People seem to like dim sum, a Chinese food.
By the way, is dim sum small steamed dumplings or small fried dumplings?
What is the English equivalent for dim sum?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dim_sum
There is no equivalent. I’ve only heard people refer to this food as dim sum.
Dim sum refers to a variety of bite-sized Chinese dishes, which can be either steamed, fried, or baked. While there are many different types of dim sum, it does include both steamed and fried dumplings. So, to answer your question, dim sum can include both small steamed dumplings and small fried dumplings.
The phrase "dim sum" itself is Cantonese, which is a dialect of Chinese. In English, the term "dim sum" is commonly used, and it refers to the unique culinary experience of enjoying a variety of small dishes, typically served in bamboo steamers or small plates. Occasionally, you may also hear the term "yum cha" used, which is another way of referring to the act of going out for dim sum.
So, the English equivalent for dim sum is simply "dim sum" or "yum cha."