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2016-07-31
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Din Tai Fung is a well known restaurant from Taiwan, specialising in xiaolongbao (steamed pork dumplings). It has a number of branches in Singapore with Paragon outlet as the flagship outlet in Singapore. The outlet was also one of the largest in Singapore with a private dining room.I reached the outlet just before it opened for business and could spot about 10 people waiting outside the restaurant. I was swiftly showed to a table. The staff also kindly provided me with a bag basket to put my ha
I reached the outlet just before it opened for business and could spot about 10 people waiting outside the restaurant. I was swiftly showed to a table. The staff also kindly provided me with a bag basket to put my handbag, plus a cloth to cover it. Hot tea was served without asked, and was chargeable at $1++.
Steamed Custard Bun 流沙包 ($2++)The bun was served pipping hot. The skin was thin and smooth with its filling flowing out easily like lava.
Steamed Assorted Bun Infused with Truffle Oil 菌菇大包 ($2++)Similar to the Steamed Custard Bun, the skin was thin. It was nicely smelled of truffle oil. The chopped mushroom filling was juicy and flavourful.
Deep-fried Handmade Tofu with Water Chestnuts & Mushrooms 酥炸素豆腐 ($8.60++)Served with sweet chilli sauce.
The tofu was quite crispy on the outside. Inside it was soft and different from the usual tofu. It was packed with shredded black fungus, shiitake mushrooms and water chestnuts. The black fungus and water chestnuts gave the tofu a unique crunchy texture. The mushrooms gave a earthy taste to the simple looking tofu.
Steamed Layered Red Date Cakes 枣泥糕 ($4.80++ / 2 pieces)The simple looking cake had a kueh kueh texture, being sticky and chewy. It had a kind of unique sweetness.
Overall the food was not bad. The tea was refilled often. Although it was just 11am, queue was already formed outside the restaurant.Post
