Dimmer&Summer

🥟🥡Unleash your foodie spirit this season at Dimmer & Summer! We're serving up the perfect blend of tradition and innovation with our high-quality, mouthwatering Dim Sum and Asian Fusion menu. 🍤🥢

There's no better time to relish in our culinary artistry. From the delicate folds of our dumplings to the vibrant flavors of our fusion dishes, we're confident each bite will be a journey to remember.

Bring a friend, bring the family, or just bring your appetite. Summer has never tasted so good! 😋🌞

🌸 Join us at Dimmer and Summer, the ultimate destination for Asian fusion and dim sum delights in Brooklyn! Indulge in a culinary journey filled with mouthwatering flavors and vibrant dishes that will transport you to the bustling streets of Asia. Don't forget to say hello to our exceptional server Bella, whose warm smile and expert recommendations will make your dining experience truly unforgettable. 🥢🍣🍲

🥟 Introducing Dimmer & Summer: Brooklyn's Premier Asian Fusion Dim sum Restaurant! 🌆

🍜 Craving a delicious blend of Asian flavors? Look no further than Dimmer & Summer, Brooklyn's go-to destination for mouthwatering Asian fusion dim sum. Our talented chefs expertly combine traditional dim sum techniques with exciting international twists, creating a dining experience like no other. 🍣

🎉 Join us at Dimmer & Summer and discover a menu bursting with flavors that will transport your taste buds on a culinary journey across Asia. From delicate steamed dumplings to sizzling stir-fried noodles, our diverse selection guarantees a memorable feast for all food lovers. 🍲

🌟 Why choose Dimmer & Summer? Here are a few reasons: 🌟

1️⃣ Unforgettable Asian Fusion: Experience the perfect harmony of flavors, textures, and aromas as our chefs masterfully blend the best of Asian cuisine with a modern twist.

2️⃣ Handcrafted Dim sum Delights: Indulge in a wide variety of delectable dumplings, filled with succulent meats, fresh vegetables, and tantalizing spices, all made from scratch with love.

3️⃣ Inviting Ambiance: Step into our warm and welcoming restaurant, where contemporary décor meets traditional Asian accents, creating an atmosphere that invites you to unwind and savor each bite.

4️⃣ Unparalleled Service: Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are here to guide you through our menu, suggest pairings, and ensure your dining experience exceeds your expectations.

📍 Location: Conveniently situated in the heart of Brooklyn, Dimmer & Summer is easily accessible, making it the perfect spot for a casual lunch, intimate dinner, or group celebration. Join us for a culinary adventure at 196 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

📆 Special Events: Keep an eye out for our exciting special events, where we showcase unique Asian culinary experiences, featuring guest chefs, themed menus, and more. Stay connected on our page for updates!

🌐 Find Us Online: Discover more about Dimmer & Summer by visiting our website www.dimmersummer.com. Stay up-to-date with the latest news, promotions, and exclusive offers by following our page www.facebook.com/DimmerAndSummer.

📞 Reserve Your Table: Don't miss out on an unforgettable dining experience. Call (929) 295-9999 to reserve your table or book online through our website. We can't wait to welcome you to Dimmer & Summer!

🌆 Dimmer & Summer: Where Exquisite Dim sum Meets Unforgettable Flavors! 🥢🍽️

A New Taste of Home — For a long time, the style and the anatomy of dim sum restaurants have been written in stone. Everything could not be changed and should never be changed because dim sum restaurants were for people to fill their homesickness and nostalgia. Yet, we in Dimmer and Summer think differently: The dim sum culture in America has been frozen in time, and in contrast, there are always innovative and new dim sum dishes in Asia.

That's why we combine our traditions and innovations for a brand new dim sum dining experience in America and take pride in our food culture. It's now time to experience a new taste of home — Our robot assistant Bella is waiting for you!

Sesame Balls, also known as "Jin Deui" in Cantonese, are a traditional fried dough food from Southern China. Sesame balls are also an essential New Year's Eve food in southern regions like Guangzhou. Its origin can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty (~600 AD), when it was called "Ludui". Later, people moved south and made Sesame balls the famous deep-fried food it is today. Sesame balls come in hollow or filled, and their sizes could range from bite-size to the size of a basketball.

We in Dimmer and Summer offer our guests our traditional Sesame balls — they are flaky and sprinkled with sesame on the outside and filled with tasty Egg Custard fillings on the inside!

Buns are a simple but essential dish in almost all Chinese regions. In Northern China, buns with fillings are called "Baozi", and "Mantou" are those without. Mantou means "head of the Nanman", and the story goes like this: The legendary strategist Kongming has finally made peace with the southern tribe of Nanman, but his army was blocked from crossing a river by the souls that perished in battle. To undo the curse, Kongming needed to sacrifice human heads to the river god so his army could go through. However, Kongming could not bear to sacrifice anymore. So he asked his soldiers to cook some meat filling, wrap them into the dough, and throw them into the water as a token to pass.

Dumplings, or "Jiaozi" in Chinese, are a cuisine commonly seen in China and East Asia, including Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. Chinese dumplings were invented for medical purposes. In the year around 200 AD, Zhang, a famous physician, saw many homeless people with frostbit ears due to the severe cold weather. So he got a remedy: Cook lamb and some herbs in a pot, wrap them in ear shape, boil them again and serve in hot soup. This dumpling soup warmed up everyone, and their frostbites were slowly gone. In Dimmer and Summer, we serve dumplings in pork, chicken, and vegetable fillings. You can even choose whether you want them steamed or pan-fried!

Our Szechuan Style Wings are the crossover between deep-fried crispy chicken and the classic Szechuan/Chongqing spicy chicken ("Laziji"). Laziji has different characteristics and cooking methods in different regions and is still beloved by people everywhere. The traditional laziji is a stir-fried dish consisting of deep-fried diced chicken and a generous amount of dried chili peppers, chopped garlic, and scallion. In Dimmer and Summer, we simply keep this recipe but with a slight twist: We replaced diced chicken meat with our deep-fried chicken wings, so everyone can enjoy our juicy and crispy wings while still getting the signature Szechuan-style spicy kick!

Wonton is another ancient dish whose name origin is no longer tracible. However, records show that the name "Wonton" predated the current word for dumplings, "Jiaozi", making wonton the father of all dumplings. After centuries of development, wonton has its unique style, and its wrapping and the filling inside differ from other dumplings. Wontons are usually in bite sizes, and the wrapping is translucent after cooking, so the color of the filling can be seen from the outside. Wontons are primarily cooked in boiling water, then served with noodles and soup as Wonton noodles soup. As one of our specialties, we also offer Fried wontons for you to enjoy the golden crispiness and the umami at the same time!

Nobody can deny that Shaken iced tea is the latest food and drink phenomenon. A slurp of Bubble tea or Iced black tea with salted cream cheese on top is simply refreshing and tasty! A little-known fact: The "bubble" in "Bubble tea" initially did not mean those tasty tapioca balls but the tiny air bubbles in the drink from the shaking process. To this day, in Taiwan, the phrase "Bubble tea" is still one of the collective ways to describe all sorts of Shaken teas. But no matter which name you call it, Bubble tea has undoubtedly won everyone's heart worldwide. In Dimmer and Summer, we have a wide range of refreshing drinks for you to go with our tasty dim sum dishes!

Yum cha, literally "drinking tea" in Cantonese, is a phrase used to describe the traditional brunch between late morning to early afternoon. This brunch was called "going to a teahouse" or "going to a restaurant", but later the phrase "drinking tea" slowly became a synonym for having tea and dim sum in a tea house. Yum cha mainly consists of drinking tea and eating dim sum. And in the earlier days, the most popular choice for Yum cha was Shrimp dumplings and Roasted pork buns. So the Cantonese term "One pot, Two pieces" (A pot of tea + two pieces of dim sum) became the collective description for a basic yum cha. So, why not have a tasty and refreshing brunch?

Siu Mai is undoubtedly the King of Dim Sum. It is also the best example of a dim sum: bite-sized, tasty, but full of craftsmanship. Siu Mai's iconic yellow color wrapper has to be exceptionally thin. Therefore, to wrap a Siu mai, you must be very gentle to keep rotating and supporting the bottom of the wrapper. But at the same time, you must press down hard to make sure the dumplings are sturdy enough so they would not deform in the steamer.

Simply put, it takes enormous training time for one to wrap a tiny Siu mai. But we in Dimmer and Summer are proud of our Shrimp & pork siu mai and we hope you enjoy it too — Long live the King!

Dim sim is a Cantonese phrase that could translate literally to "touching heart". The true origin of such phrase is no longer traceable. However, the earliest record was in the early 7th century, in Tang Dynasty. Back then, people already called a breakfast snack "dim sum". Now "dim sum" has become a name for an ever-growing category of dishes that touches hearts worldwide.

In Dimmer and Summer, we do dim sim literally and practically. We aim to touch our guests' hearts with our dedication to the art by finetuning our mix of the old and the new, enhancing your dining experience with modern technology.

The dim sum culture is rich and ancient — but always born from innovation. Siu mai, Shrimp dumplings, Soup dumplings, Glutinous rice dumplings, Wontons, Pork buns, and Scallion pancakes are all classics for the young and the old. The process of making dim sums is always delicate and complicated as they could be steamed, baked, fried, or deep-fried. That means a dim sum restaurant must be competent in almost every cooking method possible to serve a large variety of dishes.

Only with the dedication of generations of chefs could dim sum become the world-acclaimed Chinese cuisine it is today. In Dimmer and Summer, we strive to bring our craftsmanship to you, with an unforgettable dining experience.

Black beans are soybeans after a complicated fragmentation that brings dishes a unique saltiness. The history of black beans can be dated back to the Qin-Han period (~200 BC) for its flavoring and medical uses. Since then, black beans have been featured in various food and medicinal literature and are still an essential seasoning in Chinese cuisine.

With their saltiness and light fragrance, black beans can quickly get rid of the fishy, gamey, and porky taint, so they are the perfect choice for steam-cooking fish and meat.

In Dimmer and Summer, we offer you Pork ribs with black bean sauce, a comforting household dish that goes exceptionally well with rice!

When we see bamboo steamers, many will directly associate them with dim sum, as they were used in the cooking and serving processes of the cuisine. Legends say that the famous General Han Xin invented the steamers during the Han Dynasty (~200 BC). On the battlefield, General Han ordered his soldiers to cut down bamboo and make them into steamers, so his barracks' location would not be exposed because of the cooking smoke.

In actual history, steaming as a cooking method can date back to ~1000 BC! Back then, steamers were made of bronze and clay instead. The material later was switched to bamboo, so the condensed water would not drip back into the food and affect the taste.

Vegan and vegetarian cuisine has a long history in China. Over 2700 years ago, vegan cuisine was mainly for rituals and ceremonies. Later, with the introduction of Buddhism, Vegetarianism was gradually established, which, of course, played a significant role in developing and innovating more vegetarian cuisine. Vegetarian dishes in China were divided into monastic, formal, and everyday vegetarian dishes, which were all different in their ingredients, principles, and cooking methods.

Today in Dimmer and Summer, we offer a variety of vegan and vegetarian alternatives, including Vegetable dumplings, Fried vegetarian spring rolls, and Vegetable pan fried noodles, so that everyone can enjoy our tasty and heartily crafted delicacies!

Wonton was such a widespread food phenomenon across Chinese regions that it has different names and styles. In Szechuan, Wonton is sometimes called Chao Shou, and with a mixture of sauce and chili pepper oil, it becomes the famous spicy dish of "Red Oil Chao Shou", also known as Szechuan Spicy Wonton. In Dimmer and Summer, we want to focus on styles of different origins and also embrace the essence of the Szechuan food culture for you to taste the cultures from different Chinese regions!

Chinese cuisine has countless styles based on local flavors and characteristics. The most famous ones are called The Four Major Cuisines, which include Szechuan and Cantonese cuisines.

Szechuan cuisine is characterized by its mouth-numbing sensation, spiciness, freshness, and aroma. It was said that every Szechuan dish has its unique characteristics and tastes.
Cantonese cuisine is the most influential Chinese cuisine around the world. It utilizes a minimal amount of spices but with a wide variety of ingredients. It was said: ""All the food in the world, Guangzhou has it all; but what they have in Guangzhou, the world might not have."" In Dimmer and Summer, we put both the Szechuan and Cantonese characteristics into our handcrafted dim sum — all for you to try!

There is another story about the Szechuan spicy wonton. In Szechuan, people call wontons the name "Chaushou", meaning "folding arms". Some said it was because the Sichuanese usually wore long clothes and folded their arms in their wide sleeves to keep warm in cold winter. And this pose of folding arms resembles the look of a wonton, so the wonton is called "folding arms" in Szechuan. The Szechuan spicy wonton we serve in Dimmer and Summer is one of our beloved dishes. It is a soupless, boiled dumpling dish that is rarely seen even in other Chinese cuisines. Curious about how it tastes? Come and try it out!

About 100 years ago, teahouses and restaurants were two different entities. Teahouses only offered tea and dim sum - and restaurants served only banquets. Later, as restaurants also operated during tea time, teahouses were gradually replaced.
Then, dim sum was a kind of comfort food for workers.

It included inexpensive food such as buns, cakes, and rice dishes. But then, the competition was getting fierce. Many teahouses changed their menus every week, resulting in a tremendous increase in the number and quality of dim sum. In the past, lard was used for making dim sum but was replaced due to health concerns.

We in Dimmer and Summer offer a large variety of vegan dishes, and we hope you have a fantastic memory of experiencing our food culture!