Regulars say Yue Lai Lao Zhu’s siu mai are softer and twice the size of average siu mai. Photo: Goldthread
Regulars say Yue Lai Lao Zhu’s siu mai are softer and twice the size of average siu mai. Photo: Goldthread

The origins of siu mai: how an iconic dim sum staple came to be

  • Siu mai is a popular street snack in Hong Kong, but its origins can be traced further north to Inner Mongolia
  • Different varieties exist in Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam, as well as many other parts of China

Regulars say Yue Lai Lao Zhu’s siu mai are softer and twice the size of average siu mai. Photo: Goldthread
Regulars say Yue Lai Lao Zhu’s siu mai are softer and twice the size of average siu mai. Photo: Goldthread
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