Dean Sin World - Dim Sum, Dumplings, and a Dating Epiphany

I drove all the way to Monterey Park. In the rain. Too early on a Sunday morning.

For dim sum.

And I finally realized, if you want something good, you might have to go to a lot of trouble.

Dumpling.

(And dating.)

But it'll be worth it.

Mushrooms Bamboo and Peanuts

Pan Fried Dumplings

Noodles with Black Bean and Pork Sauce

Xiao Long Bao

You can also buy a bag of frozen xiao long bao to steam at home.

Black Vinegar

I thought it was soy sauce. Even though my Mother-in-Law-in-Law serves black vinegar all the time.

Xiao Long Bao

Shrimp Wonton Soup

Wonton

Bao in the Back Room

Sesame Cakes on the Menu

If only dating were as easy as just placing an order.

Lotus, Red Bean, and Date Sesame Cakes

Date Sesame Cake

"Date!" says a me.

Tray of Sesame Cakes

Dean Sin World - "Crab Shell"

Or in other words, don't judge a dumpling by its cover, or a date by its lover.

Dim sum with friends, Sunday January 17, 2010.