The Mumbai outpost of Dim Sum Wu totally stole my heart!
As I uttered the words ‘Dim Sum Wu’, my mouth was already salivating – a sweet-savoury zing, as if my love for Asian cuisine was enough to get the taste buds going! And, as it turns out, Dim Sum Wu, a restaurant in Goregaon East, Mumbai, did not disappoint. I had an amazing brunch, one that comprised of Crystal Chicken with Water Chestnut Dim Sums and a delightful Prawns Tom Yum Soup, both lending the perfect balance of flavours that can only be found in authentic oriental cooking.
Dim Sum literally translates to “touching heart”, a Cantonese expression that evokes the spirit of small meals for tea-time. The concept of Dim Sum only evolved in the 10th-century when hungry travellers needed a quick snack to accompany their steaming teacups.
Crystal Chicken with Water Chestnut Dim Sums
The universally accepted meaning of Dim Sum is a wide range of small dishes that make for a delightful breakfast or lunch. The Dim Sum Wu restaurant in Mumbai has a box packaging that looks as beautiful and oriental as the food it holds! Not only attractive, the box also keeps the food fresh and warm – plus, they provide a great selection of Asian sauces to go along!
The Crystal Chicken with Water Chestnut Dim Sums were a sight to behold, with their transparent wrap that showed off the crunchy chestnuts within. Every bite is a delectable combination of succulent chicken and crunchy chestnuts – it’s no wonder I finished six of these exquisite Dim Sums in no time!
Tom Yum Prawns Soup
The next item to tantalise my tastebuds was the fiery Tom Yum Soup. Its tantalising aroma of lemon, herbs and chillies had me hooked from the start and I knew that I was in for a treat.
This piquant prawn soup was a luxurious concoction of tomato puree, lemon, chillies and a medley of oriental spices. Plus, the portions are more than generous – each bowl is loaded with succulent prawns and a selection of exotic vegetables. Without a doubt, Dim Sum Wu Mumbai has won my heart with their impeccable quality, ingenious recipes and mouth-watering flavours. I can’t wait to discover what other delights they have in store.
