The "Dim Sum Express" track service at Genki Sushi is super fun for delivering Hong Kong-style dim sum on rails — the chef recommends eight classic must-tries.

Reported and photographed by Huang Shiyuan, Taipei correspondent

Following four Japanese-cuisine-focused dining brands — Genki Sushi, Take-out Genki Sushi, Teishoku 8, and DimGenki Magic Touch — Genki has now stepped beyond Japanese fare to explore Hong Kong-style dim sum. This time, the Genki Group has even incorporated the track train system from the DimGenki Shinkansen Sushi to add a new twist to enjoying Hong Kong dim sum.

▲ The track train delivers not sushi, but Hong Kong-style dim sum.


▲ It can also deliver drinks. The one in the middle is the must-have salty lemon 7-Up at Hong Kong-style diners.

Dim Sum Express currently offers over 40 types of Hong Kong-style dim sum, most of which are guided by the expertise of Master Chef Li Jincheng, head chef of Hong Kong’s popular dim sum specialty shop Lung Tai Tze. Among them are eight featured classic dim sums: Shrimp Dumpling King, Abalone Siu Mai, Traditional Glutinous Rice Chicken, Lava Custard Bun, Silky Flip Cake, Snow Mountain Char Siu Bao, Not Fried Rice Roll, and Pan-fried Shrimp Paste-Stuffed Eggplant. You might be curious about what “Not Fried Rice Roll” is — this dish features silky rice net skin wrapped around shrimp paste, water chestnuts, celery, and crispy fried bean curd skin, offering a multi-layered texture. Dim Sum Express prices range from NT$58 to NT$128.

The ordering process begins by selecting your desired dishes on a tablet. Once confirmed, the items are delivered to your seat via a track train. After finishing your meal, press the checkout button and proceed to the counter. There are two levels for picking up food: the upper level features a Shinkansen-like train, while the lower level uses a simple conveyor belt — yet both accurately deliver dim sum to each table, including drinks. The Shinkansen train is equipped with infrared sensors that automatically return it to the kitchen a few seconds after the customer picks up their meal. As for used plates, staff will come by to collect them.


▲ Order via tablet, and your food will be delivered right to your table.

The first Dim Sum Express outlet is located at the intersection of Lin Sen North Road and Chang Chun Road, rather than in the densely packed dining districts of Dongcheng or Xinyi. This location was previously the top-performing Genki Sushi outlet in Taiwan. Considering the characteristics of the surrounding commercial area — where many still seek late-night meals — Genki has transformed it into Dim Sum Express, which emphasizes handcrafted dim sum “steamed to order.” It aims to complement the nearby Lin Sen Genki Sushi branch, relocated to a lane beside the Regent Taipei Hotel, providing a great spot for night owls to grab a bite.


▲ Dim Sum Express prices range from NT$58 to NT$128 (this includes drinks).

▲ Lava Custard Bun.

▲ Traditional Glutinous Rice Chicken.

▲Abalone Siu Mai.

Regarding future expansion plans, Liang Mingcong, CEO of the Genki brand, stated that the group will invest NT$300 million in the new Dim Sum Express brand, aiming to open 15 outlets within three years. They also plan to expand overseas, with Hong Kong as the first target market. They believe the track train delivery of Hong Kong-style dim sum will attract many customers. Japan is the second target market.

Location: 2F, No. 40, Chang Chun Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City (entrance on Lin Sen North Road)
Tel: 02-2511-5598