Alright, so I decided to check out this place, the ‘dim sum bistro’ everyone’s been sort of whispering about. Heard mixed things, you know? Some folks said it was great, others not so much. I figured, gotta see for myself.
Got there around lunchtime. Wasn’t too packed, which was a relief. Found a small table near the back. The place itself felt okay, nothing fancy, just tables and chairs, a bit noisy with the kitchen sounds and people chatting. Standard stuff, really.
Getting Down to Business: Ordering
They handed me one of those paper menus where you tick off what you want. I grabbed the little pencil they provide. Let’s see… I always go for the classics first.
Here’s what I marked down:
- Siu Mai (Pork Dumplings) – Can’t go wrong, usually.
- Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings) – The real test, I think. Gotta see that wrapper.
- Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork Buns) – Steamed ones, obviously.
- Lo Mai Gai (Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf) – Felt like having something substantial.
- Cheung Fun (Rice Noodle Rolls) – Went for the shrimp version.
Gave the sheet to a server who zipped by. Didn’t have to wait too long, which was nice. The tea came first, standard jasmine tea. Poured myself a cup while waiting for the main event.
The Food Arrives
First came the steamers. The Siu Mai and Har Gow looked decent. Popped a Siu Mai in my mouth. Yeah, pretty good. Porky, a bit of shrimp, solid. The Har Gow wrapper was okay, maybe a tiny bit thick? But the shrimp inside was snappy. So, not bad on those fronts.
Then the Char Siu Bao. Fluffy bun, good amount of filling. The BBQ pork wasn’t overly sweet, which I prefer. I ate one pretty quickly.
Next up, the Cheung Fun. The noodle was smooth, sauce was standard soy-based stuff. Shrimp inside was cooked right. No complaints there, did the job.
Finally, unwrapped the Lo Mai Gai. The lotus leaf smell is always great. Dug in with my chopsticks. It had the usual bits – chicken, mushroom, maybe some sausage. Taste was alright, maybe a little bland compared to others I’ve had, but filling. Hit the spot for needing something heavier.
Wrapping Up
Finished my tea. Sat back for a minute. Overall? It was… fine. Yeah, just fine. Nothing blew my mind, but nothing was terrible either. It’s the kind of place you go when you just want some decent dim sum without much fuss.
Flagged down the server for the bill. Paid up at the counter. Didn’t linger. Walked out feeling full, mission accomplished I guess. Would I rush back? Maybe not rush, but if I was in the area and hungry for dim sum, sure, why not? It did the job.
