Dim Sum
 

I'm seriously thinking of going to Orlando Sunday morning. Is there anyone out there who craves Dim Sum like me and the Wifeling? I asked the neighbors if they want to go, but no answer yet. I'm just looking for like minded friends.

If you have to ask, then you don't miss it, but mayhaps you'd like to try it. If you want to go along, send me a PM.

Indicate precisely what you mean to say;
Yours sincerely:mmmm:

Where do you get dim sum? Had it in San Francisco once where they bring carts around to your table and you select little dishes. Also went to a place in New York City that advertised dim sum but it was more like a Chinese restaurant..

Wendy, us & another couple were in SF in the early 80's. Probably went to the same or very similar restaurant. ALL the food was served off carts on about a 5 inch plate. We had no idea what we were doing and it seemed most of the servers could not speak much english. They just kept coming by the table and we kept taking plates. At the end, they counted the plates; we were charged per plate; it was the cheapest meal we ate on that vacation & the most fun. Very memorable experience.

Now, on to the subject at hand - there is a Chinese restaurant on I-drive in Orland that advertiese dim sum but as you said just a menu order item.

I'd be curious too if there is one like the SF experience....

There are many Dim Sum restaurants in SF and the Bay Area.

Many serve the food in small weaved bamboo baskets. Each basket of food costs around $2 and has two or three servings of the item in that basket. A typical lunch is about 4 or 5 baskets, a bowl of rice and tea. We used to go to a place in the Sunset District (West side on Ocean Beach) that we called McDimSum.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunset_..._San_Francisco


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Chuck, I think I know the one you're talking about in the Sunset. My best friend's mother lives by GGP and we'd frequently stop there after visiting her. My favorite dim sum spot was a hole in the wall on Sacramento Street about two blocks from Chinatown. Incredibly cheap and a truly great adventure. No one spoke English and, since I'm severely allergic to shellfish, it was a challenge to figure out what was in an item before biting into it. I'd usually have to take something I knew while whoever I was with would eat what I wanted to make sure it was safe. The good part was that if it was something yucky, my friends' faces would let me know I didn't want that item even if safe. rofl

Dim sum can be ordered and then delivered quickly in succession (not all at once) or served by carts. Personally, I prefer the cart method.

I much prefer the cart method. Just doubt if that is available around here. Would like to know!

dim sum carts
 

Most places that we've been to have a "hybrid" system. You can order off a menu...when you know what you want. There are carts rolling around as well, but you never know if a particular cart will have things you want. We often order some of our favorite things from the menu, while we wait for carts to bring more options.
I'm pretty sure it was this way when last we visited Orlando. The place we went to a couple times was just a couple blocks off Colonial. :mmmm:
Ming Bistro
1212 Woodward St # 6, Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 898-9672 ‎

Dim Sum
 

That's short notice for this forum but I know of two:
Eastern Pearl in Altamonte Springs and
The Ming Court on I-drive in Orlando.

Been to both and they are very good.
I think both are listed on the Gourmet Club's website.

Skip

I agree with Skip: Ming Court we just had food from there about 3 weeks ago. When ever we get to Orlando it is one of our favorites and has been for about 6 years. It is right on International drive near the Convention Center. You can also see their menu on their web site.

Is dim sum mean they are not to bright ,

Sounds like there might be " SUM TING WONG"

Orlando is not known for its Chinese food but has a great area called little Vietnam. As a former Orlando resident (30 years) and a foodie I can recommend the restaurant Little Saigon. You can find its web site here:Vietnamese Restaurants, Freshest Vegetables, Top 50 Restaurants, Little Saigon Restaurant, Orlando, FL This gives you the location of Little Vietnam as well. Dinner for two with tax and tip should cost no more than $25. It's a good place to go to hold down the cost of the trip. White Wolf Cafe is another inexpensive but very good place to go.

Went into that restaurant and the lighting was just to bright so I asked if they could Dim Sum.