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One of the metro’s few dim sum options, served at weekend lunch. Axios highlighted the spread from steamed BBQ pork buns to Chinese broccoli. Beyond dim sum, the everyday menu covers American Chinese standards done with care.
Weekend dim sum, classics like pork buns, shrimp dumplings
5500 Merle Hay Rd Suite L, Johnston, IA 50131 Get directions
$10–20
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