EVENT | Yum Cha TO (dim sum festival)

Hopefully you've all been introduced to the wonderful world of Cantonese cuisine. Yum Cha (which means to 'drink tea') is a weekly Sunday ritual for many. Essentially, it's a mid-morning meal that consists of shareable dishes.

Traditionally, these dishes are pushed around the restaurant in steam-heated carts where you simply point at the dishes you want. Seldom will you find cart-style service in Toronto anymore and instead you're given a menu sheet which you order from.

Spotlight City Events is hosting a "Yum Cha Dim Sum Fest" on Saturday, February 21st, 2015! Traditional dim sum dishes will be given a modern Toronto twist and this event will be a great way to explore the offerings of this city.

YumCha 2015 Vendors: Momofuku Noodle Bar, County Cocktail, East Thirty Six, 416 Snack Bar, Loka Snacks, Rolling Pin TO, Thoroughbred, Babi & Co., FeasTO, Buster Rhino's BBQ Toronto, Big E's Grinds, Come and Get It


More info for Yum Cha Dim Sum Fest:
https://www.uniiverse.com/events/yum-cha-2015-tickets-toronto-MV0CK

Last year I had the chance to 'feed my phone'. Hearing about a dim sum festival in Toronto, I knew I had to buy tickets right away to attend. The past two dim sum fests sold-out...this is a warning to you! Overall it was an enjoyable time as I indulged on a variety of delectable eats.

Check out the featured vendors from 2014:

Globe Bistro: @GlobeHo

1. Ontario elk and ginger gyoza

2. Duck confit green onion pancake 

3. Northern Woods Mushroom siu mai.

Linda Modern Thai: @LindaModernThai

Chicken lemon grass siu mai, prawn and stick rice roll, and pandan custard with dulce de leche.

Babi & Co: @babiandco

Babi on a Bun | Braised pork belly on a fried Chinese bun w/ pickled cucumbers and sambal mayo.

Babi & Co: @babiandco

Murtabak Telor | Green onion, chives and egg pancake w/ Indo style salsa

FeasTO: @FeasTOronto

Pho Dumplings | beef, pho spices, noodles and bean sprouts

Momofuku Daishō: @momofuku

Pork Ribs | fish sauce, caramel, Thai basil and crispy shallots

Hot Bunzz Street Cuisine: @hotbunzzTO

The Emperor's Breakfast | BBQ & roasted pork fried bun topped w/ sunnyside up quail egg, green onion and sweet soy