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    The aunties behind the counter have been known to yell, and there is always a line, and nobody seems to mind either. Good Mong Kok is a Chinatown takeaway dim sum counter where the har gow come stuffed with real chunks of shrimp and the char siu bao run softball-size. Portsmouth Square is a short walk away if you need somewhere to sit. Bring cash, keep your order ready, and let the crowd move.

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    • Siu mai

      “The takeout-only bakery dishes out toothsome siu mai, extra-savory scallion buns, with a crackly top layer, and comforting sesame balls stuffed with sweet red bean.”

      San Francisco Chronicle
    • Scallion buns

      “The takeout-only bakery dishes out toothsome siu mai, extra-savory scallion buns, with a crackly top layer, and comforting sesame balls stuffed with sweet red bean.”

      San Francisco Chronicle
    • Sesame balls

      “The takeout-only bakery dishes out toothsome siu mai, extra-savory scallion buns, with a crackly top layer, and comforting sesame balls stuffed with sweet red bean.”

      San Francisco Chronicle
    • Youtiao

      “It’s also a great place to score youtiao, referred to as “Chinese donuts” on the menu.”

      San Francisco Chronicle

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