Dim Sum Express

Truck: Dim Sum Express

Location: 200 Howe St (In front of the Pan Pacific and Vancouver Convention Centre on Howe)
Type of Food: Dim sum

Sidekicks: KS

Food Ordered: 
Combo B - Spring Rolls, Pork Dumplings, Chow Mein and Vegetables

Combo C - Pan-Fried Dumplings, Sticky Rice and Vegetables and an extra order of BBQ Pork Buns

The Verdict: 

I was very interested to try this truck.  As a Dim Sum lover I was intrigued to see whether this combination would display some of the best we have in the city or whether it would disappoint.  The food was decent, tasted like Dim Sum, but I wouldn't say it was the best Dim Sum in Vancouver, and would probably head to Floata before going here again as it is cheaper and closer to my office.  

I did like that the Pork Dumplings (Siu Mai) didn't have shrimp in them, but this does indicate that they were cheap ones and not the fancy ones that they have at many of the restaurants in Vancouver.

If you are a tourist visiting Vancouver and have never tried Dim Sum and are staying at the Fairmont Pacific Rim or the Pan Pacific I would suggest trying this experience.  If you work in the area I would guess this is some of the quickest Dim Sum you can get and recommend that if you have a hankering to head here.  If you are closer to Chinatown or Richmond I would say don't go out of your way to hit up this truck as you can get cheaper, better Dim Sum in these areas.

Favourite Thing(s) About This Truck: 

I liked the variety and the capability to mix and match combinations of Dim Sum dishes close to tourist hubs in our city.  I like that this brings awareness to the Chinese influence that we have in Vancouver.

Accessibility: Great location if you're staying at the Pan Pacific or the Fairmont Pacific Rim.  It is also right outside of Waterfront Skytrain station.

Green Rating: No recycling here.

Rating: 3/5 

Value:  3/5