Dim sum

1.) The above picture is a several of steaming hot and colorful dim sum (also known as Dian Xin (heart’s delight) or Yum Cha (drinking tea), from Chinese Cuisine. Dim sum has as many as 150 items on a single menu and about 2,000 items in the entire range; it could be fried, steamed or baked (1. Guide to Dim Sum by Hong Kong Tourism Board website). Dim sum is a prevalent and comfort food in any Chinese country. Depending how dim sum is presented to customers and consumers, they can be classified as

Beat Reporting, JR 202-05 Joseph Pereira 16 September 2014 Paifangs, Hóngbāos, and Dim Sum My mother immigrated to Los Angeles from Taiwan when she was seventeen years old. Her parents emigrated from China to Taiwan for a better life before she was born. Even though I’m only half-Chinese…and a Chinese-American at that, Chinatown and Chinese culture are very much a part of my life. Eating Dim Sum- (a Cantonese specialty prepared in small portions carried over in small steamed baskets)— was

History/ Background Chinese is one of the oldest cultures in the world. The Xia dynasty is known as the first to rule the entire China in 2070 BC. Therefore, along with the time, there have been many changes in the history of Chinese cuisine. Dim Sum is related with the term “yum cha”, which means “to drink tea”. This is started at around hundreds years ago, in Canton (Guangdong Province), when the travellers on the ancient Silk Road took some rest in the middle of their journey, and they usually

Din Tai Fung is one of the successful cases of a F&B Establishment in Singapore. Various information such as the background of the organisation, brand, menu, estimated income and cost, marketing efforts will be furthered discuss in this report from a potential investor point of view. 1.1. Historical Background Yang Bingyi was the founding father of Din Tai Fung, who was born in late 1920s in China’s Shanxi Province. He migrated to Taiwan as a young gentleman with hope of looking for better prospects

1. Introduction What is bilingualism? It is very difficult yet problematic to define bilingualism because many people with different bilingual characteristics might be classified as bilingual (National Association for Language Development in the Curriculum, 2011). What we can simply clarify is that bilingualism is the ability to use two languages. As we all know, Hong Kong, a modern city of the world, is a well-known bilingual city based on historical, economic, political and social factors. And

My first overseas trip was Summer, 1985. It was an amazing and fascinating trip, which I will never forget. My mom and grandma decided I was old enough to know about my heritage and background, so they announced am going to Hong Kong and stayed one week in San Francisco to visit my cousins. Staying one week in San Francisco was pleasant I can visit my cousins, but at that time going Hong Kong was my priority. We took a night flight and stayed couple hours in the Taiwan airport to transfer another

Last week, my friends and I went to the Dim Sum Chinese restaurant to enjoy the delicious Chinese meal. The Chinese restaurant has a different decorations with the other different culture restaurant. The restaurant looked very Chinese style when we first walked in because they decorate by red fabric with dragon on it, and many other things. We order many small tiny plate because in each plate they only give you three or four pieces of that thing. So, I have to choose the best two dishes to represent

1. Duddell’s A trendy restaurant on Duddell Street, Duddell’s has been a food haven for anyone who delights in art and good food. The restaurant features many art pieces and its interior furnishings give off an artistic ambience. Duddell’s authentic Cantonese dishes could also be enjoyed anywhere within the establishment, may it be inside the dining room, the cozy salon and library upstairs, or head up to the garden terrace to enjoy the sun. Image Source: https://www.scmp.com/sites/defa

Delight in Dim Sum at Miami's Top Chinese Restaurants Just because Miami isn’t known for its Chinese food doesn’t mean you can’t find it. After all, this bustling city is a foodie haven, boasting some of the top restaurants in the United States. To make your quest for dumplings, chow mein, egg drop soup, and General Tso’s chicken a little easier, we scoured Miami for the best Chinese restaurants. The only choice you need to make is whether to order take-out or dine in. Here are the top spots to

The What Street? Mom grips my wrist with her clammy hand, sweat running down her forehead from the hot, early September Saturday. She drags seven year-old me along the street before turning a corner, ignoring my wails and protest. I don’t want to go to Chinese School. What’s the point of it anyways? My friends tell me they watch television over the weekend. But sadly, my schedules are packed with academics every day. Mom’s other hand holds my sister’s, only five years-old and too young to realize