zung1 tau4 faan6盅頭飯盅头饭

Jyutpingzung1 tau4 faan6

Yalejūng tàuh faahn

Definition

Steamed rice with toppings served in a small bowl, typically featuring spareribs, chicken, or meat patties.

colloquialdim sumfood

How it's used

This dish is a staple of traditional dim sum culture, specifically referring to rice steamed directly inside a ceramic cup. The cup is served piping hot, and the sauce from the toppings often permeates the rice, creating a distinct texture and flavor profile. It is rarely found in modern fast food settings and is almost exclusively associated with traditional morning tea experiences.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

ngo5我soeng2想giu3叫go3個fung6鳳zaau2爪paai4排gwat1骨zung1盅tau2頭faan6飯。

I want to order a chicken feet and pork rib rice in a cup.

le1呢gaan1間caa4茶lau4樓ge3嘅zung1盅tau2頭faan6飯hou2好ceot1出meng2名㗎。

The rice in a cup at this tea house is very famous.

Common phrases

fung6鳳zaau2爪paai4排gwat1骨faan6飯

chicken feet and pork rib rice

bak1北gu1菇waat6滑gai1雞faan6飯

steamed chicken with mushroom rice

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with a standard bowl of rice, as the ceramic cup is specifically designed for steaming and is quite hot to the touch. Beginners often try to pick up the cup immediately, which can lead to burnt fingers.