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An abundant Cantonese dim sum spread arranged on a round wooden table, featuring bamboo steamers filled with assorted dumplings and shumai, alongside white plates of seaweed salad, sesame-coated rolls, and traditional desserts like jelly squares and layered sponge cakes—showcasing the rich diversity of dim sum beyond har gow and siu mai in an elegant, communal dining setting.

The Complete Guide to Authentic Cantonese Dim Sum: Beyond Har Gow and Siu Mai

October 7, 2025

If you think eating dim sum is all about har gow and siu mai, think again. Authentic Cantonese dim sum is a dazzling showcase of Chinese culture, filled with an array of flavors, textures, and traditions that run much deeper than the classics. For both seasoned aficionados and first-time food explorers, venturing beyond the familiar…

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Vibrant Gujarati thali served on a rustic wooden table, featuring an array of plant-based dishes in gleaming metal bowls—creamy lentil dal, spiced potato curry, okra stir-fry, paneer in tomato gravy, eggplant masala, and fragrant white rice topped with coriander. Accompanied by chapati, papad, raita, pickles, and gulab jamun, this traditional Western Indian feast celebrates balance, flavor, and cultural richness in every bite.

Gujarati Thali Guide: Western India’s Plant-Based Feast

October 2, 2025

Imagine a large, gleaming steel plate arriving at your table, a vibrant constellation of small bowls each filled with colourful and fragrant preparations. In the centre, fluffy plain rice sits next to a pile of wafer-thin, ghee-brushed Indian bread. This isn’t just an Indian meal; it’s a traditional Gujarati thali, an immersive culinary journey through…

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