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2013-06-07
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Read more food reviews at http://thehungrybunnie.blogspot.comOf all the million eateries in Bugis Junction, Crystal Jade La Mian XLB probably ranks as my first choice. This Shanghainese-style eatery under the formidable Crystal Jade Group consistently churns out decent fare at very affordable prices. We had:1) Pork Dumplings with Spicy Chilli Sauce ($7.50): fat, juicy wantons in a pool of vinegar and soy and chilli mix. The wantons, stuffed generously with fresh pork mince and chopped leafy gree
Of all the million eateries in Bugis Junction, Crystal Jade La Mian XLB probably ranks as my first choice. This Shanghainese-style eatery under the formidable Crystal Jade Group consistently churns out decent fare at very affordable prices.
We had:
1) Pork Dumplings with Spicy Chilli Sauce ($7.50): fat, juicy wantons in a pool of vinegar and soy and chilli mix. The wantons, stuffed generously with fresh pork mince and chopped leafy greens, was nicely lifted by the bright acidity of the piquant sauce
2) Sautéed French Bean with minced pork and olive leaf ($12): a must-try here. The greens are nicely charred with "wok hei" and the mei cai imparts just the right amount of saltiness. A sprinkle of chilli bits lent a subtle heat
3) Deep-Fried Beancurd with Salt and Pepper ($7.50) was one helluva addictive snack. Smooth plain bite-sized beancurd cubes were thinly coated with flour and fried to a pretty golden hue, and tossed in a grounded salt and pepper seasoning
4) Double Boiled Chicken Soup ($8.80): despite the noticeable MSG seasoning, this was superbly comforting. This had nice depth of flavour and an old-school homecooked quality about it
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