Crystal Jade La Mian, Suntec City
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Date: 19 Feb, 2006
Venue: Crystal Jade La Mian XiaoLongBao, Suntec City
Menu:
Pork Belly and Preserved Veg ($11.50), Sauteed Sliced Eel ($10.80), Fried Nian Gao ($9), Four Seasons Long Beans ($8), Beijing Pork Dumplings ($4.50), Shanghai XiaoLongBao ($3.60), Glutinous Rice Ball in Sweet Wine ($3), Souffle Egg White Ball ($4.50).
The Experience:
There's nothing like consistency at Crystal Jade restaurants. Actually, so much so that it's becoming a little bland and lacking in excitement. But its always such flavours that bring us back. Complementing our dishes with hot steamed rice, Crystal Jade's dumplings and XiaoLongBaos are definitely way much better than the overly-hyped Ding Tai Fung. At least the XiaoLongBao in the former is filled with a more flavourful stock. If you really want to splurge on Ding Tai Fung, the Shanghai branch sets the standards. The Singapore one has disappointed me on 3 occassions.
The pork belly was wonderfully fragant with the use of sweet mei choy. However, it was way too sweet for my liking. The sauteed slice eels were tender, unlike some of the chewier ones you get outside and there is a nice coating of sauce that ensured that the fish was protected from the high heat. The fried nian gao is a usual staple although I would have preferred a lighter hand at the salt. The beans were nicely done, a little squeaky for my liking but everyone else enjoyed it. Squeaky beans make my hair stand at ends =)
Desserts were so-so. I never liked the egg smell of fried egg souffle although fellow diners found that the souffles were of pretty high standards. The redbean stuffing included slices of bananas which imparted a fragrance. The glutinous balls in sweet rice wine is also worth trying although it is an acquired taste.
Total bill for 5: $78
If consistency is what you want, Crystal Jade delivers it.
benjamintanjm at 11:56 AM |
Crystal Jade La Mian, Suntec City
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Date: 19 Feb, 2006
Venue: Crystal Jade La Mian XiaoLongBao, Suntec City
Menu:
Pork Belly and Preserved Veg ($11.50), Sauteed Sliced Eel ($10.80), Fried Nian Gao ($9), Four Seasons Long Beans ($8), Beijing Pork Dumplings ($4.50), Shanghai XiaoLongBao ($3.60), Glutinous Rice Ball in Sweet Wine ($3), Souffle Egg White Ball ($4.50).
The Experience:
There's nothing like consistency at Crystal Jade restaurants. Actually, so much so that it's becoming a little bland and lacking in excitement. But its always such flavours that bring us back. Complementing our dishes with hot steamed rice, Crystal Jade's dumplings and XiaoLongBaos are definitely way much better than the overly-hyped Ding Tai Fung. At least the XiaoLongBao in the former is filled with a more flavourful stock. If you really want to splurge on Ding Tai Fung, the Shanghai branch sets the standards. The Singapore one has disappointed me on 3 occassions.
The pork belly was wonderfully fragant with the use of sweet mei choy. However, it was way too sweet for my liking. The sauteed slice eels were tender, unlike some of the chewier ones you get outside and there is a nice coating of sauce that ensured that the fish was protected from the high heat. The fried nian gao is a usual staple although I would have preferred a lighter hand at the salt. The beans were nicely done, a little squeaky for my liking but everyone else enjoyed it. Squeaky beans make my hair stand at ends =)
Desserts were so-so. I never liked the egg smell of fried egg souffle although fellow diners found that the souffles were of pretty high standards. The redbean stuffing included slices of bananas which imparted a fragrance. The glutinous balls in sweet rice wine is also worth trying although it is an acquired taste.
Total bill for 5: $78
If consistency is what you want, Crystal Jade delivers it.
benjamintanjm at 11:56 AM |
