Review Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (Average)
Address: No 43, 45, Ground Floor, Jalan Jaya Putra 7/6, Bandar Jaya Putra Crest, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6dXYv9fhAGQW971A6
(Please refer to the Timings provided in the Google Map Link for the Operating Hours.)
Kopi O Kosong (Hot) = RM3.50
BD02 鱼子蒸烧卖 Siew Mai = RM7.80
BD01 水晶鲜虾饺 Har Gao = RM6.80
BD14 Char Siew Bao = RM6.80
Service Charge 6% = RM1.49
Service Tax 6% = RM1.49
Here is the Full Menu of the Eatery/Restaurant.Prices are Accurate as of the Date of the Post.
This was a Relatively Large Dim Sum Eatery here in Austin Crest. The Myanmar Staffs here were Polite and Reserved and I thought it was adorable for the Staffs to open the door for me as I entered.
Perhaps the 1st time I've encountered this for a JB Dim Sum Eatery. That said, the 1st Thing I noticed though was a Slight Stale Smell as I entered. Its not Unpleasant, more like Early Morning Store just opened sort of Earthy Smell.
The Place itself is Air-Conditioned and actually Quite Cold too even on a Weekend Morning. Renovated in a Modern Style with a Greenish Colour Theme. The Music Background was some Chinese Pop Songs from a Radio? Not a Very Popular Place though at 8.00am though more Customers started streaming in by 8.35am as I observed.
Anyway it took 3 Mins for the Kopi, and 11 Mins for Everything Else to serve up together even when I didn't ask for it. That's not bad. I also liked that the Dim Sums are served in Traditional Classic Bamboo Baskets, not those Plastic Mr DIY type of Faux Baskets.
Quality of the Chilli Sauce
Very Standard Sweetish Garlic Chilli from a Bottle and probably from this "Koh Chilli" Brand that I've tasted multiple times. Slightly Elevated in Spiciness.
Kopi O Kosong (Hot) = RM3.50
Served in a Decent, Slightly Taller Classic Kopitiam Design Cup, its served in a "Overflow Style".
Not a Particularly Rich Aroma for a Kopi-O, it has a Unique Slight Bitterness to it.
Not Overly Bitter though. No Siap Siap, Not a Very Strong Coffee but could still gently wake me up fresh in the morning. Decent. Its the Slight Bitterness in this one that intrigued me.
BD02 鱼子蒸烧卖 Siew Mai = RM7.80
Standard Sized for a Siew Mai, not those Mini Types, I thought they looked Plump Fat and Juicy.
Slightly Oily, the Taste is like a Shrimp + Pork Mix Combo.
I liked that I can actually see pieces of Shrimp within. Really Bouncy to the Bite, I also liked the Slightly Larger Cuts of Pork. The Whole Thing tasted more Shrimpy than Porky. Not Bad for a Standard Siew Mai.
BD01 水晶鲜虾饺 Har Gao = RM6.80
Served in 3 Big Fat Pieces, interestingly this Place's Har Gao is cheaper than their Siew Mai. Usually its the other way round. Decently Wrapped, they have a Soft Tender Bite. The Dough Skin is Thicker than Usual but luckily Not Doughy.
The Inner Filling is made of Shrimps yes, but I also see and tasted some Fillers within that were the Main Reason why this had a Soft Tender Bite. Acceptable not Amazing Hargao with a Softer than Usual Bite Texture.
BD14 Char Siew Bao = RM6.80
2 Average Sized Ones and I liked that its those Slight Open-Mouth 笑口 HK-Styled. The Dough is Soft but not Super Fluffy type. Thankfully it also wasn't Sticky Niam Niam stick to Throat type.
The Inner Char Siew Filing is the Sweet Ooey Gooey type that I prefer and Not Overly Sweet. Ratio of Filling with Dough seems Balanced at 50/50 and didn't seem like they're scrimping. Not an Amazing CSB, but a Decent One.
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Conclusion and Closing Thoughts
At the Price of RM3.50 (S$1.20) is an Acceptable Price for this Kopi-O-Kosong.
On a whole, it is a Very Regular Average Coffee but it has this Slight Bitterness that intrigued me and slightly elevated this a little.
At the Price of RM7.80 (S$2.50) is a Decent Price to pay for a Shrimp + Pork Siew Mai leaning slightly more Shrimpy.
What I liked is how Bouncy Texture this tasted. Not Super Amazing, but I'd consider this to be an Above Average Siew Mai.
At the Price of RM6.80 (S$2.20) was a Surprising Price for a Har Gao that is cheaper than their Siew Mais because usually its the other way round.
Made of Shrimp Within with some Fillers that I tasted, this is a Softer than Usual Har Gao. Again not Amazing, but also not Terrible.
At the Same Price of RM6.80 (S$2.20) for the Char Siew Bao was an Acceptable Price.
Its the type of Sweet Ooey Gooey CSB that I prefer and I appreciate that the Ratio of Dough and Filling is Balanced and didn't feel like they're scrimping. Acceptable Decent CSB.
Overall I have No Major Issues with this Place. The Quality of all the Basic Fundamental Dim Sums as you can see are Nothing Really Amazing but also Nothing Particularly Wrong. I thought it was quite interesting that the Har Gao actually cost Cheaper than their Siew Mais here.
Also no issues with the Overall Service. Of course I tested sipping my Coffee for 3 Mins after the Meal and I'm glad there was no attempt to keep my Empty Plates to "rush" me to leave. I appreciated this. What I am concerned though is that this is not a Particularly Popular Place even on a Weekend, so I hope they can survive.
Don't let my Average Score deter you from this Place. If you are near the Austin Crest Area craving for Dim Sums, is ok with the Prices on the Menu and keep your Expectations in Check, I can still recommend to give this place a try.
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