This is my 20 months of residency here in the Heritage Downtown Walnut Creek. There are three Dim Sum places nearby that I have been to. I love Dim Sum, so the first time I have a chance to get out I dined at Dim Sum Places. These are the three that I have been to:
1. Creek House at Parkside - Have been there 5 times during the last 20 months
https://www.creekhousedimsum.com/_files/ugd/055480_29a73c5ffb104517bb24f800e8f182eb.pdf
2. East Ocean Seafood at Ignacio Valley Rd- Have been there 3 times during the last 6 months
https://www.creekhousedimsum.com/_files/ugd/055480_29a73c5ffb104517bb24f800e8f182eb.pdfhttps://www.creekhousedimsum.com/_files/ugd/055480_29a73c5ffb104517bb24f800e8f182eb.pdf
3. Dumpling Hours at North Main ( Downtown)- My first time the other day with Ditas and Carenna
https://www.yelp.com/biz/dumpling-hours-walnut-creek
The above three places are great for Dim Sum. Each restaurant has different vibes and slightly varied menu. My favorite dishes are the soup dumplings, pork buns, hot and sour soup and Fish with Black Bean Sauce. I am attaching the websites and reviews of the three Dim Sum Places. If you have been to any of these places let me know what you think of their Dim Sum offerings.
At the Dumpling Hour: During Carenna and Ditas visit ( Dec27), I ordered their Scallion/Ginger Noodles, Soup Dumplings💚, Siomai and the Hot and Sour Soup, and the Flower Tea for Drink. It was excellent.
At the Creek House Last Week: On My Birthday ( Dec 20), Dodie, Ruth and I ordered their shrimp Siar Gao, egg rolls, hot and sour soup, pork spare ribs with black bean sauce, pork buns, sesame balls and egg custard. It was delicious.
At East Ocean: Two Months Ago: Dinah and I ordered: soup pork dumplings, noodles, won ton soup, Sui mai and Shrimp/Crab Dumplings and Barbecue Pork Buns. It was yummy!
I have never been disappointed with the Food I have tasted in the above 3 restaurants. You can also order on line.
Meanwhile, The word dim sum comes from the Cantonese tim sam, "appetizer," or literally, "touch the heart." Definitions of dim sum( noun. traditional Chinese cuisine); a variety of foods (including several kinds of steamed or fried dumplings) that are served successively in small portions.
Finally, Here's the list of other (# 4-9) Dim Sum Places in the Walnut Creek Area. I have been also to Dumpling Time in San Ramon #9 (below). Their offerings are also delicious.
“but surely won't be the last. Overall it is easily one of the best Dim Sumplaces I've been to...” more
“Food is excellent, staff is really kind. Best dim sum, despite it being a small selection.” more
“Not the best dim sum but a nice complement to the Chang Fen and Congee.” more
“My bf and I love getting dim sum, especially when they have the egg yolk buns for dessert on the...” more
“Love this place, great dim sum and the food is made as you are ordering.” more
But my best Dim Sum Experience the last 18 months was when Grand Daughter Alix-Katague-Quinn and new husband, Brendan Quinn treated me for Dim Sum during my last year's birthday at the HongKong Lounge Bistro near their apartment in Fremont St, San Francisco, Ca.
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