Shrimp dumplings formed into swans. Green tea balls stuffed with black sesame paste. For Janet Yu, there can never be too many kinds of dim sum, Cantonese for "heart's delight." On weekends at her ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. There’s no wrong way to eat dim sum. But the right way involves a group, and ordering as much as possible.

Ordering dim sum for the first time can be an exhilarating — and overwhelming — experience. Some larger restaurants like Yank Sing, a popular dim sum hot spot in San Francisco, offer over 100 rotating ...