Learn Cantonese Through Dim Sum

Master Cantonese pronunciation while exploring delicious dim sum dishes

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Popular Dim Sum Dishes

龍蝦伊麵
lùhng hā yī mihn

lobster yi mein

Lobster served with yi mein is a classic celebratory dish in Chinese retaurants.

茶葉蛋
chàh yihp dáan

tea egg

Tea eggs are boiled then cracked then boiled again or soaked in a mixture of soy sauce, tea, and ...

鴨絲粥
ngaap si jūk

shredded roast duck congee

Congee with shreds of roast duck.

饅頭
màahn tàuh

mantou

Mantou are plain steamed buns with no filling, originating from Northern China and made with whea...

火龍果
fó lùhng gwó

dragonfruit

荔枝冰沙
laih jī bīng sā

lychee slush

Lychee flavored slush.

Why Learn Cantonese Through Dim Sum?

Perfect Pronunciation

Learn both Yale and Jyutping romanization systems.

Cultural Context

Understand the meaning behind each Chinese character and dish name.

Practical Usage

Order confidently at dim sum restaurants with essential phrases.

Essential Dim Sum Phrases

你想食乜嘢呀?

Néih séung sihk māt yéh ā?

What would you like to eat?

我想食...

Ngóh séung sihk...

I would like to eat...

我想要菜單

ngóh séung yiu choi dāan

I'd like a menu.

我食素

Ngóh sihk sou

I'm a vegetarian