Dim Sum with

Oakland Chinatown’s Peony Seafood Restaurant is the last remaining dim sum banquet hall in the neighborhood-a place where generations have gathered for yum cha, celebrations, and unforgettable meals. In this episode, I sit down with some special guests to share dim sum, talk about the importance of Cantonese banquet halls, and reflect on why preserving our culture matters.
From har gow and siu mai to full banquet feasts, these meals are more than just food-they’re a connection to history, tradition, and community.
Thank you to Randy, Susanna, and Brandon for joining me in this episode. And shout out to Peony Seafood Restaurant for hosting us for this conversation.
What’s in this episode:
• The last dim sum banquet hall in Oakland Chinatown
• Conversations about dim sum culture and traditions
• The role of banquet halls in Cantonese celebrations
• Why preserving culture matters
Let’s celebrate the flavors and traditions that bring us together.
Drop a comment below with your favorite dim sum dish or a memory from a Chinatown banquet!
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I'm Victor, and I was born and raised throughout Oakland and the Bay Area. In Collection Three: “People I've Met", we come back to the Bay to highlight some people that I've met throughout life, as well as through running this series so far. We dig more into the stories about where they're from, what they do, and explore some of the best food the Bay Area has to offer together.
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