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URBAN LEGEND
Above the hustle and bustle of today’s Dixon Street lie the remnants of a mysterious and sometimes dark past of long-gone opium dens and gambling halls. Yum cha is a Cantonese term, which literally means, “drink tea” and is closely associated with dim sum, a wide range of small dishes. The link has roots on the ancient Silk Road where teahouses were established to rest travellers. After tea was found to be a digestion aid, snacks were added to the menu. Originating with the Cantonese in southern China, the culinary art and respite of yum cha has transformed into a loud and colourful dining experience. h aymarket & C H IN A T OWN