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"A newcomer bringing higher-quality regional Chinese dim sum to the Westside, this spot occupies the former Mandarin Kitchen space and has been quietly serving an abbreviated menu since last weekend. Owner Yang Hu, who also runs Hop Woo on Olympic Boulevard, partnered with Guangdong-born chef Zhan Ming Xiao (the opening chef of Bao Dim Sum House in West Hollywood) to present dim sum classics such as baked barbecue pork buns, steamed rice noodle rolls, and shrimp dumplings, with most plates priced between $4.99 and $6.99 depending on size and intricacy. Positioned to join local favorites like Din Tai Fung, Little Fatty, and Northern Cafe, the restaurant plans to add late-night grilled skewers and Sichuan-style malatang to support round-the-clock offerings; it is open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m." - Cathy Chaplin