Tag Archives: Dim Sum

Our Favourite Dim Sum at Crystal Jade Suntec City Branch

Posted on May 27, 2022 by bookjunkie

This was truly satisfying after a disappointing experience at Canton Paradise. I feel that the Paradise group does a superior La Mian or handmade noodles and spicy vinegrette dumplings, but for Cantonese food, especially Dim Sum, Crystal Jade can’t be … Continue reading →

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Underwhelmed at Tim Ho Wan

Posted on November 27, 2013 by bookjunkie

Even though I went with low expectations, after reading countless other blog reviews, I was still underwhelmed. I didn’t even feel like blogging about it but B wanted me to because he feels I should blog about not that great … Continue reading →

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Iced Latte at Tiong Bahru Bakery (Raffles City)

Posted on September 9, 2013 by bookjunkie

Tiong Bahru Bakery used to be very exclusive when it first popped up at a remote corner in the old Singapore estate, Tiong Bahru. A real French Cafe, finally. But now that it has a second branch I’m glad it’s … Continue reading →

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Dim Sum at My Village

Posted on May 7, 2013 by bookjunkie

I know that everyone’s trying to get a seat at the famed Tim Ho Wan from Hong Kong, but I am satisfied with the offerings at Crystal Jade and the Old Hong Kong Taste at My Village. The tiny egg … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Dumplings

Posted on December 20, 2012 by bookjunkie

Tried out the new Crystal Jade at Vivo some time ago but couldn’t get to blogging about it with all the openings of new cafes I was more excited to blog about first. The colours here were attractive but the … Continue reading →

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Junction 8: Crystal Jade & NTUC Finest

Posted on November 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

Our default place to go for affordable but good Dim Sum is Crystal Jade. I find the service good and my tea or iced water is regularly topped up.  I really love the porridge, steamed BBQ pau and carrot cake … Continue reading →

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Dim Sum at Yum Char (Serangoon Garden Country Club)

Posted on February 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

You don’t have to be a member of the club to dine at Yum Char. There’s also another branch in Chinatown which I’ve tried as well, but to be honest I prefer to have Dim Sum at Taste Paradise at … Continue reading →

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Old Hong Kong Taste at My Village (Serangoon Gardens)

Posted on February 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

At first I thought the service was lacking, but they might have been busy due to the Chinese New Year Corporate lunches.  There was a plump older Singaporean aunty who was bringing the Dim Sum around and she tried so … Continue reading →

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Dim Sum at Crystal Jade

Posted on January 15, 2011 by bookjunkie

We keep returning to Crystal Jade because of the unpretentious service and good quality dim sum.  Also even though we were only a party of two they didn’t stick us in some corner or in between a bunch of people. … Continue reading →

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Yummy Dim Sum in Opulent Settings = Paradise

Posted on June 14, 2010 by bookjunkie

This place is called Taste Paradise, but to me it seemed like a Dim Sum paradise as I observed baskets of steaming Dim Sum on tables as we were whisked away into the narrow corridors of this opulent restaurant.  As … Continue reading →

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