After various delicious food festivals, Jehan Numa Palace has now introduced another food fest called Dim Sum for the foodies of the city.
Filled with exciting and authentic cuisines Dim Sum food festival began here from Friday. This has been the inspiration behind the creation by our Chef Hira Singh.
Allow the aroma of meticulously crafted Dim sums tickle the taste buds at Jehan Numa with a wide variety of options for vegetarians and non-vegetarians from the al-a-carte menu.
Notably, Dim Sum (means ‘touch the heart’) was originally not a main meal. Only a snack, and therefore, only meant to touch the heart. It is now a staple of Cantonese dining culture.
This fest not only introduces mouth watering delicacies but also introduces years old tradition which was practiced during ancient times. Dim sum is usually linked with the older tradition from yum cha (tea tasting), which has its roots in travellers on the ancient Silk Road needing a place to rest. Thus teahouses were established along the roadside. People discovered that tea can aid in digestion, so teahouse owners began adding various snacks.
Moreover, the unique culinary art dim sum originated with the Cantonese in southern China, who over the centuries transformed yum cha from a relaxing respite to a loud and happy dining experience. In Hong Kong, and in most cities and towns in Guangdong province, many restaurants start serving dim sum as early as five in the morning.
It is a tradition for the elderly to gather to eat dim sum after morning exercises. For many in southern China, yum cha is treated as a weekend family day.