🛒 with a cart at Joyful Garden in Boston for morning tea

🍵 Watertown's Brunch Hotspot: Weekend Dim Sum Frenzy (with Queue Hacks) Visited during the week and thought it was chill—weekends are a whole different story! Packed to the rafters, even bar seats have a wait. Here’s why this Target-adjacent dim sum joint is worth the weekend hustle, plus tips to survive the crowds: 🌟 Top 5 Weekend Must-Orders (with De Tricks) Steamed Spare Ribs in Black Bean Sauce 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 • Generous rib chunks smothered in savory bean sauce, fall-off-the-bone tender • Taro chunks beneath soak up all the meaty goodness • Pro move: Add a dash of table chili oil to cut through richness Fried Chicken Feet (Tiger Skin Style) 🌟🌟🌟🌟 • Crispy-fried then braised, melt-in-mouth texture • Peanuts underneath are soft and flavorful—suck the sauce from the claws first! Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 • Translucent wrappers hugging plump whole shrimp, juicy bite • 4 per order—pro tip: order half-portion per person (you’ll thank us) Custard Tarts 🌟🌟🌟🌟 • Flaky, buttery pastry shells, rich eggy custard filling • Serve hot—careful, the filling is lava-hot! Pair with tea to balance sweetness Pork Shumai 🌟🌟🌟 • Sticky rice wrapped in minced pork, topped with crab roe • De hack: Dip in vinegar or order a side of pea sprouts 💡 Weekend Warrior Tips Queue Strategy： ✅ Arrive before 10 AM: Grab a ticket, then browse Target next door (beats waiting inside) ✅ Bar seating: Faster for parties of 2 or less, servers often prioritize bar orders Portion Reality： • Ribs/Chicken Feet: 1 order suffices for 2 people • Shumai/Har Gow: Order 1.5x the number of people to avoid fights Beverage Pairing： • Chrysanthemum-Pu’er Tea ($2/pot): Perfect for cutting grease, refillable 3x • Iced Lemon Tea ($4): Refreshingly tangy, great with fried dishes 📍 Practical Deets Address：550 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 02472 (inside Target complex) Parking：Free Target lot, but prepare to circle after 11 AM Price：$30/person (4–5 dishes + tea) 🌟 Final Verdict: 4/5 (Boston’s Best Dim Sum Bang for Buck) Weekends are chaotic, but the ribs and har gow deliver every time. Pro tip: Bring a deck of cards for queue entertainment—because let's be real, waiting 20 minutes for these tiger skin feet? Worth it. 🥢 #BostonDimSum #WatertownEats #WeekendBrunch #CantoneseCuisine #BostonFoodie