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2013-01-20
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This is my fourth time patronizing Victor's Kitchen - the reasons being this is the place with absolutely satisfying dimsum that makes me want to keep coming back for more! There are a wide variety to choose from, the classics like xiaolongbao, har gao, custard buns (or liu sha bao) and also the special ones that you won't find anywhere. There's also the chee cheong fun with different fillings and many many more. There's definitely something for everyone here! The seating in this place is very v
The seating in this place is very very very compact (I'm not even exaggerating) and squeezy. The business for this place is roaring most of the times (Hint: 3-4pm is the least packed) and you may need to wait. The other time I came at 1pm and was deeply disappointed to find a super long queue outside. Even at 3-4pm, you will find yourself seated right next to another stranger. It resembles a canteen, actually. A very crowded one.
There are posters and newspapers clippings outside and plastered all over the walls telling you "MUST TRY: Golden Lava Buns" (referring to custard buns)! Of course, every time I come, I will definitely order that. It is really a MUST TRY! After my first trying the custard buns here, I decided that custard buns are my favourite part of dimsum menus.
There is a high chance you will end up really unglam when you eat this because it can be quite hot (so leave it aside first) and the filling is very generous and flowy! Be careful when you eat this
The flavouring is very salty and eased by the external plain bun covering. It is a very sinful and enjoyable feeling at the same time - super shiok to eat this!!! Next, it's this spinach dumplings!
At the beginning I was quite surprised to see that there is so much spinach in one dumpling itself... I don't like vegetables but in this dumpling you cannot really taste the spinach. There are also prawns nestled right in the middle of the dumplings. We also ordered the fried prawn dumpings!
The prawns inside each dumpling is really generous, see for yourself:
Absolutely yummy Also, we ordered the obligatory har gao (Definitely must-order for every dimsum meal!!!)
The skin is translucent and of the perfect thickness. There is also a generous portion of prawns stuffed in that small jacket!! They serve the food quite fast (within 5 minutes, everything is served) and clear the tables quite fast using pails. Not very pleasant-looking but definitely efficient.
I will definitely recommend Victor's Kitchen to my dimsum-loving friends. It is really of good quality. I haven't been to the famous Swee Choon yet, but my friends who have been to both always say that these two are surely comparable in terms of quality of food.
However, this will not be an advisable place to bring young kids or business associates because it's really very cramped.
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