Came down here on a Saturday evening for dinner and they were already half packed. The first thing you notice is the place is very rudimentary, floor tiles is slightly greasy sticky and I knew it straight away the food was going to be good and authentic. The service is efficient and on point, got the menu and water as we sat down. Ordered the XLB, Xiao long bao, Chinese sausage fried rice, spring onion pancake and pan fried pork dumplings. The food came out very quickly and it was definitely cooked to order as the buzz from kitchen rang out for each order.
Spring onion pancakes were had a crunchy crust, the centre was chewy and packed plenty of savoury flavour, just like how I had it in China. The fried rice was cooked in a wok with nice amount of oil to keep the rice seperate and packed plenty of wok hei (breath of the wok). XLB was small in size but well portioned for a mouth explosion with the hot soup inside as you one biter. This is the real experience of XLB.
The fried pork dumpling is definitely made in store during the day over at one of the dining tables and cooked to order. The flavours were spot on and the bottom of the dumpling is crispy.
All in all we finished our food and most impressive is their chilli oil on the table is house made, the umami flavours and the mix of heat is perfect, not too spicy and enhances every dish ever so slightly.
Long Dragon Dumpling House - 322 Kings Way
Jay Cao - 2 months ago
I'm not one for hyperbole or platitudes, but the pho broth was absolutely outstanding, I drank every drop. A great blend of sweet and salty with a rich base. Good toppings, right amount of noodles, it was amazing. Don't bother with Victoria St, we've got it all here in Koornang Road!
Pho Huong Viet - 74 Koornang Rd
Al Grant - in the last week
Food was very average. Not your authentic Vietnamese food taste.
We didn't expect much, but gave it a try anyways. Com tam was okay, pickled veggies were okay, shredded pork was very dry. The soup and sauce was not too good.
The pho was not good either.
The staff went to the back kitchen and spoke with their peers for a long time. We had to go into the kitchen to order.
Can't say I recommend this spot.
Saigon River - 475 South Rd
Johnny Le - 4 months ago
Great local Friday night takeaway feast with friends. Awesome value and favourite were Mongolian lamb, honey chicken and dim sum. We’ve been back 3-4 times since and always delicious!
Sun Sun Asian Restaurant - 611 Robinson Rd W
Vanilla Pod - 3 months ago
Just got take out here and was pleasantly surprised that it was given with a free tote bag and a complementary rice pudding! Best range of vegan and veg options in the area as well and wonderful variety of food! 10/10 recommend!