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The Crystal Dumpling

  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 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

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,...

Yi Sang Flying High

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

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...

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