The Difference Between Dim Sum And Dumplings (And Why It Matters) - Chowhound

Leolintang/Getty Images There's a common misconception when it comes to dim sum — ask most people what it is, and you'll likely get the same answer over and over: "Dumplings!" And, to an extent, that's true. Dumplings are indeed an essential part of dim sum — but they aren't the only part. Saying that dim sum and dumplings are one and the same is a little like saying that brunch is exclusively made up of eggs. In…