佳香点心茶楼 Jiah Xiang Dim Sum (Eco Cascadia)

Review Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Recommended)

Address: 63,Jalan Eco Cascadia 6/1, Persiaran Eco Cascadia, Taman Setia Indah, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/i1BEDHvg62YKMaxTA
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Y12(H) Kopi O Kosong = RM3.20
A1 Jiah Xiang Siu Mai = RM6.80
D1 Shrimp Dumplings = RM7.80
J2 Char Siu Bao = RM4.30

SST 6% = RM1.33
5% Service Charge = RM1.11

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This was a Really Big Air-Conditioned Dim Sum Place here in Taman Setia Indah. I appreciate that even when I reached here at 8.00am on a Sunday Morning, the Aircon was actually Cold and Cooling. This is quite rare to encounter for an Aircon Eatery in the Morning.

The Whole Place has a Yellow Coloured Themed Going with a Simple and Clean Design. Music Background was some Contemporary Chinese Pop Songs. I also thought it was cute they provided Hot Water in a Basin for Utensils washing HK-Style, but I was also surprised to observed they asked if they could remove it when I didn't use it. The fact they are asking this, already tells me that this place seems very Eager to keep empty plates fast.

The Staffs mostly comprise of Myanmar Support Staffs lead by a Polite and Friendly Local Malaysian Young Lady. They are all Polite and Reserved. Quite a Popular Place actually as you can see at 8.00am on a Sunday Morning as I observed Customers streaming in regularly Non-Stop. Interestingly, this is also the 1st Dim Sum Eatery that provides Free Ice cream for Children only as you can see. So this is quite Value Added if you bring your Kids along.

Ordering of Dishes is via Pencil and Paper Method and it took 4 Mins for the Char Siew Bao + Kopi O Kosong, and 6 Mins for Everything Else. Everything was served up within 6 Mins which was quite impressive timing considering the Level of Customers.

Quality of the Chilli Sauce

I was surprised to see that this Place actually have their Own Branded Chilli Sauce together with their Own Custom Label and everything. I reckon this is probably available for sale too. This is the 1st Time I see a JB Dim Sum Eatery have their Own Chilli like this.

The Chilli itself is a Classic Sweetish Garlic Chilli with a Slight Elevated Spicy Heat that lingers on your Tongue but doesn't bite. Decent Chilli for what it is.

Y12(H) Kopi O Kosong = RM3.20

Served in a Standard Kopitiam Cup, this interestingly has a Unique Bitterness with also abit of Sweetness? This Bitterness is also not Overly Bitter which I thought added Depth to the Drink. Overall a Pretty Decent Coffee that gently woke me up fresh and I did felt a tad sleepy that time.

A1 Jiah Xiang Siu Mai = RM6.80

Served in a Plastic Container you'd probably get from a Mr DIY Shop, these were Small in Size but visually I still liked that they were Decently Wrapped. Instead of Fish Roe Toppings, they use what taste like Carrot Shavings instead which I thought was Clever for Cost Cutting.

The Siu Mai itself was Decent in Taste. It has a Slight Bounce to the Bite although not Overly Bouncy. It was also Not Overly Porky with a Juicy Bite. I don't have any issues with this Siu Mai overall.


D1 Shrimp Dumplings = RM7.80

Decent Looking with an attempt at some Decent Folds. The Dough Skin is what I liked best. Thick enough not to break, yet Thin enough not to be Too Doughy. This is one of the Better Har Gao Skins I've had in JB. The Prawn Filling within in Big and Fat and is made of at least 1 Prawn.

I love the Bouncy Juicy Bite of this Prawn which is also Not Overly Prawny in Taste. I thought its a Pity that this Har Gao did not have 汤汁 within which would have taken its Score over the Top for me, but I really do like this Har Gao. Actually won't lose to even the Har Gaos I had in Hong Kong itself.

J2 Char Siu Bao = RM4.30

Visually, this did not impress me as it is not those "Open-Mouth" type of HK-Styled CSB. The Whole Dough Skin looks Dull and looks like its probably taken from Some Supplier and not made In-House. To be fair, the Menu also never mentioned this is 手工 Handmade. Dough Skin as expected is Decent Soft but not those Fluffy Fluffy type.

When I broke it open though, I found the Amount of Filling acceptable although I feel the Amount of Dough Ratio is more than Filling. The Pork Fillings within are made of Minced Meat, actually More Meat than Fats so at least there is no attempt at scrimping. Taste is Slightly Sweetish, but not the Sweet Sweet Ooey Gooey Type that I prefer. Decent CSB but Not Amazing.



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Conclusion and Closing Thoughts

At the Price of RM3.20 (S$1.10) is affordable for this Kopi-O-Kosong that I thought had a Decent Bitterness that also wasn't Overly Bitter but I thought added some Depth to the Drink. Slightly Above Average Quality compared to a Typical SG Kopitiam Standard at least.

At the Price of RM6.80 (S$2.20) was Acceptable for a Decent though Not Amazing Non-Porky Siu Mai. There are attempts at Cost Cutting such as using Carrot Shavings to replace Actual Fish Roe toppings but overall was still ok.

At the Price of RM7.80 (S$2.60) for the Har Gao I felt is the Best of the Bunch mainly because of its Dough Skin which was Thick Enough not to Break, yet Thin Enough not to taste Too Doughy.

The Prawn Filling is also Decent Tasting. Among Har Gaos in JB that I've tasted, this is one of the Better Ones. I wished there are some 汤汁 within which would have taken this right over the Top for me.

At the Price of RM4.30 (S$1.40) is the Most Affordable Item but it is also the Weakest Item of the Bunch. Even before eating I can already tell this CSB is probably not made In-House and is likely provided from some Dim Sum Supplier.

Amount of Dough to Filling Ratio is also not Balanced and the Filling itself while Acceptable and Sweetish is also not the type of Ooey Gooey Sweet type that I prefer. Don't get me wrong, this is Not a Trash CSB but can tell their Baos are not the Strength of this Place.

Overall, I have no issues for this Place. Service and Quality overall is Decent Acceptable. And yes as I suspected, they were quick to keep plates although I do appreciate they are at least Polite about this. So this is not a Dim Sum Place for you to sit and relax after the Meal. 

I can still recommend this place however as I still enjoyed myself and I do really like their Har Gao. The Pleasant Dining Experience overall is still Very Decent and I don't mind come back to try out their other items in the Menu.