Kum Koon Garden -- Dim Sum Mania!

A cart load of goodness!

Dim sum is definitely a "the more the merrier" situation. The folks at Kum Koon Garden, (257 King St., (204) 943-4655) http://www.kumkoongarden.com/  are ready and able to accommodate any size group you can muster.
Dim sum is the ultimate fast food if you are in a hurry, you sit down and a cart will roll by your table almost immediately. You can also take your time and wait for fresh steaming varieties of your favourite dishes to appear.
Dumplings of many varieties are a staple of the dim sum menu. Most are a variation of pork or shrimp, mixed together, on their own or with other ingredients like crunchy peanuts or sensuous steamed scallions.

A variety of dumplings

Other common items include sticky rice, glutinous rice stuffed with a combination of ground pork, shiitake mushroom and five spice, wrapped in a banana leaf and steamed. The result is a very delicious earthy tasting bundle just begging for hot sauce. Pork spare ribs with fermented black beans are another dim sum favourite. Tender and juicy, the subtle saltiness of the beans makes this dish a hot commodity on the rolling cart.

Mmmmm. . . spare ribs!

The selections are far too numerous to mention, but of note are the pineapple buns. Filled with a soft and sweet custard, they are unbelievable when really fresh. Don't skip the pork buns either, steamed or baked, they are a must.
So grab a bunch of your adventurous friends and head on down to Kum Koon Garden to pick a bunch of strange wonderful delights from the cart. sharpen your chopsticks and most importantly, enjoy!