China Jade Seafood Restaurant

Don’t mistake the China Jade on the south side of the Far East Center with the China Jade in Aurora. This smallish version of the standard dim sum hall lacks the point-and-serve push carts, opting instead for sushi-style menus so that guests can check off their favorites in Chinese, English or Vietnamese. (A standard menu is also available, with more of the promised seafood.) We always start with savory barbecued-pork buns in both the baked and steamed varieties. Other must-haves include glazed duck breast in a sweet and fatty jus, gelatinous turnip and sausage cakes, and bell pepper stuffed with shrimp paste. Sesame balls with sweet bean centers make a perfect dessert to accompany a pot of green or chrysanthemum tea. Bring friends, because dim sum is the ultimate small-plate experience.