Dim Sum Garden 2019-06-16

Dim Sum Garden 2019-06-16
Chinatown
1020 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-873-0258
http://www.dimsumgardenphilly.com/

For Chinese Small Plates and Soup Dumplings in Chinatown, Dim Sum Garden is one of the top locations to visit.  Always delicious.

Shanghai Pan Fried Pork Soup Dumplings

Scallion Pancake

Pickled Cabbage, Bean Curd Skin, ad Soy Bean

Shanghai Shao Mai

Chicken Ho Fun

Shrimp Dumplings

Shanghai Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings

Joe Shanghai Lunch (Flushing, NY) 2014-07-19

Joe Shanghai Lunch (Flushing, NY) 2014-07-19

Made it up to Joe Shanghai in Flushing for lunch.  Very good value in Flushing, NY with quick service and excellent soup dumplings.  To mix it up, we ordered duck this time and it was pretty decent.  Reminded me a bit of a braised pork shoulder recipe with duck.

Dim Sum Garden 2014-02-08

Dim Sum Garden BYOB
1020 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA
Phone: (215) 873-0258
Web: http://www.dimsumgardenphilly.com/

Dim Sum Garden is BYOB.  This is a fact that I generally forget.  I was reminded of this option by a few friends who really wanted soup dumplings and red wine.  This is what happened:

Wine, BYOB

BYOB at Dim Sum Garden

Shrimp Spring Rolls

Turnip Pastry

Shanghai Shao Mai

Scallion Pancake

Soup Dumplings - Obligatory at Dim Sum Garden

Rice Cake Dish

New Dim Sum Garden (Chinatown Philadelphia, PA)

Dim Sum Garden (Chinatown Philadelphia, PA)
1020 Race St.
Philadelphia, PA
http://dimsumgardenphilly.com/index.html

Dim Sum Garden has opened its second location near Joy Tsin Lau and Hop Sing Laundromat in Chinatown.  This expansion into a second space is quite a nice development.  The upgraded ambiance finally matches the quality of the food.

Sakura (Chinatown, Philadelphia)

Sakura (Chinatown, Philadelphia, PA)
1038 Race St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Neighborhood: Chinatown
(215) 873-8338

Soup dumplings; Sichuan bowl/pot of beef, tofu, fish, and veggies; string beans; and half a cripsy duck were ordered at Sakura in Chinatown for dinner tonight.

The Sichuan dish is a four person serving and is the mah-lah type of spicy.  I would advise asking them to tone it down unless you like the mouth numbing heat extra strong.  Sadly, we had to have our veggies redone as they were too salty but the waitress was more than happy to have the chef refire the dish with a lot less salt.  The beans were fresh and yummy both times just oversalted the first time.  To continue with the oversalted theme, the duck was also a bit oversalted but at least it was edible so we let it slide.

As a side note, I didn't have my DSLR on me so photos in this posting are from my iPhone 5. 

Dim Sum Garden

Dim Sum Garden
59 N 11th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Neighborhood: Market East
(215) 627-0218

Dim Sum Garden has slowly become one of my staples for food in Chinatown.  It doesn't look like much from the outside but appearances can be deceiving.  Located near the Chinatown Bus stop on 11th street next to the Chinatown Wawa, patrons are greeted with fast, prompt service and some of the tastiest dumplings in the area. 

Soup dumplings are their speciality.  There are two types pork and crab and pork.  Both are quite good.  The restaurant hits its sweet spot with a more Shanghainese focus on cusine.  Its "dim sum" is a la carte ordering, it is not like Joy Tsin Lau or Ocean Harbors dim sum with carts and dishes can be ordered at all times of day.

The majority of their dishes are excellent small eats (think tapas style perhaps).  Bring a few friends, share items family smile and leave with a happy belly. 

Crab and Pork Soup Dumplings - Dim Sum Garden

Pork Noodles

Kong Xin Veggies

Cold Sliced Cucumber (pickled)