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Order Dim Sum in Cantonese

Going for yum cha is the classic Hong Kong experience, and dim sum dishes are easiest to order in Cantonese. Learn how to say har gow, siu mai, and BBQ pork buns the way locals do — with pronunciation audio and Jyutping for every dish.

haaˉ¹蝦gaauˊ²餃
shrimp dumplings, prawn dumplings -- a very popular dim sum (點心) dish
siuˉ¹燒maaiˊ²賣
Also known as siu mai / shumai
caaˉ¹叉siuˉ¹燒baauˉ¹包
roast pork buns -- baked or steamed buns filled with roast pork; often available as a dim sum (點心) dish or at Chinese bakeries.
coengˊ²腸fanˊ²粉
ricesheet roll; rice noodle roll; Cheung Fun noodles. Also called gyun fan 捲粉.
daanˍ₆蛋taatˉ¹撻
雞蛋餡烘餅

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