246294 Thu Jun 09 08:21:51 -0700 2005 8 19 Outer Boroughs 0 1308567 I am taking a friend that has never had dim sum before to flushing. Where would a good place to go for someone new - that might be a little hesitant about trying it. What time is good to go? Thu Jun 09 08:21:51 -0700 2005 0 tom jackson 1 1308605 To me, "hesitant" and "dim sum" are not very compatible. A great dim sum experience - which in Flushing I guess would be Gum Fong, right? - entails qualities that a hesitant person might not enjoy: large crowds, communal seating, lots of "mystery" food that you can't identify until you take a bite and sometimes not even then, not-so-mysterious food that you wish wasn't quite so easy to identify (eg chicken feet), and an entire ordering and serving process that may well seem cryptic to the unititiated. I love dim sum and love Gum Fong but my husband, a more hesitant eater, hates both. Maybe try Sweet n' Tart? I haven't been to the one in Flushing but have been to Mott Street, and it is a pretty different experience to Gum Fong - more "western" and a "regular restaurant experience" with a clearly illustrated and priced menu and less communal seating. But I have to say, Gum Fong is great and a lot of fun, and maybe your friend would love it! Thu Jun 09 16:56:13 -0700 2005 1308567 0 Louise 2 1308628 You and your friend should definitely go to Gum Fung. Everything there is great for newbies and veterans alike. The best part is that you can stick to the more common dumplings (har gow, shiu mai, etc.) or venture into the more "exotic" items, seafood dumpling soup, roast pork with crackling, flash-fried shrimp in the shell, fresh home-made hot sweet tofu. That does it I'm blowing off my catering gig Sat. morning and getting my yum cha on! Eat on, Canchito Fri Jun 10 00:01:14 -0700 2005 1308605 0 Canchito (JDiStefano) 3 1308629 Another vote for Gum Fong. It's a quintessential dim sum experience. Before you order, feel free to look around and see what others are eating. Even ask other diners what they are eating -- people are usually friendly and open helpful. Finally, go early (11?) for the best selection. Enjoy! Fri Jun 10 00:24:42 -0700 2005 1308628 0 misterjosh 4 1308631 As I Flushingite, I like Gum Fong's dim sum but would cast my vote for Ocean Jewels (on 39th Ave opposite the Flushing Mall, 1 1/2 blocks west of Main St). Yes. go at 11am. By noon there are typically 15-20 min. waits at the dim sum places. Link: http://www.GeogNYC.com Fri Jun 10 07:42:16 -0700 2005 1308629 0 GeoJack 5 1308634 In addition to it having some of the best dim sum in NYC, Gum Fung also has the sweetest serving ladies. They are really nice and helpful, perfect for a newb. S Fri Jun 10 09:02:29 -0700 2005 1308631 0 CTownFeedR 6 1309636 Where is Gum Fong? Sun Jun 26 00:02:25 -0700 2005 1308634 0 Ray 4 1308688 Best dimsum in FaLuShi? Go to East Lake, hands down winner Fri Jun 10 17:33:03 -0700 2005 1308629 0 DimSum Expat Expert 1 1309036 Yes, Gum Fong is the way to go. Thu Jun 16 08:55:32 -0700 2005 1308567 0 bobbysigns