Pretty plates of dim sum

Eggplant Shaped Glutinous Rice Ball With Purple Sweet Potato is pleasing to the eye and palate. — Photos: NORAFIFI EHSAN/The Star

THE Cantonese custom of dim sum (steamed dumplings) is perfect for any time of the day.

As it is a highly common delicacy, restaurateurs compete to carve a niche in dim sum that sets them apart from the rest.