Dating back hundreds of years, dim sum has long been a tradition within the Chinese culture. With a literal translation of "touch the heart", dim sum is a dining experience that also includes the Cantonese ritual of yam cha, or "to drink tea". Enjoyed throughout the day, dim sum includes a variety of bite-sized items that are served on small plates or in authentic bamboo steamer baskets. Dallas is fortunate to have some incredible eateries that offer dim sum. These are a few worth trying:

ROYAL CHINA

A long-standing North Dallas favorite, Royal China has been in business since 1974. Known for its family-style dining, Dallas residents find their way to this treasured restaurant to experience authentic cuisine and a friendly atmosphere. Royal China's extensive menu includes hand-pulled noodles and traditional entrees, but the dim sum is not to be missed with customer favorites such as soup dumplings and beef baozi buns.

HOWARD WANG'S

Located in the Uptown neighborhood, Howard Wang's is self-described as a "China Brasserie". Open since 2011, this modern restaurant offers a spacious dining room and a lively bar area. With a focus on Asian fusion, Howard Wang's has a creative dim sum menu that includes specialties such as Jade Vegetable Dumplings, Calamari Tempura and Canton BBQ Spare Ribs.

FIVE SIXTY

Set on the top of the famed Reunion Tower in Downtown Dallas, Five Sixty is one of the most recognized restaurants in the city. Founded by Wolfgang Puck, this rotating restaurant offers unparalleled views of the city skyline and beyond. A contemporary design and fusion fare make this a go-to for residents and visitors alike. The refined menu has a few dim sum favorites that include crispy shrimp and lobster spring rolls, wagyu brisket bao buns and pork belly pot stickers.

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