Big statement was made a twosome months dorsum in addition to it stirred upwards the excitement of Xiao Long Bao devotees. The newly opened branch on Lower Ground flooring of Gurney Plaza (right side yesteryear side to the nutrient courtroom on the same floor) is the kickoff outpost of the Taiwanese-based Dumpling expert. The scream itself- Din Tai Fung needs no farther introduction; the big depict of the build is of course, Shanghainese Soup Dumplings or widely known equally Xiao Long Bao but they are non a one-trick pony. The big card features a vast pick of Chinese eats... from Chinese hand-pulled Noodles to the well-received Fried Rice or comfortable timeless Chinese sweetness treats. We similar the interior decor- well-partitioned amongst wooden elements exuding a calm in addition to zen vibe. Adequate distance in addition to infinite are allocated for each tabular array in addition to comfort is assured. Service is goodness in addition to attentive, non likewise bad for kickoff performance hateful solar daytime (though nosotros were non wow-ed yesteryear the food).
Truffle Xiao Long Bao (Rm 9.10 each)
Signature Xiao Long Bao (Rm seven for iii pieces)
We dropped yesteryear for supper in addition to nosotros could non materials ourselves amongst to a greater extent than items in addition to thence had a few merely to sample. Their Signature Xiao Long Bao is in all probability the most-ordered detail of the day. Complement must move given for offering such a flexibility, 1 may opt to bring iii pieces inwards lieu of the park vi or 12 in addition to thence fifty-fifty lone-ranger tin relish the dumplings without the describe of piece of job organization of overeating. The frail pleated Soup Dumplings come upwards amongst pork filling in addition to a splash of sweet, meaty broth. It was served to us hot... but non equally pipage hot equally nosotros would bring hoped. The broth was meticulously seasoned in addition to the filling was toothsome but the dumpling pare was a tad likewise thick to our liking. The texture somewhat was inappropriate in addition to spoiled the overall performance.
Truffle Xiao Long Bao on the other hand, had a soft hint of earthy Mushroomy flavor imbued but the dumpling pare was a disappointment. Probably kickoff hateful solar daytime jitters but in that place unopen to areas that they should actually hold off into.
Ratings:
Taste: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Service: 7.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Price: 7/10 (1-3 expensive, 4-7 average, 8-10 cheap)
Parking: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Ambiance: 7.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Non-Halal
Service Charge: No
Prices shown are GST-inclusive
Prices shown are GST-inclusive
Additional Information:
Address: B1-05C, Gurney Plaza, Persiaran Gurney, 10250, Georgetown, Penang.
Business Hours: xi am to 10 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: 604- 218 9645
