Why Does Our Steamed Dim Sum Need Around 15 Minutes?

Our steamed dim sum takes around 15 minutes because the food still needs to go through the actual cooking process after an order is placed. It is made in-house, remains raw before steaming and must be fully cooked before we serve it.

The waiting time is therefore not simply for reheating. The dim sum still needs to go through the steaming process before it is ready to eat.

Our Steamed Dim Sum Is Made In-House

Our steamed dim sum is made in-house rather than sourced as ready-made wholesale products that only need to be reheated before serving.

This distinction is important because it explains what happens between placing an order and receiving the food. The items are not sitting fully cooked and waiting for us to warm them up. They still need to be steamed and cooked before they can be served.

Readers who want to explore the wider selection we serve can learn more about our authentic Cantonese dim sum in KL.

The Dim Sum Is Still Raw Before It Enters the Steamer

Before steaming, our steamed dim sum is still raw and is not ready to eat. The steaming stage is therefore a necessary part of cooking the food rather than simply warming something that has already been fully cooked.

This is one of the main reasons customers may need to wait after ordering.

Our steamed dim sum still needs to be cooked through in the steamer before our team can serve it. This is why steaming time forms part of the actual preparation after an order is placed.

Put simply: raw before steaming means the steaming time is part of the cooking time.

What Happens After You Place an Order?

After a customer places an order for our steamed dim sum, the process is straightforward:

1. You place your order. Our team receives the steamed dim sum order.
2. The made-in-house dim sum is prepared for steaming. It has not already been fully cooked for reheating.
3. The dim sum enters the steamer while still raw. At this stage, it is not yet ready to eat.
4. It steams for around 15 minutes. This allows the food to go through its cooking process.
5. Once fully cooked, it is ready to serve. Our team can then bring the steamed dim sum to the table.

This is why there can be a noticeable wait between ordering and serving. The time is part of preparing the food for customers, not simply holding an order before it reaches the table.

Why Do We Ask Customers to Allow Around 15 Minutes?

We ask customers to allow around 15 minutes because the steamed dim sum still needs to cook after the order is placed. This is why a basket may not arrive immediately, even when other dishes at the table are already being served.

We appreciate your patience while the dim sum completes its steaming process and becomes ready to serve.

How Is This Different From Simply Reheating Ready-Made Dim Sum?

Our steamed dim sum is made in-house rather than being an already prepared wholesale product that only needs reheating. Because it is still raw before steaming, it needs to be cooked through after your order is placed.

Readers interested in our broader dim sum offering can also explore our page about traditional dim sum in KL.

Steamed After Ordering at Bunn Choon Today

Today, we serve our steamed dim sum at our restaurant in Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur, beside Kwai Chai Hong. The items continue to be made in-house and steamed after customers place their orders.

If you are ordering steamed dim sum, please allow around 15 minutes for the cooking process before it reaches your table.