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We visit each place at least 3 times. We pay our own way - no gifts, ever. All opinions are ours, based on our own experiences.

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Mei Sum

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Dim Summary: Mei Sum Mei Sum Dim Sum 1170 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817 (808) 531-3268 https://goo.gl/maps/Hk5RfWktBUiAWuHU6 Selection/Variety: 4 Quality: 5 Temperature: 5 Service: 4 Overall Rating: 9 Size: medium - maybe 60 seats Comments: My current favorite dim sum house, Mei Sum is a solid place in terms of overall basic quality and scrumptiousness. Best are the scallop dumplings, and their shumai and har gow are reliably excellent; don’t be afraid to roll up on the front counter to close your check or have a look at what they have in the front steam table. Good loh ba go! Less wild selection that some of the other shops.
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New Canton House

Dim Summary: New Canton House 162 N Hotel St, Honolulu, HI 96817 (808) 521-3788 https://goo.gl/maps/WYHrFay11XPyvpT38 Selection/Variety: 4 Quality: 4 Temperature: 4 Service: 3 Overall Rating: 7 Size: small - around 50 seats Comments: Cheap! While not large or having a huge variety, a steamer of standard dumplings here rings in at $2.80, a full dollar less than most establishments. Service is spotty, and getting the attention of service can be a challenge. Again, don’t be afraid to send a scout up front to have staff uncover a lot of bamboo steamers and point at what you want delivered, same to ring out your check. 
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Ginger and Garlic

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Dim Summary:  Ginger And Garlic 1138 Smith St, Honolulu, HI 96817 (808) 537-3883 https://goo.gl/maps/UxECqZfEDJGZhBBy8 Selection/Variety: 3 Quality: 4 Temperature: 4 Service: 3 (indifferent) Overall Rating: 6 Size: medium - 60 seats  Comments: Clean, neglectful service, some unusual dim sum, not wildly enjoyable. Mostly long tables with community seating. A wide variety of sweet baked pastries, if you go for that kinna thing. This was interesting: a kind of rice ball in a skin:
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