The Crystal Dumpling
Har Gow 虾饺, those plump purses full of chopped shrimp, often called the queen of dumplings, are one of the ‘Four Heavenly Kings’ of dim sum, along with Siu Mai 燒賣 (pork...
Siu Mai 燒賣
Siu mai is more than a dim sum classic—it is a small, golden parcel of comfort, craft, and Cantonese culinary heritage. Instantly recognisable by its open-topped form and pleated wrapper, siu mai...
The Way of the Dumpling
“If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.”
Lao Tzu
A Little Touch on the Heart
After queuing out on the sidewalk for an age,...
Bright and Clear Skies
As someone who has used Phnom Penh’s airport to depart and return every couple of weeks for most of the last twenty years, I was as pleased and proud as any...
Champagne & Dim Sum
Billecart Salmon et Zhan Liang
On Saturday, the 9th of December 2023, the stars aligned, and harmony filled the universe when local wine company The Warehouse decided to host a...