Har Gow
Thin wheat-starch wrapper showing whole shrimp
Hong Kong Dim Sum
Tea and a few baskets of dim sum — the unhurried Cantonese way to spend a morning.
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Yum Cha
Tea, Dim Sum and a Long, Leisurely Morning
“Yum cha” is a way of life in Guangdong and Hong Kong: meet family and friends, brew a pot of tea, order a few baskets of dim sum, and talk about everything under the sun.
Royal Queen’s dim sum is wrapped and steamed fresh every day. Carts loaded with steaming baskets make their way between the tables — just pick what catches your eye. If your favorite hasn’t come by, order it from your server and the kitchen will steam it right away.
- Carts and à la carte ordering, hot dim sum straight from the steamer
- Perfect for tea with elders, family gatherings and weekend brunch
- Large round tables available, comfortable for multi-generation families
Dim Sum Selection
Classic Dim Sum
Here are the dim sum we commonly serve; the day’s carts and dim sum menu determine what is available.
Crystal Vegetable Dumplings
Glossy, soft and refreshingly light
Piggy Custard Buns
Adorable shape, a favorite with kids
Pumpkin Buns
Golden, fluffy and gently sweet
Steamed Milk Buns
Snow-white, soft and milky sweet
Siu Mai · Spare Ribs · Char Siu Bao
The three classics of every dim sum table
Dim Sum Sampler
Taste a range of signature steamed dim sum at once
Dim Sum Carts
See a basket you like? Take it
Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll
Freshly steamed rice sheets, thin and silky
Signature Rice Noodle Roll
Generous filling, rich savory sauce
Cantonese Congee
Velvety rice porridge, fresh and comforting
A Full Dim Sum Table
Mix and match rice rolls, buns and small plates
Flaky Egg Tarts
Layer upon layer of pastry, silky custard
Golden Pastries
Crisp outside, soft inside, lightly sweet and savory
Crispy Spring Rolls
Golden and crunchy, served piping hot
Pan-Fried Cakes
Seared golden on both sides
Sesame Balls
Crisp outside, chewy inside — a symbol of togetherness
Matcha Rolls
Light green-tea aroma that melts in your mouth
Cart Cakes
Turnip cake, Malay sponge cake and seasonal treats
A Pot of Good Tea
Pu-erh, jasmine, Tieguanyin and Shou Mei
Our dim sum selection changes with the seasons and the day’s ingredients, and some items may sell out. To reserve particular dim sum for a large table or for elders, please call ahead and let us know.
Dim Sum 101
First Time at Dim Sum? Here’s How It Works
Dim sum is made for groups: everyone orders a little of everything and shares. Here are a few tips for your first visit.
- Order 3–4 baskets per person to start — you can always add more
- Pick from the carts as they pass, or order anything from your server
- Tea comes first; leave the teapot lid ajar when you’d like a refill
- Tap two fingers on the table to say “thank you” when someone pours your tea
- Start with the classics: har gow, siu mai, rice noodle rolls, char siu bao and egg tarts
- Weekends get busy — come early or call ahead for larger groups
Watch
See Dim Sum at Royal Queen
Steaming bamboo baskets, pastries fresh from the oven, congee ladled bowl by bowl — better to see it than read about it.
Dim Sum Tips
- Weekend and holiday mornings are busiest — we recommend calling ahead to reserve
- Leave the teapot lid ajar and a server will come to refill it with hot water
- When someone pours tea for you, tap the table twice with your fingers to say thanks
Bring the Family for Dim Sum
For large tables and weekend dim sum, we recommend reserving ahead.
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