Review Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Recommended)
Address: 27, Jalan Maju, Taman Maju Jaya, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/b7eezgw64EKQhjDW6
(Please refer to the Timings provided in the Google Map Link for the Operating Hours.)
W13 Teh O Lemon Kosong (Cold) = RM5.00
D01 Classic Siu Mai = RM6.90
D02 Crystal Shrimp Dumplings = RM7.20
B01 Char Siu Bao (3 Pieces) = RM10.90
Service Charge 6% = RM1.80
SST 6% = RM1.80
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This was a Dim Sum Eatery I came across while exploring so I thought I'd give them a try since I had a craving for some Dim Sums. From the Outside, it looks like a Big 2 Stories Building, but the Actual Restoran is only 1 Level with a Unique Narrow Design and Layout. Renovated with a Greenish Colour Theme, it was Air-Conditioned and Cooling Airy. Other than a Loud Exhaust Blower Sound billowing around the Place, this is a Quiet Restoran with No Music Background.
Not a Very Popular Place as even at 4.48pm on a Sunday, I didn't see much Customers. The Myanmar Staffs were Polite and Reserved and I appreciate they can speak abit of English. Other than the CSB, all the items I ordered are specifically labeled as Chef Recommended on their Menu. It took 4 Mins for the Lemon Tea, 9 Mins for both the Siew Mai and Har Gao and 12 Mins for the CSB. Everything was served up within 12 Mins.
The Unique Thing that this Dim Sum Restoran did that No Other Dim Sum Eatery in JB does
Before I review further, I would like to commend this Restoran because this is the FIRST Dim Sum Restoran in Johor Bahru that actually uses TONGS Kiap Kiap to serve their Dim Sums!! OMG YES!!! Finally! No need for the Staffs to risk any Scalding, No need to risk Staffs accidentally Touching my Dim Sums when serving. Hahaha Well Done Indeed. This itself is already Very Impressive for me. You'll be surprised that not many JB Dim Sum Eateries does this. Not even the More Higher End ones.
Quality of the Chilli Sauce
Impressively, this place have their own Labelled Bottle Chilli. Seldom see this for Most Dim Sum Places in JB. The Chilli itself is a Sweetish Garlic Chilli. Leaning More Sweet than Garlicky actually. Very Mildly Spicy, this was a Decently Acceptable Garlic Chilli for Dim Sum.
W13 Teh O Lemon Kosong (Cold) = RM5.00
Served in a Fairly Large Metal Cup, this is Literally what it says.
Teh-O-Kosong + Lemon, and even more impressive uses 2 Real Slices of Lemon at that.
This is Literally a Real Natural Lemon Tea. Decently Fresh Natural Tasting, its not a Super Gao Gao Tea Flavour but just enough. Refreshing and Natural Tasting, I have no issues with this.
D01 Classic Siu Mai = RM6.90
Hahaha did I mention they actually use Tongs to serve their Dim Sums instead of using Hands? Hahaha I still can't get over the fact that I finally found the 1st Dim Sum Place in JB to use Tongs. Not even the other Famous Ones do this.
Anyway the Siu Mais themselves are Small in Size and decently wrapped with some standard. Meat Filling is Porky but thankfully Not Overly So. One thing I specifically noticed they use alot of 肉跟 in this, More Tendony than Meaty obviously as a way to cut cost, but I am ok with it because I thought it added a Unique Bite Texture that I have not tasted for a Siu Mai. Not Overly Meaty, Not Overly Porky and Not Overly Salty, this was a Decently Made Siu Mai.
D02 Crystal Shrimp Dumplings = RM7.20
The Har Gaos are decently wrapped with a Beautiful Translucent Dough Skin. It is a Tad Thick but luckily still Soft in the Mouth and Not Too Doughy. I liked that there is actually abit of 汤汁 Soup within soaking a Whole Prawn that's not Mashed and Minced Up like how Har Gaos are normally done. I thought this made it more Visually Appealing.
Not Overly Prawny, it is Bouncy but not Super Bouncy type. What I also liked was an Unexpected Taste of what tastes like Radish Cuts? This Radish was a Brilliant Addition as I thought it added yet another level of Texture that I feel elevated this Har Gao even above some Har Gaos that I have eaten in Hong Kong. Wow.
B01 Char Siu Bao (3 Pieces) = RM10.90
Served in a Larger Basket, these were Bigger in Size, not those Small Small Type.
They are the Close Mouth Type though, not the Classic HK "笑口 Open-Mouth" type of CSBs.
The CSBs themselves have a Unique Leathery Feel as I picked them up. Not the Super Fluffy Soft type of Dough Skin but it was Acceptable and Never gets stuck in my Throat. Amount of Char Siew Filling within is Generous, almost wanting to Burst Out. Its the Sweet Ooey Goeey type that I like and I also appreciated that the Ratio of Meat seems more than Fat. Overall this is a CSB that I have no issues with.
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Conclusion and Closing Thoughts
At the Price of RM5.00 (S$1.60) isn't very cheap for the Teh-O-Kosong Lemon but I still feel its worth it because they used Actual Natural 2 Lemon Slices making this a Real Natural Refreshing Zero Sugar Lemon Tea.
At the Price of RM6.90 (S$2.20) I feel is worth it for the Siu Mai because of its Unique Meat Filling which seems to be made out of 肉跟 making it rather Tendony.
Although it is probably an attempt to cut cost by using Lesser Meat, I thought the Tendony Texture of this was quite Unique and helped provided a Unique Texture that I've not tasted for a Siu Mai.
At the Price of RM7.20 (S$2.30) was also an Acceptable Price I feel for their Har Gao. While the Dough Skin wasn't anything to shout about, their Surprise Inclusion of what tasted like Radish was quite a Game changer that elevated the Taste of the Har Gao to even above some of the Har Gao I've tasted in Hong Kong itself. This Combination of Prawn + Radish totally works for me.
At the Price of RM10.90 (S$3.50) for the Char Siew Baos were also acceptable as the Baos themselves weren't the Small Type.
Dough Skin isn't Amazing but the Amount of Meat Filling was Acceptable and I appreciate that they used More Meat than Fat within. Its also the Sweet Ooey Gooey type of Filling that I prefer for a CSB.
The Biggest Thing that impressed me really is that Among all the Dim Sum Restorans I've eaten in JB,
this is actually the First Place to serve their Dim Sums using Traditional Tongs.
This not only prevents the Staffs from scalding when servings, it also completely prevents them from accidentally touching the Dim Sums that I see happen from time to time. Why aren't more Dim Sum Restorans using Tongs Kiap Kiap like this to serve? Its not as if the Tongs themselves are Expensive.
No Issues with Service Level and of course for my Final Test, I sat there for about 3 Mins and no one came to rush to keep my plates and baskets. So Chill just relaxing there and not being forced to leave. The Only Issue I have perhaps is the Worrying 冷清清 Vibe. There weren't much Customers around even at 4.48pm on a Weekend Sunday when I visited. Such a Pity.
This is a Dim Sum Franchise that I've seen often and this is a Really Good First Impression for me. Hahaha how I wish I visited this Earlier! If you are here in Taman Pelangi craving for Dim Sums, I can definitely recommend to come give this place a try. Don't miss out their Har Gaos especially.
Together with the Decent Taste, Affordable Prices and Decent Service that I've experienced, and the Added Bonus that this is the First Dim Sum Eatery in Johor Bahru that actually smartly uses Proper Tongs to serve their Dim Sums. How I wish more Dim Sum Restorans follow this!
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