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2010-11-08
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It has been a long time since I visited Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao. Since we were in the vicinity we decided to try our luck to see if we could get our seats without waiting too long on a Sat evening.Our favourite dish was the Xiao Long Bao, but to our disappointment, it is now only 5 small pcs for $5. Luckily it was still nice like last time.I ordered the Pork Chop La Mian which used to be one of my favourites, & was excited that we could choose the type of noodles we want now. So I ask
Our favourite dish was the Xiao Long Bao, but to our disappointment, it is now only 5 small pcs for $5. Luckily it was still nice like last time.
I ordered the Pork Chop La Mian which used to be one of my favourites, & was excited that we could choose the type of noodles we want now. So I asked for the "dao xiao mian" (刀削面). When my food finally came, they gave me the wrong type of noodles & so I was told to wait for the chef to re-cook, but I could "eat the pork chop 1st". By the time the correct noodles was served my pork chop had already turned cold & harden. What's more my pork chop serving was a miserable plate of 3 thin slices of pork. But we saw the customers next to us with the same food but big generous portion of the pork chop. My noodles were oso a bit tough & not as Q or chewy as I imagined.
We also ordered the Shandong Pancake to share ($2.80++), which is actually like Roti Prata, but with spring onion diced & mixed into the pancake. Nice & crispy! Good choice this time.
The standard of this restaurant seems to have dropped somewhat, or maybe it is inconsistent now, what more with slightly higher prices & smaller servings. I hope my next visit will be better!
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