Eggplant Buns!

Does this count as dim sum? I had delicious eggplant buns at BackBar in Union Square. These yu hsiang eggplant buns were very mild in their spice, but pleasant. Compared to the usual yu hsiang dishes, it's lightly dressed in the sweet salty spicy sauce, but the light flavor is refreshing. A little carrot for crunch, cilantro, and, I think, a tiny bit of onion? The steam half bun things were pretty good, too. Good ratio of filling to bun. I really enjoyed these.

Score: 4.5/5 - Well, I might have to have these the next time I'm at BackBar! Something delish to counter the strong drinks.