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I tried both their dim sum and chinese dinner here. Their dim sum was decent but I kind of was expecting better quality than what I would get in LA and this place sadly didn't help. The shrimp dumplings (Har Gow), the shrimp was okay but the wrapping was too thick. Sadly I have had better in LA. I enjoyed their BBQ pork pastry which was good. They make the triangular shape. Not sure if the new norm is now serving that way but I grew up eating the rectangular shaped BBQ pork pastry.
Their beef and shrimp noodle rolls were decent. They served hot soy sauce on the side for you to pour which was new to me. Usually it's served lukewarm. That was a nice touch.
Their siu mai (pork/shrimp) dumpling was alright. Nothing to praise about this one.
I ordered the curry baby squids which were really good. I don't think it's a thing in LA and I grew up eating this so definitely a nice dim sum to order.
Tried the chicken glutinuous rice wrapped in some leaf and that was as expected. Good but nothing to write home about.
I tried this Quail egg deep fried taro ball which was unique but not sure if the egg was supposed to be runny or not as it was served soft boiled. It was okay, not sure I would order this again.
I also tried some dessert, they didn't have Malaysian sponge cake but something else which was just Mantau bread sheets with sweetened salty egg yolk. It was okay but not sure I would order this again.
They have a promotion where if you order by 11am, your dim sum will be charged at small size rate which at the time was $3.30 a plate. That probably explains the busyness of this establishment before 11am. They charge mandatory $1.50 a person for tea.
Few days later I tried the dinner selections. I have no idea on the prices as my aunt treated us but let's put it this way, I enjoyed their dinner more than their dim sum.
We got the standard communal soup which consisted of pork, carrots, and watercrest. Good but nothing special as I can make this at home.
I tried the Peking duck which had an odd presentation. Refer to my picture and you'll see why. Maybe it's a LA thing but here they serve the expected flour flat wraps to eat with your duck but in LA, seems like they use Mantau bread as the bread to wrap with their ducks. I prefer the flour flat wraps as I also grew up eating it that way as well. The condiments served were a little odd though. There were marshmallows, raisins, strawberries, cantaloupe, and honey dew slices. Not quite sure why they were there. Definitely didn't make any sense to me. I just used the typical green onion slices and hoisin sauce with my duck.
Next were chinese style pork ribs which were very good. Very juicy and great sauce. I would order it again. Little tricky to eat with chopsticks. I opted to eat with my hands.
Next were snow pea leafs with some bean burds and dried scallop shreds with chicken broth. This was good and healthy.
Then we tried the shrimp and broccoli. The shrimp was coated with mayo (similar to Honey walnut shrimp dishes people are accustomed to). That was good.
Then we tried the beef slices with various vegetables. There were some pineapple slices in it which was nice. Gave a nice sweet and savory experience.
Next dish was various vegetables and shrooms. Similar flavoring as the previous vegetable dish.
Another dish with bok choy and soft tofu. The round brown tofu were very good and had awesome texture and full of flavor from the wet broth coated in. I'd order this again.
We also tried Mapo tofu, standard good flavor and mild heat. Excellent to go with rice.
Next was a whole chicken which was flavored as if we were eating fish. Lots of green onion slices, sweet wine , cilnatro, and some red pepper strips. I really enjoyed this dish. Chicken was very juicy and cooked perfectly.
Desserts we got some gochi jello, cookies, and a red grain soup. Nothing special but good way to end a meal. I'd come here again for their dinner.
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