Dim sum is one of the best brunch adventures to undertake with a handful of friends. As long as everyone’s mildly game (and free from dietary restrictions), the cheapness of each dish creates a low-risk, high-reward situation. And the more people you have, the more you get to try. If you’ve never done dim sum before, it’s worth heading to HK Café for the full experience of pulling steamed buns off the many carts shuttling between packed tables. But if you’re looking to up your game, head to Pure Spice, which tends to have no wait and serves its dishes cooked to order instead of off carts, upping the freshness. Delicate har gow shrimp dumplings and a hearty congee with preserved egg are always worth the investment. ANDREA DAMEWOOD