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Attempting a dim sum run at Lunasia Dim Sum House in Alhambra before the baby wakes up. The anxiety? Palpable. Every bite is a race against the clock—will I make it through my must-eat list before the dreaded “time’s up” text? First up — har gao. That delicate shrimp tucked inside a perfectly translucent wrapper? A moment of pure joy. But no time to linger. Siu mai next—juicy pork and shrimp perfection. My chopsticks are a blur as I unwrap the lotus leaf to reveal lo mai gai—sticky rice packed with savory goodness. Each bite is comfort, but the underlying tension? Unshakable. Then comes the real pressure test: ham sui gok. That golden, crispy glutinous rice dumpling demands my full attention—crunchy outside, savory inside, gone in seconds. I power through lo bak go—pan-fried turnip cake with those glorious crispy edges and soft, savory center. I sneak in a plate of cheung fan—silky rice noodle rolls draped in just the right drizzle of soy sauce—before finally reaching the grand finale: liu sha bao. The fluffy, golden bun cracks open, releasing a river of molten salted egg yolk custard. One wrong move, and my shirt’s done for. With my phone still silent and the baby miraculously asleep, I take a deep breath and savor the victory. Dim sum anxiety? Conquered—for now. But next time? I’m bringing backup. 📍 Lunasia Dim Sum House 500 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801