024
The dim sum and bao buns were super affordable for budget-friendly travelers like us.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 June 2024
For a deep dive, join the Boston Chinatown Tours special tour that morning at 9 a.m. before the parade to learn about the importance of the holiday and the lion dance, followed by a dim sum meal after the procession.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2024
Our besties Susie and Harry introduced us to the best dim sum in Miami.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 9 June 2024
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Audrey Phoon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 June 2024
The dim sum and bao buns were super affordable for budget-friendly travelers like us.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 June 2024
For a deep dive, join the Boston Chinatown Tours special tour that morning at 9 a.m. before the parade to learn about the importance of the holiday and the lion dance, followed by a dim sum meal after the procession.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2024
Our besties Susie and Harry introduced us to the best dim sum in Miami.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 9 June 2024
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“Dim sum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dim%20sum. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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