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2010-11-20
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It was a crowded Saturday evening at town. We were at Wisma and came across the Din Tai Fung outlet there. However, as it was very crowded, we decided to drop by the Pargon outlet instead, as we felt that the service there was better.When we reached the Paragon outlet, we were not surprised to find a long snaking queue forming outside the shop. As we were a large group, (7 pax) it was rather hard to get a seat for us. They told us that the waiting time was about 20-30 mins. We then decided that
When we reached the Paragon outlet, we were not surprised to find a long snaking queue forming outside the shop. As we were a large group, (7 pax) it was rather hard to get a seat for us. They told us that the waiting time was about 20-30 mins. We then decided that we should change location as some of us were too hungry to wait.
While contemplating and where to go next, we were pleasantly surprised when the receptionist told us that they had a seat for us as the previous group had canceled their reservation. We were so happy to be given a 'room' and went on in happily.
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We ordered 3 baskets of Xiao Long bao, fried rice with shrimp, noodle soup with shrimp pork wanton, this beancurd shrimp pancake, and wanton in chilli oil (hong you chao shou)!
1) Xiao Long Bao
What more can i say about the xiao long bao? We could not resist the delicious dim sum and ordered 3 baskets of 10pc! The translucent skin was smooth and thin and tears if you're not quite that careful. The encased broth was flavourful and packed with juicy, savoury meat!
I loved mine with alot of vinegar and a few slices of vinegar, perfection!
2) Wanton in chilli oil (hong you chao shou)
Next we had the wanton in chilli oil. I loved the wantons alot especially when its paired with the special chilli oil & vinegar blend.
3) Shrimp pancake in beancurd skin
Strange as this combination might sound, this dish was super delicious! The shrimps were sweet and fresh and the paste was wrapped in the beancurd skin and deep fried for a interesting texture. Although this was abit oily, all my friends really enjoyed this dish.
4) Fried rice with shrimp
My bf and I had the friend rice with shrimp. This had always been one of my favourites in DTF but i was quite disappointed as the dish came out very bland this round. The shrimps however, were fresh and given generously. I added chilli sauce as some vinegar to mine as it was just too bland for my liking.
5) Noodle soup with shrimp pork wanton
My friend ordered this dish and found it to be bland as well, but he liked the wantons!
Overall, the service was surprisingly good (staff were polite and courteous and kept serving us with refills of drinks) even though it was full house. Would definetely be back for the fantastic XLBs, good service and side dishes!
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