Dimsum by day, izakaya by night! I enjoyed the dim sum at Shou, and it definitely lives up to their claim of handmade dim sum. It’s a quaint little place that serves dim sum at lunch and transforms into a Japanese izakaya at night.

The signature paofan is freshly made, as it took a while to arrive at the table. It was followed by a sizzling display when the staff added the crispy rice to the rich broth. I really liked their baked BBQ pork buns (叉烧包), nice and fluffy buns with a crispy bottom. Their Hong Kong-style milk tea is also pretty authentic. Thick, not too sweet, and the fragrance of the tea really comes through.

The chili they provide is amazing, with crispy garlic and shrimp bits, if I’m not mistaken. I also enjoyed watching the staff prepare the izakaya dishes behind the counter. ;)

Overall, I highly recommend Shou if you like dim sum!