📍 NYC | The Molten Custard Pineapple Bun I Ate 3 Times in a Row 🥹

In just two months, I’ve visited this dim sum spot three times —it’s officially my current top dim sum obsession ! 🥡💖 I’ve tried about 2/3 of the menu, so here’s my ranked breakdown (best to still-great): 1️⃣ Baked Salted Egg Yolk Bun The first time I bit into this, scalding-hot custard burst out—sweet, rich, and messy all over my hands and plate. 🥮🔥 I hissed from the heat but still yelled, *“OMG THIS IS SO GOOD!!”* No sharing—you NEED a whole one to yourself. This bun doesn’t just *flow*… it flows straight to your soul 🥹💛 2️⃣ Taro Puff ) I’m not even a taro person , but this puff earned its spot as a must-order . Crispy, airy shell (not greasy!) + savory-sweet filling = I almost bought a whole box for my taro-loving friends 😂🍠 3️⃣ Red Rice Noodle Roll Rare to find in NYC dim sum spots! The skin isn’t Canton-level perfect , but for NY? More than enough. Pro tip: Ask if it’s freshly made —soggy ones are sad. 🍤🌯 4️⃣ BBQ Pork Pastry BUTTERY, FLAKY, SWEET-SAVORY HEAVEN. Who *wouldn’t* love this?? 😩🍯 5️⃣ Steamed Sponge Cake / Golden Cake Tried all three versions —skip the classic and pick: - Golden Cake for eggier richness 🥚 - Malay Cake for extra milky sweetness 🥛🍰 6️⃣ Walnut Bun Haven’t had this in ages! Soft bun with coconutty custard filling —warm, sweet, and nostalgic. 🌰💖 📍 House of Joy , NY 📝 Clearly, their SWEET dim sum steals my heart 💘—savory ones are decent but not *mind-blowing*. 💰 $30-50 per person (at $50, you’ll need takeout boxes … it’s that filling ). ⚠️ Skip: Black sesame roll (disaster ), standard shrimp dumplings (skin’s meh ), and chicken feet. Spare ribs? Fine, but not iconic. Next targets: Pepper pork tripe, more menu exploration! 🐷✨ #NYCFood #HKStyle #PineappleBun #DimSum #RedRiceRoll #BBQPorkPastry #NYCLife #NJFoodie