By Karen Bong
KUCHING, Dec 12: An award-winning halal-certified dim sum outlet, Canning Dim Sum @ Imperial Garden Restaurant, is now officially open at Imperial Hotel here.
The special launching event was graced by Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng.
Permanent secretary to the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datu Hii Chang Kee, Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Dato Peter Minos, founders of Canning Dim Sum Nang Yu Chuan and Celyn Tay, and Imperial Hotel general manager Patrick Kuek were also present.
Originating from Ipoh, Perak, this is Canning Dim Sum’s second outlet in Sarawak after the first outlet’s opening in Miri last month.
Kueh said Canning Dim Sum is a collaboration between Imperial Hotel Kuching and Team Some Sdn Bhd.
“They specialise in authentic halal and innovative dim sum. We offer a wide variety of dim sum delicacies, from steamed to fried, including different pao (buns) types.
“In addition, the dishes are made with natural colouring ingredients, including Butterfly Pea Flower and an assortment of vegetables like pepper, spinach, pumpkin, and purple sweet potato,” he said at the opening event today.
With over 20 types of dim sum dishes to choose from, Kueh promised that everyone could find and savour their favourite dim sum at the outlet.
Meanwhile, Tay revealed that they intend to expand to Sibu and Bintulu soon.
The top must-try dishes are 4 Seasons Blessing, Wok Fried Radish Cake, Crystal Shrimp Dumpling, Pizza Pau, Salted Egg Lava Pau, and their signature bittersweet Hainanese White Coffee.
With prices ranging from RM6.90, RM7.90, and RM8.90, the newly opened outlet, with its own oriental garden ambience, is situated at Level 1 of Boulevard Shopping Mall’s New Wing and can accommodate up to 110 persons.
It opens daily from 10am to 4pm.
For more information, customers can contact 082-588885 or visit their website at www.imperialhotelkuching.com. — DayakDaily
