Hi @moonboy403,
Thanks. Yah it’s rather sad the state of service in higher end Chinese restaurants.
Tea: Thanks. Oh definitely some teas don’t need to steep that long. Our first cup tasted like… hot water with a tiny hint of flavor.
I don’t know what the Chinese name for it is, but it’s the same dipping sauce seen at Sea Harbour, Elite and various Hong Kong Cantonese restaurants when you order Boiled Live Shrimp (lightly sweeter and more savory than just plain ol’ Soy Sauce). Thanks.