Dim sum /ˈdimˈsʌm/ (simplified Chinese: 点心; traditional Chinese: 點心; Cantonese Yale: dím sām; pinyin: diǎnxīn) is a style of Chinese cuisine (particularly Cantonese but also other varieties) prepared as small bite-sized portions of food served in small steamer baskets or on small plates. Dim sum dishes are usually served with tea, and together form a full tea brunch. Dim sum traditionally are served as fully cooked, ready-to-serve dishes.