dim sum, collective term for a broad assortment of hors d’oeuvres of probable Cantonese origin, now a staple of Chinese restaurants around the world. In Cantonese cuisine, dim sum are snacklike foods traditionally served for breakfast and lunch in restaurants., Dim Sum is a traditional delicacy enjoyed by millions of people around the world. These delicious snacks, which can be sweet or savory, steamed or fried, are usually enjoyed with tea. Although closely related to Cantonese cuisine, Dim Sum has a more complex origin, evolving over hundreds of years., What is Dim Sum ( 點心)? Dim Sum is a style of southern Chinese cuisine from the Guangdong province where dishes consist of small individual portions of food typically served in small steamer baskets or small plates., Dim sum is a Chinese meal of small plates best enjoyed with tea in the company of family and friends. Though dim sum can be found in many forms and in all regions of China, the cuisine is most closely associated with the teahouse culture of Hong Kong and Guangdong Province., The most widely recognized and popular form of dim sum is Cantonese dim sum, which originates from the Guangdong province in southern China, particularly from cities like Guangzhou (Canton). Cantonese cuisine is known for its emphasis on freshness, lightness, and balance of flavors, and dim sum follows these principles perfectly., Dim sum is a variety of bite-sized food that is usually served with tea. It can range from savory dumplings, buns, and noodle rolls to sweet puddings and tarts. The term dim sum translates to touch the heart , and according to legend, it was invented many centuries ago by cooks of the Royal Court in order to touch the heart of Chinese emperors .