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Yep, you read that right!  Just use code: BFCM17 at checkout and your entire order will be discounted to half the price! Just our way to show our appreciation to our amazing customers that have supported us all this way. Lots more in store coming down the line with some new product reveals (Such as 2018 Calendars and a follow-along advent calendar @dimsumcity on Instagram, starting next week!   Do stay tooned for more!  - Read More

An exclusive sale for the dragon boaters and fans out there! This exclusive t-shirt design is a stylized illustration inspired by the Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival consisting of a mighty team of dragon boaters in the midst of a thrilling race as the dragon of the dragon boat comes to life!  This is the 2nd design of the JP Signature Series.  Limited stock available. Get yours before they're gone! Available in black and white. All shirts are brand name Gildan, high quality made of 100% cotton.    Enjoy the races!  - Read More

When Mr. Dim Sum holds a dim sum event.  You know it's going to be epic!  The first one that was held last year was very epic.  This second one had big expectations to live up to and it definitely came through with much epicness!   The video just came out of the event.  Have a look at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EdjGxji2II 20 dim sum lovers in all chowed down on a massive dim sum feast that was spread over a remote-controlled lazy susan!  Amazing dim sum served up by Yu Seafood along with the opportunity to try their new menu items.   Dim Sum..  - Read More

It's really starting to look like Christmas all around especially with the first snowfall these last days around Toronto. Christmas sales are in full swing with 10-40% off everything in the store!  Make sure you get your DSC gifts on time! For Toronto orders, FREE Regular Shipping is still in effect until Christmas! Just choose the option at checkout! If you need your orders shipped and to arrive by December 24, Canada Post recommends these shipping deadlines. Canada Post service Shipping deadline Xpresspost December 20 Priority December 21  - Read More

Yes it's that time of the year again for our Black Friday sale!BIG sale on regular plushies and save from 10-40% off everything in the shop. Discounts take effect midnight and ends Sunday at 11:59pm EST.Happy shopping!🛍  - Read More

With Chinese New Year and Valentines Day coming up, we're offering for a limited time, FREE SHIPPING within the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) on orders over $35!  Forget flowers and chocolates! Now's a great time to grab those original dim sum plushies and give a special surprise to that special someone <3<3<3 Shop all collections now!  - Read More

Well Dimsummers, It’s been a fun ride having a storefront in the mix here at DSC.  With that said, you may already know where I’m going with this.  The time has come for us to move on.  We’ve been online and vending at shows and festivals since 2013, but since August 2014, the Dim Sum City Shop has been serving up original dim sum toys and Asian food themed apparel designed by yours truly from our storefront at the Chinatown Centre. First in the concourse level at unit 19C and then moving up to the 2nd floor at unit 242.  We've had a good..  - Read More

With the Christmas season now in full swing, with all the social media posts so far, I'm sure I don't have to mention how perfect the Dim Sum mini plushies are as ornaments to hang on your tree or as great little stocking stuffers. So here are a couple holiday foodie gift guides to let you in on how thoughtful gifts the mini's are for the foodies on your gift list. I'm honoured that the mini's have been selected to be in these guides and to be in such good company as well.    TORONTO Aznmodern.com's Top 8 Holiday Gifts for Foodies VANCOUVER Vancouver Foodie Tours Holiday..  - Read More

Well Dimsummers, it’s been another whirlwind of a summer. Hard to believe it’s September already!  Each season does have it’s own awesomeness but before we roll into Autumn, here's a look at the new designs that debuted at the night markets over the summer! A FAB COLLABI'm stoked to have the opportunity to collaborate on a couple new designs: BAO BAE and DIM SUM JUNKIE with blogger extraordinaire Sonya Davidson AKA @theculturepearl.  I first met Sonya on Instagram when she showed interest in some DSC posts and eventually found out she is quite the prolific blogger, contributing regularly to several blogs such as aznmodern.com,..  - Read More

Summer weather is finally here and that means Dragon Boat season is getting underway!  With such a strong dragon-boating tradition in this great city of Toronto, I was inspired to craft a design specifically to celebrate and showcase the cultural tradition of dragon-boating itself and Toronto's own annual dragon boat race festival which you can find more information about at www.dragonboats.com (Note: we have no affililation with the festival). The DesignThis original line art design from the JP Signature Series features an exciting scene from a riveting dragon boat race with the sun shining brightly amongst stylized clouds hovering over a dragon boat..  - Read More

Well, it's been long overdue. Hopefully (fingers crossed), we can finally put the snow and freezing temps behind us and start enjoying consistently warm weather!   Along with changing out the winter tires, it's time to start changing out that bulky parka for a nice, stylish tee; which brings us todays announcement.   Introducing the T-SHIRT WEATHER SALE!   Starting today until Tues. May 5th, all T-shirts in the shop are 10% OFF with code: TWEATHER.   As well, 10% of all proceeds from this sale will be donated to World Vision for the Nepal Earthquake disaster relief efforts. The Canadian government will match –..  - Read More

It's been hard to contain our excitement but we're finally ready to reveal the new arrivals from our DSC mini keychain plushies line!  Now in store and available online, meet Mini Har Gow, Siu Mai, Char Siu Bao (our first bao!) and Stinky Tofu. (based off the original design from the "Stinky Yet Delicious!" T-shirt).   Cute and adorable on their own or give them a home as well with available individual bamboo steamers. Pick out your favourites here or collect them all here! As always, there's more to come so be sure to stay 'tooned' for updates here on the blog and our FB, twitter and IG  -..  - Read More