Though dim sum has its roots in ancient China, the meal has become an inextricable part of life in NYC. In order to help Sean Evans navigate the cuisine's unique customs and courtesies, Strictly Dumpling's Mike Chen decided to set up a crashcourse at Nom Wah Tea Parlor, the oldest dim sum shop in Chinatown. From proper tea etiquette to strategy for attacking a plate of chicken feet, YouTube's globetrotting gourmand breaks down the dim sum dos and dont's for dumpling fanatics everywhere.

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Season 1
Episode 21

First We Feast videos offer an iconoclastic view into the culinary world, taking you behindthescenes with some of the country's best chefs and finding the unexpected places where food and pop culture intersect.