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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

So about that new storefront, it's now open! We are now located at unit 242 on the 2nd floor of the same mall, Chinatown Centre at 222 Spadina Ave.   Come by and check out our new digs and the new arrivals - limited edition winter gear and miniature dim sum keychains!  As well, on the horizon are exclusive DSC plush keychains which are coming very soon!  Be sure to also check out the Chinese new year festivities going on Thursday Feb. 19th through Sunday Feb. 22h at the Chinatown Centre where Dim Sum City will have an activity booth on..  - Read More

2014 was a blast. We reached a major milestone with the opening our first brick and mortar retail shop, got featured in an Asian lifestyle site AZNModern.com and we look forward to an even bigger and better 2015! With a new year come new beginnings, starting with the relocation of the shopYep, that's right.  We are making a move to unit 242 on the 2nd floor of the same mall, Chinatown Centre starting today. Reno's are being done at the moment and we expect to be open for business in about a couple weeks' time with new arrivals available!  Our online..  - Read More

Much thanks to AZNModern.com for the feature on their site.  Have a look at http://www.aznmodern.com/2014/12/04/want-list-dim-sum-city/  to see the interview and learn a bit more about Dim Sum City!  - Read More

Well, it’s that time of year again. The snow came down pretty early this year in Toronto.  As the weather gets colder and colder, I'm always hoping for that elusive white Christmas. On that note, we've got some new products coming down the line that’ll help with that ever pressing need of keep warm during this season. And along with incoming new arrivals, comes the Christmas sale! Starting today until Christmas eve Dec. 24, enjoy 10% off everything in store. Online orders use code:MERRYDSC.   So stay 'tooned' for special giveaway specials throughout the month. Happy Christmas shopping Dimsummers!    - Read More

We're always very grateful to see pics and vids of awesome Dimsummers with their DSC swag and really appreciate that you take the time to show us some love! So here's a post with some pics taken over time through social media and taken with us at our night market and festival booths. As always, feel free to send us pics and vids of yourselves with your DSC swag and we'll feature them here.   Seeing your smiles is what really makes what we do worthwhile! Video of HK singer/actor Lam Fung 林峯 getting a Siu Mai plushie for his birthday  Instagram from rapper/actor MC Jin of his Dim Sum..  - Read More

Hot off the heels of Black Friday sale, the Cyber Monday sale continues with 30% off with code: CYBERCITY and Free shipping within the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) just choose Free GTA Shipping at checkout. As always, free in-store pickup is also available at our shop in Chinatown Centre C19A 222 Spadina Ave. (lower concourse) As well, there’s some new gear coming in soon which will help with that ever pressing need to keep warm and cozy during the season. Stay ‘tooned’ for updates! We are THE shop for exclusive and original Asian-cuisine themed toys, apparel and accessories! Happy shopping, Dimsummers!    - Read More

It’s time for our 30% off Black Friday sale from Friday to Sunday! Ordering online?  Just use promo code BLACK30 at checkout.  Free in-store pickup is also available at our shop in Chinatown Centre C19A 222 Spadina Ave. (lower concourse) As well, there’s some new gear coming in soon which will help with that ever pressing need to keep warm and cozy during the season. Stay ‘tooned’ for updates! We are THE shop for exclusive and original Asian-cuisine themed toys, apparel and accessories! Happy shopping, Dimsummers!  - Read More

The grand opening was a huge success and the Dim Sum City Shop storefront is now open for business!  Our new address is: Chinatown Centre, Unit C-19A, 222 Spadina Ave.   For our grand opening week special, enjoy 20% off all items until Aug 24nd, 2014. Plus, a free gift with in-store purchases!  For online orders, be sure to use code: GRANDOPEN to claim the discount.   Big huge thanks to our amazing family and friends, and of course all of you amazing DSC peeps out there for making this storefront possible.  We would not be able to take this bold step without you! ..  - Read More