Dim Sum ...

The willowy Chinese boy sashayed out of the kitchen - he placed the bamboo steamers upon the pale wood of the table - 

We could see the cook, bent over his mysterious vessels - 

The dim sum cafe was empty save for the three of us - 

Mini cabs prowled the street outside - 

Sophie and I had met Paul in The Forest Gate Tavern - we'd walked to Leytonstone - 

This was the first time I'd eaten shaomai - 

Each mouthful was strange and wonderful - 

My chop sticks were magician's wands - 

22.00

April 12 2015

The Panda Dim Sum Cafe

Leytonstone