In the valley of little China that we call San Gabriel, Dim Sum King lives among the greats. Hailing from El Monte where shrimp hargow are literally a dime a dozen, you have to make an impression to survive.
I've had a fair amount of SGV dim sum, and I can confirm that the King ranks among the nobles.
They make my favorites, a flavorful Shrimp Hargow with a crystal wrapper that doesn't disintegrate.
Shu Mai are standard, porky and dense.
Taro Cake is rooty-tooty and pleasantly edible. The cake is soft enough to chew and firm enough to enjoy.
Shanghai Pork Soup Dumplings are tender and light, from the same source as all the others.
The Beancurd Roll has a chewy wrapper to contrast the core of sauteed veg.
Steamed Beef Balls are tender and moist, like they've been stewing in savory soup.
Pan Fried Chive Cakes have a paper-thin shrink-wrap peel that adds some al dente to a moist dumpling filling.
Sesame Balls are cracklin' classic with smooth red bean inside.
Standard dim sum, all well-done. I had a significant sampling, and not a single dish disappoints. I haven't tried as much SGV dim sum as I'd like, so I'd go elsewhere next time I have a craving. So although Dim Sum King wouldn't be my first choice, I'd circle back someday and be glad I did.
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