A Cantonese cuisine tradition featuring small plates of dumplings, buns, and other bite-sized dishes typically served with tea. It's traditionally eaten as a brunch meal with family or friends in a communal setting.
From Cantonese meaning 'touch the heart,' derived from the phrase 'dim sum' literally translating to 'little bit of heart.' The tradition began in teahouses along the Silk Road over 1,000 years ago.
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