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Best Thing I Ever Ate? Dim Sum in Happy Gathering, a Small Chinese Corner of Wales
Heaven is a round table in a favourite Cardiff restaurant, and dainty dim sum tucked inside bamboo baskets
TL;DR
- Dim sum is celebrated as a versatile dining experience, allowing for sampling multiple dishes instead of a single choice.
- The author's childhood was marked by regular family gatherings for dim sum at Happy Gathering, a significant restaurant in Cardiff's Chinese community.
- Dim sum is more than food; it represents family, culture, heritage, and a shared experience that brings people together.
- The meaning of "dim sum" is "touch the heart," originating from Tang dynasty tea houses in China.
- The author has a deep personal connection to dim sum, evidenced by her tattoos and appreciation for its textures and traditions.