Delhi Man's Take on 'Momo vs Dim Sum' Goes Viral: 'Dono Me Bartan Ka Fark Hai'

A man who was curious to know about the difference between ‘momo and dim sum’ turned to his friend from Delhi for an answer. The response he received was both humorous and straightforward, and has been gaining significant traction on X (formerly known as Twitter). According to the Delhiite, the difference lies in the presentation of both dishes. This witty explanation quickly went viral, resonating with many who found it both amusing and relatable. Many even came up with their own takes on the question.

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“Am I right or I am right?” wrote X user Rishabh Kaushik as he shared a screenshot of his WhatsApp chat with a friend from Delhi. When he asked his friend about the difference between ‘momo’ and ‘dim sum’, the reply was, “Bartan ka. Bamboo box mein aae to dim sum hain or plate mein aae to momo [It’s all in the serving. If they come in a bamboo box, they’re dim sum. If they come on a plate, they’re momo].”

Take a look at the screenshot of WhatsApp chat below:

The post was shared on September 1 on X. It has since accumulated over 1.2 lakh views and the numbers are still increasing. Many even took to the comments section of the post to share their thoughts.

Here’s how people reacted to Delhi man’s take on momo vs dim sum:

“Momos are made from maida. Dim sums are made from rice-sheets,” wrote an individual.

Another added, “Same question I asked a momo seller.”

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“If you pay 100 Rs and eat by hand it’s Momos if by chopsticks after paying 500 it’s dim sum,” expressed a third.

A fourth commented, “Momo k saath laal chutni, Dim sum k saath dip [Momo comes with chutney, dim sum with dip].”

“Pehli baar mai bhi confuse ho gya tha dekh ke [Even I got confused after seeing them for the first time],” admitted a fifth Internet user.