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Dim Sum in Taiwan

From soup dumplings to a full spread of steamed and fried bites

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Taiwan's xiaolongbao culture — led by Din Tai Fung — is world-famous, but Cantonese-style dim sum spots serving har gow and siu mai are common too. The custom is to order several small dishes and share.

What Makes It Special?

How to eat xiaolongbao

Lift it gently onto a spoon, nick the skin to var the soup cool slightly, then eat.

Checklist ordering

Many dim sum spots use a paper checklist where you mark quantities yourself.

Order to share

Pick 1–2 items per person for a proper spread — that's how dim sum is meant to be eaten.

How to Enjoy It

✓Popular Din Tai Fung branches allow remote queuing via an app
✓Xiaolongbao come out piping hot — be careful of burns
✓For checklist-order shops, look up the Chinese menu names beforehand
✓Brunch through lunch is the busiest window

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