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2013-12-29
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There was a rather long queue of the restaurant, but my friend and I persisted in waiting to be seated – there was no second option for us.The interior of Paradise Dynasty in Westgate didn't disappoint me. Though slightly different from the branch at ION Orchard, it still brings forth the fusion between the imperial chinese reign and modern interior design. The restaurant’s plush dining ambience is intricately designed to capture the bygone era of Imperial China in a contemporary fashion. It cer
The interior of Paradise Dynasty in Westgate didn't disappoint me. Though slightly different from the branch at ION Orchard, it still brings forth the fusion between the imperial chinese reign and modern interior design.
The restaurant’s plush dining ambience is intricately designed to capture the bygone era of Imperial China in a contemporary fashion. It certainly marries tradition with innovation, a match made in heaven. The lightings are a soft glow, and the table was very wide. It's very difficult to stretch your hands across the table to hold your dining partner's hands (if you're with your girlfriend or boyfriend).
Drunken Chicken - SGD7.80Be forewarned; this is a cold dish. The chicken was very fresh, and perhaps it have been blanched in boiling water because the pink texture is retained. People who are not used to having cold chicken may be a daredevil to try this exquisite-tasting dish. The light soya sauce, and the simple marination of the chicken in hua diao jiu aroused a certain kind of nostalgia within me.
"La Mian" Sliced Pork - SGD9.80Savour this bowl of soup while it is piping hot! Paradise dynasty boasts of having 18 types of silky handmade La Mian. This isn't mere puffery, indeed there were chefs in the open-concept kitchen producing the "La Mian" from scratch. The soup was a delicious pork broth, accompanying the sliced pork, an egg and green leafy vegetables.
Mixed Dumpling (8 pcs) - SGD13.80This may sound like a marketing gimmick, but the colourful creations really do take creativity. Offered in 8 innovative flavours and inspired from northern and southern China, these mixed dumplings is definitely a must-try! It was no surprise to see people dining in only just for the mixed dumplings. You have to eat in this order: original, ginseng, foie gras, black truffles, crab roe, cheese, garlic and Szechuan.
After biting through the top of the xiao long bao, one can really see the soup pouring out and the minced meat in that delicious bun!
Pan-fried Pork Dumpling - SGD3.90The dumplings tasted FANTASTIC! It was fried, and then steamed, thus the base of the pork dumpling would have markings of a deep-frying technique. It combines both crispiness and waxiness, that kind of taste where you chew into any steamed bun.
There is a tendency for the service crew to overlook people. I have seen many customers trying to get the attention of the service crew but they are too focused on checking on the kitchen instead of observing the needs of the diners. Some waitresses also do not understand English, and hence there may be misunderstandings if you cannot converse well in mandarin like me.
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