DIM SUM. I’d given up on finding something decent in the South Bay but this will do.
The carts cover a lot of ground in this multi-sectional space, but we never had to do without, and there was always someone asking about something so it seems like they’ve got a pretty good groove.
We're seated quickly, and it looks like they have all my favorites. The Shrimp Rice Noodles are the first to arrive. The rice noodle is chewy, and the shrimp are fresh enough.
The Shrimp Hargow fall apart, but the filling is a generous shrimp-ball. The Shrimp and Pork Shumai are juicy, and the Shrimp and Scallop Dumplings aren't bad - I've had these done well maybe once, and these are okay.
The Turnip Cake does have some chunks, and though it's hardly Tim Ho Wan, these are better than edible.
The Beef Tripe is terrible. Too much pepper and no other flavors to speak of, and they make it rubbery and dry. The Tofu Skin Rolls are some of the better ones I've had, with a chewy wrapper and a nice mix of veggies inside.
The Pineapple Buns are filled with egg custard, and they do the crust just right. A good note to end on, though I wish I still had room for sesame balls.
It's not the best, but it'll do. Prices are reasonable and quality is overall quite good. Everything tastes freshly made, and tripe aside, it really hits the spot if you have the craving. There are a few other places nearby to try, but I'd rather go here on a weekend than Lomita.
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