Joyful Dim Sum Bistro

Har Gow

Translucent shrimp dumplings — the benchmark test for any Cantonese dim sum kitchen; look for thin, slightly chewy wrappers with plump whole shrimp inside

Siu Mai

Open-topped pork and shrimp dumplings topped with roe or carrot, a reliable crowd-pleaser that anchors any dim sum spread

Cheung Fun

Silky steamed rice noodle rolls filled with shrimp, beef, or char siu, draped in sweet soy — a test of kitchen delicacy

Char Siu Bao

Steamed or baked BBQ pork buns — the baked version offers a glossy, pillowy shell over sweet lacquered pork

Lo Bak Go

Pan-fried turnip cake with a crispy exterior and savory, lightly chewy interior — a dim sum staple worth ordering if it appears

Egg Tarts

Flaky pastry shells with a smooth, lightly sweetened egg custard center — the classic dim sum dessert finish