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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Whether working in the Parlor Bar, unwinding with dim sum at Mott 32, or taking in city views at Sky Beach, the hotel delivers an effortless blend of business and play.
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Steamed dumplings, it should be noted, are also available at Bo Lings in dim sum — the Chinese version of a small plates presentation.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Mekong Palace Restaurant There's a casual rivalry between Mekong Palace and Great Wall for the best (and biggest) dim sum service in the Valley.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
This relaxed dim sum restaurant in a Kenner strip mall excels at stacking your table with food and leaving you to enjoy a chill meal.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Steamed dumplings, it should be noted, are also available at Bo Lings in dim sum — the Chinese version of a small plates presentation.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Mekong Palace Restaurant There's a casual rivalry between Mekong Palace and Great Wall for the best (and biggest) dim sum service in the Valley.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
This relaxed dim sum restaurant in a Kenner strip mall excels at stacking your table with food and leaving you to enjoy a chill meal.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Dim sum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dim%20sum. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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