The alternative to pricier Tropical Chinese, Kon Chau offers no-frills dim sum all day long. Tucked away in a strip mall off Bird Road, patrons check off their orders from printed lists and the dim sum comes straight from the kitchen (rather than being pushed around in steaming carts). Items start at $1 and you can also order regular menu items. Kon Chau, 8376 Bird Rd., Miami, FL 33155; tel: (305) 553-7799.
Directions: Take Bird Rd. west to 83rd Ave. The restaurant is between 83rd and 84th avenues on the south side of the road, in the Lucky’s Oriental Market shopping center.