Sunday, October 15, 2006

Shanghai Ding Tai Feng

SP told me about this new place near Queensbay - Shanghai Ding Tai Feng. Or as the sign shows, "House of Dumpling".

The place is still quite new, but I could see it's getting popular. SP actually heard about the place from a fellow blogger, and now you're hearing about it from us!

Getting there is quite easy. Just head to Gold Coast and turn into Queensbay. You can't miss the restaurant. Just look for the huge signboard on your right.


dimsum

They mainly serve dimsum and a few handmade noodle dishes. SP told me about a few of their dimsums, but what really caught my attention was the dimsum with soup on the inside - siew loong pau. I really liked this dish, especially when it's still piping hot. Hold the dimsum in your spoon, bit a small bit on the side to let the steaming hot soup flow out, let it cool a little, and pop the whole thing into your mouth. Yum!

Then there's the oddly named "pockey mouse" dimsum. SP said they looked more like porcupines. Maybe the dish should be called "pokey mouse" instead. The pau skin is speckled with black seeds that I couldn't identify, and inside is a sweet filling. The speckled pau skin adds a very nice texture.

dimsum
From top left: SP cornering the last "pockey mouse", "pockey mice" huddled together, roasted pork ramen, siew loong pau, deep fried red bean bun, Shanghai pot stickers.

dimsumHighly recommended. We would have ordered more if we had brought enough money. Nevermind. There's still next time.

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