Shenzhen Crossing: A Delicious Dim Sum Stop at Dian Dou De
When the holidays roll around, a trip to the mainland for a culinary adventure is always on the cards. This time, our first stop after crossing into Shenzhen was for a delightful dim sum experience at Dian Dou De.
Located conveniently close to the Shenzhen Luohu Port, just a 10-minute drive away, Dian Dou De is an absolute must-visit. As a renowned Guangzhou time-honored brand, Dian Dou De boasts nearly 100 directly managed branches across the Greater Bay Area. They are dedicated to preserving intangible heritage dim sum culture, introducing 100 fresh dim sum varieties every month.
Recommended Dim Sum Delights
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Grand Lobster Dumpling
The shrimp meat is sweet and fresh, with a firm and springy texture. The shrimp is pounded into a paste and filled with scallops. Complemented by sweet Yunnan zucchini, jellyfish, and carrots for enhanced freshness, each dumpling offers six layers of deliciousness.
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Colorful Tomato Burst
Sweet, rich, and with a crisp, tender texture. Each bite bursts with juice, making it a refreshing and appetizing choice for summer.
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Honey Glazed BBQ Pork Buns
Soft and bouncy with a slightly sweet BBQ pork filling. This is one of the four classic dim sum staples.
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Golden Red Rice Rolls
The red rice flour sheet is infused with crispy dough fritters and shrimp. The outer layer is soft and glutinous, the dough fritters are crunchy, and the shrimp is springy, offering a triple texture sensation!
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Signature Siu Mai
A filling made from a mixture of lean and fatty pork cubes. It's juicy and rich with a fragrant oily aroma. The pork juices ooze out with every bite.
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Flaky Egg Tart
Layers of wonderfully flaky pastry with a hot, rich, and wobbly custard filling.
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Signature Crispy Dough Fritters
Large, golden-fried dough sticks. They are incredibly fluffy and delightfully crispy.
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Authentic Pineapple Bun
Packed with an incredibly rich filling! The pineapple filling is sweet, and the outer crust is crispy. From June 1st to June 30th, present your Hong Kong or Macau Home Return Permit at any Dian Dou De branch in Shenzhen to receive a complimentary Authentic Pineapple Bun. You absolutely have to try this!
Dian Dou De
Address: iN City Plaza Store, 2nd Floor, iN City Plaza, 1095 Shennan Middle Road, Shenzhen (310m walk from Exit F of Science Museum Station, Metro Line 6).
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