Capital Dim Sum Bar is a restaurant that specializes in Chinese dim sum, a traditional dish consisting of small steamed or fried dumplings filled with meat, seafood, or vegetables. They offer a variety of dim sum dishes to choose from and it is typically ordered in small portions and shared among the table. They also have other Chinese dishes if you want something weightier as a meal.
Capital Dim Sum Bar has locations all over the state of California including one in Irvine Spectrum. If you’d like a taste of great Chinese food, then Capital Dim Sum Bar is the place to be! No wonder it’s one of the most superior restaurants in Irvine Spectrum. Here are our personal recommendations on what to order at this great restaurant.
1. Dim Sum Platter
Dumplings, also known as dim sum, are a traditional Chinese dish that is typically served in small steamer baskets or on small plates. They can be filled with a variety of ingredients such as meat, seafood, and vegetables.
At Capital Dim Sum Bar, they’ve got a platter filled with several dim sum so you get a taste of everything. You can get siumai (pork and shrimp dumplings in a thick wrapper), har gow (shrimp dumplings in a thin, translucent wrapper), barbecue pork buns, and spinach dumplings.
2. Mu Shu Pork
Mu Shu Pork is a traditional Chinese dish that consists of thinly sliced pork, scrambled eggs, and vegetables such as cabbage, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots. These ingredients are stir-fried together and served with thin Chinese pancakes, known as mu shu pancakes, and a hoisin sauce for dipping. It is usually eaten as a wrap, with the ingredients rolled inside the pancakes.
3. Shrimp Egg Roll
An egg roll is a type of Chinese-American dish that consists of a deep-fried savory roll filled with meat, seafood, and/or vegetables. The filling is wrapped in a thin wheat flour dough and then deep-fried until crispy.
At Capital Dim Sum Bar, their egg rolls are filled with juicy shrimp and shredded taro that perfectly balance one another out. They are also served with sweet and sour sauce for some added flavor and kick.
4. Hot and Sour Soup
And speaking of sour, Capital Dim Sum Bar also has an awesome hot and sour soup!
Hot and sour soup is a traditional Chinese soup dish that is known for its combination of spicy and sour flavors. The soup is made with a broth, typically chicken or pork-based, that is flavored with vinegar, soy sauce, and chili pepper. At the restaurant, their version of the dish typically comes with tofu, mushrooms, green onions, and beaten eggs.
It is considered to be a warming soup. It is said to help clear nasal congestion—perfect for patrons with a cold.
5. Sweet and Sour Fish
Sweet and sour fish is a popular Chinese dish that typically features deep-fried fish coated in a sweet and sour sauce. The sauce is made from a mixture of sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and various other ingredients such as pineapple and bell peppers. The restaurant’s fish tastes great with hot, steamed rice as it balances the flavor nicely.
We recommend eating the sweet and sour fish last, however. Chinese chefs often say that they should be served last. That’s because sweet and sour foods pack the most flavor and are the perfect way to cap the meal!
6. Roasted Peking Duck
Peking duck is a traditional Chinese dish originating from Beijing. It is characterized by its crispy skin and served with Asian flatbread, scallions, and sweet duck sauce. The duck is first marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, and spices. Then, it is hung to dry before it is roasted in a closed oven or over an open flame to achieve its crispy skin.
Peking duck is considered a delicacy and is often served in upscale Chinese restaurants like Capital Dim Sum Bar!
7. Beef and Broccoli
Beef and Broccoli is a popular Chinese-American dish. It typically consists of slices of beef and broccoli florets stir-fried in a savory sauce. The beef is typically marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and other seasonings before being stir-fried with the broccoli and sauce.
The dish is a rice stealer which simply must be eaten with rice. It is considered a classic Chinese-American dish and is one of the most popular dishes at Capital Dim Sum Bar.
8. Lo Mien Noodles
Lo mien is a Chinese dish that consists of egg noodles that are stir-fried with cabbage, carrots, and green onions. The noodles are cooked in a savory sauce made from the oyster sauce, soy sauce, and other seasonings. You may also add extra protein if you’d like, and the restaurant offers chicken, beef, or barbecued pork as add-ons.
9. Yang Chow BBQ Pork & Shrimp
Yang Chow BBQ Pork & Shrimp is a dish that consists of steamed rice that is stir-fried with shrimp, barbecued pork, eggs, green onions, peas, and carrots. It is also flavored with soy sauce for extra saltiness. It may sound really simple, but it hits the spot really well. The fried rice goes really well with the other foods we mentioned on the list.
