Yum cha (traditional Chinese: 飲茶; simplified Chinese: 饮茶; pinyin: yǐn chá [6]; Jyutping: jam2 caa4; Cantonese Yale: yám chà; lit. "drink tea"), also known as going for dim sum (Cantonese: 食點心), is the Cantonese tradition of brunch involving Chinese tea and dim sum.

Dec 11, 2019 · Yum cha, literally drinking tea, is very popular in Guangdong, Hong Kong and other Cantonese-speaking areas. It used to last from 5:00 or 6:00 to 11:00. But nowadays, many teahouses serve it all day long and one can go for yum cha any time.

Feb 28, 2019 · Literally meaning ‘drink tea’ in Cantonese, yum cha is as common a meal in Hong Kong as coffee and toast in Western culture, where Chinese tea is enjoyed with dim sum at traditional tea houses.

Dec 8, 2020 · 31 Delicious Yum Cha dishes Explained is a comprehensive list of all time favourite dim sums served on Chinese Yum Cha

Jan 25, 2023 · Gourmet Traveller's guide to the essential dishes to order at yum cha. The Cantonese dining ritual became popularised in Australia in the '70s and yum cha is now ingrained in Australian culture. Here are the best yum cha dishes to order.

Jun 29, 2021 · What is Yum Cha? Literally, “Yum Cha” means “Drink Tea”, in the Chinese dialect of Cantonese, spoken largely in southern China and Hong Kong. In a broader context, “yum cha” refers to a late-morning or early-afternoon meal, eaten with friends and family, which comprises of loads of dumplings, small dishes, light meals and pots of ...

Nov 6, 2019 · In this guide, I am going to introduce a legendary part of Cantonese cuisine and culture that is dim sum, yum cha, and zao cha. Including all the top dim sum dishes you need to be trying, plus their Chinese names and pics for easy ordering at …

May 30, 2023 · Inspired by the bustling noodle shops from Chef Lon’s travels around Asia and time spent in New York City, YumCha is an upbeat and cozy spot for lunch, dinner and happy …

What is Yum Cha? Yum Cha literally translate to ‘drink tea’ in Cantonese Chinese and it means going to a Chinese restaurant to drink tea and eat Dim Sum. Dim Sum (i.e. the food) is usually pushed around in a cart or trolley and you can pick and choose which ever dish that appeals to …