Guangdong Breakfast — Yum Cha
Dim sum breakfast is a cultural institution in Cantonese life. Families gather at teahouses to enjoy har gow, siu mai, char siu bao, rice noodle rolls, and egg tarts with tea.
Classic Yum Cha Dishes
Yum Cha (饮茶, "drink tea") is the Cantonese tradition of enjoying dim sum with tea. Every morning, teahouses across Guangdong fill with families sharing bamboo steamers of har gow, siu mai, steamed spare ribs, phoenix claws, wonton noodles, liu sha bao, congee with youtiao, beef chow fun, cheung fun, and char siu bao. The ritual is as much about social connection as it is about food.
Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings)
Siu Mai (Pork & Shrimp Dumplings)
Steamed Spare Ribs with Black Bean Sauce
Phoenix Claws (Steamed Chicken Feet)
Wonton Noodles
Liu Sha Bao (Salted Egg Yolk Custard Buns)
Congee with Youtiao (Fried Dough Sticks)
Beef Chow Fun (Stir-fried Rice Noodles)
Cheung Fun (Rice Noodle Rolls)
Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork Buns)
Dim Sum Demonstration Videos
Watch the artistry behind each classic dim sum dish — from the delicate pleating of har gow to the fluffy perfection of char siu bao.
Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings)
Delicate translucent dumplings filled with fresh shrimp, a hallmark of Cantonese dim sum craftsmanship.
Siu Mai (Pork Dumplings)
Open-topped dumplings with seasoned pork and shrimp, crowned with a dot of orange roe.
Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork Buns)
Fluffy steamed buns filled with sweet and savory barbecued pork, torn open to reveal the glistening filling.
Cheung Fun (Rice Noodle Rolls)
Silky rice noodle sheets rolled around shrimp or beef, drizzled with sweet soy sauce.
Egg Tarts & Pu-erh Tea
Flaky pastry shells filled with smooth custard, served alongside a steaming cup of pu-erh tea.
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