Penang has seen a pregnant increase of mainland People's Republic of China Chinese restaurants inwards recent years together with Wei Fang Bao Zi (味坊包子) at Mount Erskine is 1 of the latest additions. The identify is manned past times a mainland People's Republic of China Chinese span amongst thick Chinese accent; the carte du jour features a vast multifariousness of northern mainland People's Republic of China Chinese delights- from Steamed Bao (Bun), home-made Dumplings to Noodles together with simply about uncommonly seen starters.... amongst incredibly affordable prices. The identify has express servers thence create non hold off the orders volition live on served fast. While nosotros were amazed amongst the selection together with competitive cost points, nosotros flora the nutrient was a piddling greasy to our liking together with the sense of savor mightiness live on also exquisite for us. The eatery is housed inwards a semi detached identify along Mount Erskine, adjacent to Jung Won Korean Restaurant.
Home-made Dumplings (Rm 1.50 each)- 狗不理包子/ 韭菜鸡蛋包子/ 猪肉韭菜包子/ 猪肉白菜包子
Pan Fried Dumplings/ 生煎包 (Rm 8 for 5)
Noodles amongst Meat Sauce/ 炸酱面 (Rm 7)
Scallion Pancake 葱油饼 (Rm 1.50)
Blanched Lotus Roots 拌藕 (Rm 7)
The Steamed Buns are the pop choices inwards Wei Fang Bao Zi but none of them shine. The Mean Buns fared slightly improve than the Chives-Egg Bun every bit the latter 1 was nether seasoned, it barely registered whatever taste. The peel of the Buns was unusually every bit compared to the local ones- the local ones comes amongst a sleek sweetness piece Wei Fang Bao Zi's does non fifty-fifty comport a hint of sweetness. But it was soundless fluffy nevertheless. The Pan Dried Dumplings outshined the Buns; at to the lowest degree they carried simply about broth inside together with the outer layer was crisp. The contrast inwards texture did score simply about marks.
Skip the Scallion Pancake together with blanched Lotus Roots, both were rather bland together with were greasy. Proceed similar a shot to the Meat sauce Noodles (炸酱面), which nosotros idea it was the best dish of the day. It stole the limelight amongst its gigantic constituent amongst a splash of night but seemingly convincing Meat sauce. The seize amongst teeth was satisfying amongst the assistance of al-dente Noodles, savory Meat sauce together with heaps of crunchy greens (julienned Carrots together with Cucumber), it was skillful on its ain but fifty-fifty improve amongst a touching on of the Chili flakes.
Not a shabby identify to sense authentic northern mainland People's Republic of China Chinese delights but endeavour at your ain discretion.
Ratings:
Taste: 6.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Service: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Price: 7.5/10 (1-3 expensive, 4-7 average, 8-10 cheap)
Parking: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Ambiance: 6.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Non-Halal
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Additional Information:
Address: 80-H, Mount Erskine, 10470, Penang.
Business Hours: seven am to ten pm. Closed on Mondays.
Contact Number: 6017- 435 0832
