You already know chinese food and I’m sure you’re even a fan of illegal restaurants, but have you tried Dim Sum?
In Lisbon there are some good places to try this delicacy and we’re going to tell you where they are. But first let’s find out a little more about this type of food and its origins.
What is Dim Sum?
Dim Sum is part of traditional Chinese cuisine and consists of a variety of dishes that are usually served with tea.
These little treats are enjoyed at the first meal of the day or to lunches – we confess that we like them at any time of the day – but the truth is that they have their roots in the teahouses of Guangzhou, where they served as a small snack for travelers on the Silk Road.
Nowadays, they are tasted at any time of the day, especially in brunches.
Dim Sum remind us of eating Spanish tapas, because of the individual portions and the idea of sharing and snacking on a bit of everything.
In practice, Dim Sum is steamed food, and there are endless combinations. The small dumplings are the most famous.
Let’s take a look at some of the places where you can try these little hot cakes.
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Cantonese Restaurant
This restaurant has room for many people and all kinds of wallets. It’s ideal for group dinners, where all your friends will fit.
With very affordable prices, Dim Sum has been conquering the bellies of locals and Lisboners alike.
From its huge menu, where everything is delicious, we suggest you try the prawn dumplings with Chinese cabbage, the steamed scallops with garlic and the Vietnamese crepes.
Address: Rua Coro de Santo Amaro de Oeiras 8D
Hours: every day from noon to 3pm and from 6.30pm to 11pm
Aura Dim Sum
More modern and up-to-date, the Aura restaurant has a menu of this delicacy with a wide variety of options, around 20.
This is a real dumplinghouse, prepared to offer all diners the most intense flavors asia, where small plates are the main stars.
We only have one thing to say: it only opens for dinners, but from 18:30.
Address: Rua das Escolas Gerais 88A (Alfama)
Opening hours: every day from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m
Macau Dim Sum
Address: Rua Dom João V 31B
Opening hours: every day from noon to 3 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m
Madam Bo Dumpling
Address: Rua da Escola Politécnica 159
Opening hours: every day from noon to 10:30 p.m
Dim Sum Park
Address: Alameda Roentgen 7E
Hours: every day from noon to 3pm and from 7pm to 11.30pm