Top 6 Items You Must Order At This Amazing Dim Sum Parlor In New York City

 As catchy as the name itself, Awesum Dimsum in New York City's Gramercy neighborhood serves delicious steamed, fried, and baked dim sum in a modern, airy ambiance.

Opened to the public in 2020 during the height of the pandemic, Awesum Dimsum, which boasts two locations in New York City, serves a variety of mouthwatering dim sum like fan-favorites Har Gow and Siu Mai and unique items like Purple Yam Lava Puff and Taro Crystal Bun. Here are some of the top items you must order.

AweSum Sampler

If you are like me and can't decide among all the options, then the AweSum Sampler is the perfect option for you. Great for a solo diner, the Sampler includes Sticky Rice Wrap in lotus leaf with pork, scallops, salted egg yolk, mushroom, dried shrimp, quail egg, Chinese sausage, and chicken, BBQ Pork Bun filled with roasted pork, Special Chicken Siu Mai topped with goji berry, Har Gow with big piece of shrimp and bamboo shoot, and Crispy Shrimp Roll that has perfectly crispy exterior.

AweSum Dumpling Platter

If you want a sampling of Awesum Dimsum's signature items, then embark on the ultimate journey of steamed dim sum with this item. The platter includes Har Gow, Special Chicken Siu Mai, traditional Siu Mai with pork, shrimp, and mushroom, Watercress Dumpling with shrimp and squid, House Dumpling with chives, squid ,and shrimp, Vegetarian Dumpling with water chestnut, bamboo shoots, carrots, and enoki mushrooms, juicy Soup Dumpling with pork, and the brand new Taro Crystal Bun with carrot, celery, taro, and water chestnut.

Beef Short Ribs and Steamed Rice Combo

This combo features two bestsellers like tender Beef Short Ribs in pepper sauce on top of steamed white rice and two deep-fried Spring Rolls with a melange of vegetables, including carrot, water chestnut, enoki mushroom, and bamboo shoot.

Fried Rice Dumpling

One of my all time favorites is the Fried Rice Dumpling. Made with glutinous flour, these dumplings have chewy and crispy skin. They are stuffed with pork, radish, chicken, dry shrimp, and mushroom.

Steamed Rice Roll

Wide and flat steamed rice noodles are rolled and stuffed with different proteins like shrimp, BBQ pork, and beef in this delicate and delicious dim sum. Make sure to drizzle soy sauce for additional flavor.

Purple Yam Lava Puff

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For dessert, you must try the Purple Yam Lava Puff. These delicious explosions in your mouth are made with purple yam and filled with generous amount of sweet egg custard that oozes as you split open the crispy puffs.