Dim Sum in San Francisco

A chewy roll made from glutinous, or sticky, rice.

Shrimp dumplings wrapped in delicate, translucent dough.

Sticky rice and a savory filling are steamed inside a lotus leaf.

Steamed buns filled with black sesame paste.

Pork and shrimp fill these classic open-topped dumplings.

A steamed dumpling filled with savory broth.

Steamed buns hold a savory filling of Cantonese barbecue pork.

Soft steamed buns enclose a smooth, sweet egg custard filling.

Fried dim sum pastries filled with pork.

Soft buns encase hot dogs in this dim sum-style snack.

Steamed buns hold a rich, savory salted egg yolk filling.

Sesame-coated rice-flour balls are fried until crisp.

Dumplings filled with shrimp and vegetables make a savory bite.

These dim sum buns have a vegetable filling wrapped in dough.