With the pujas just around the corner, people are always on the lookout for food that can satiate their hunger and also taste great. Dimsums fit the bill perfectly. Dim Sum, a proper Cantonese delicacy however made its way to the foodies’ heart for all the right reasons. It is light, tasty and fulfilling.

To give the people in Kolkata a taste of the authentic Dimsums of various provinces of China, brother duo Shiladitya and Debaditya, who are associated with brands like Oudh 1590 & Chapter 2 have opened the first store in their QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) chain Master Dimsum.

Dim Sum has a long forgotten history to its origin, usually linked with the older tradition from yum cha which literally means “drink tea”, which has its roots in travellers on the ancient Silk Route needing a place to rest. Thus, teahouses were established along the roadside. Earlier it was believed that combining tea with food would lead to excessive weight gain however it was later discovered that tea can aid in digestion, so teahouse owners began adding various snacks, later these tea assortments were popularly known as Dim Sums.

Dim means “Touch” and “Sum” means Heart and this is why the Chinese calls the Dimsum “Heart’s Delight”.

Dimsum originated with the Cantonese in Guangzhou (or Canton), who over the centuries transformed yum cha from a relaxing respite to a loud and happy dining experience. In Hong Kong, many restaurants start serving dim sum as early as five in the morning. It is a tradition for the elderly to gather to eat dim sum after morning exercises. For many in southern China, yum cha is treated as a weekend family day. More traditional dim sum restaurants typically serve dim sum until mid-afternoon. However, in modern society, it has become commonplace for restaurants to serve dim sum at dinner time; various dim sum items are even sold as take-out for students and office workers on the go.

For the first time the city will get a chain of outlets showcasing exclusive varieties of Dimsums.

Master Dimsum, aims to cater the authentic Chinese palate to the food lovers of the city. A thorough research was done by the partners with regards to the menu, décor and logistics before embarking on this new initiative. The décor simple yet bright and youthful, has an international QSR flavour. The bright red colours used enhance the happiness and appetite as per Chinese culture.

Chef Peter Chin, who has mastered the skill of making these little pleasures for years, has been roped in to prepare the exotic cuisine. Chef Chin is Chinese by birth and had spent long years in Middle East working in some of the world class oriental eateries.

In Kolkata, Dim Sums are not easily available until you step inside a Chinese household or a fine dining restaurant, thus there was a serious need of breaking the mould and make Dimsums available for the mass, affordable for all. The first outlet of Master Dimsum is now open near Vivekananda Park off Southern Avenue and soon it will be spreading its wings in other locations of Kolkata. At least 15 Master Dim Sum stores will open in the city by March, 2018 across 3 formats – Exclusive Store, Kiosks and Shop-In-Shops.

Master Dimsum will remain open from 8 am in the morning for breakfast and will remain open till 10 pm in the night on weekends. On other days it is open from 11 a.m.

Choose from a varied platter that boasts Sui Mai, Fish Ball Noodle Soup, Hong Kong Style Gyozas, Thai Dumplings, Meatball Stick in Noodle Soup, Spinach Mushroom Corn Ball Stick in Noodle Soup and many more.