Hailing from the Cantonese region, dim sum translates to “touch the heart,” and indeed, these bite-sized delicacies achieve just that. Updated Jan. 18, 2024 at 6:37 a.m. Jan. 18, 2024 ...

Dim sum translates to “touch the heart,” which speaks to the philosophy that each dish is meant to be slowly savored not just to fill your appetite, but to bring happiness and joy.

For many Chinese Americans, dim sum isn't just a meal. It's a way to build community. The pandemic largely shut down that means of connecting, but dim sum restaurants are once again open to diners.