For those who remain unaware of dim sum’s rich cultural history, it has its roots in the ancient Chinese tradition of yum cha, which means “drinking tea.” It began as a light accompaniment to tea for travelers and workers along the Silk Road. Over time, it evolved into a rich culinary experience, featuring a wide variety of small dishes meant to be shared. The tradition emphasises core values of community and togetherness with meals that are often lengthy social affairs, to be enjoyed with family and friends around one table.
It goes without saying, therefore, that dim sum is a cornerstone of traditional Chinese cuisine. Fei Er Cottage in Westminster brings that tradition to life with an all-you-can-eat twist. Although it is situated in the heart of the city, Fei Er Cottage offers its diners a welcoming sanctuary where they can satiate their appetites surrounded by friends and family. With a varied menu that includes no less than 6 kinds of dumplings, they cater to a wide range of tastes and dietary requirements. To understand what makes this restaurant stand out, it’s worth taking a closer look at how it brings the unlimited dim sum experience to life each day of the week.
Fei Er Cottage stays true to its name, in that it is designed to echo the traditional home cottages that could be found in the Chinese countryside and up in the mountains. It’s cosy, intimate atmosphere is created with warm lighting and dark wood furnishings, not to mention red-light lanterns and authentic illustrations from the late Qing Dynasty that hang on the walls.
The restaurant itself is deceptively large, and can accommodate up to 70 people (not including their two private dining rooms that can host a further 8 guests each). The restaurant promotes the community spirit of traditional Chinese dining and reflects this in its layout, service style, and generous, shareable portions.
Each dim sum dish at Fei Er Cottage is a product of careful preparation, traditional techniques, and a deep respect for flavour. For 120 minutes of pure indulgence, you can visit Fei Er Cottage for Unlimited Dim Sum on:
Mondays–Fridays: 11am–4pm & then, 5pm–10pm
Saturdays–Sundays: 12pm–10pm
Image Credit: Fei Er Cottage
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