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How to Eat Dim Sum: Must-Try Dishes

No two dim sum spots are exactly alike, but you're likely to find many of these tasty dishes on the carts.

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Navigating the Menu

Heading out for dim sum? Menus can vary widely from restaurant to restaurant, but here are some classics you'll want to order if they're offered.

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A fried-dough pastry wrapped in a rice noodle

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A plate of pan-fried turnip cake served with soy sauce

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Chinese broccoli with slender, bright-green stalks ending in slightly darker leafy greens, stir-fried and coated with soy sauce