Mei Sum Chinese Dim Sum Rstrnt

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In contrast to the sprawling, noisy halls in which dim sum is generally served, Mei Sum is compact and shiny bright. It's open daily, one of the few places that serves dim sum from 8 am all the way to 9 pm. Be ready to guess and point at the color photos of dim sum favorites as not much English is spoken, but the charades pay off when you get your delicate buns and tasty bites. Other menu items...

At this small, casual restaurant in the heart of Honolulu’s Chinatown, the tradition of gathering with friends for dim sum lives. It’s a noisy affair with the clattering of dishes, tea cups and steam rising from hot serving carts that are pushed around by simply clad servers that offer unique delights that are hot, cold, sweet and savory. Arrive early because the most popular selections go...

Although dim sum is usually reserved for Sundays, if you have a craving for dim sum, there is always Mei Sum in Chinatown. It is clean, well lit and the servers are quiet and efficient. If you come for dinner, the dim sum is made to order instead of being served on roaming carts. The menu has pictures and prices so all you need to do is point and order. Pork buns ( manapua in Hawaii), steamed...