tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12324774.post4020234664502223535..comments2024-03-28T15:24:55.706+08:00Comments on masak-masak: Shanghainese Food @ Dragon-i, The Curveboo_licioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00727039659969643180noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12324774.post-47865634989937058312007-04-10T16:12:00.000+08:002007-04-10T16:12:00.000+08:00jackson - once in a while I will eat though like t...jackson - once in a while I will eat though like that day at Soho by Jun but think it will be a while before I try Shanghainese food.boo_licioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00727039659969643180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12324774.post-15061063082754162402007-04-10T00:56:00.000+08:002007-04-10T00:56:00.000+08:00fbb - I think it's average the pricing.xiu long ba...fbb - I think it's average the pricing.<BR/><BR/>xiu long bao - u should try as it's everyone's tastebuds. Mine could be different from yours.<BR/><BR/>someone who is constantly craving - yeah, usually when you open a lot of branches, quality is compromised. Think the skin left for too long as it is dry and not pleated properly hence the excess skin on top and the too big hole in the middle.<BR/><BR/>babe - I had no choice and since I thought I was there, wanted to try it. Just reconfirmed why I avoid them also since my last visit when they first opened in 1U.<BR/><BR/>tummythoz - think everyone sick of shanghainese food.<BR/><BR/>wanderlust - yeah, I like the xiu loong baos in Shanghai, Marriott. My vote for the best in town but they're not that pricey - 3 for RM9 and you can order them individually. The closest you can get out of the chain restaurants to Shanghai's is at Shanghai 10 as Chef Loong trained under the chef there. Crystal Jade is the defacto place for my family whether in KL, Spore or even China. Seems the siu yoke in China's Crystal Jade is really good.<BR/><BR/>diary of kay el - well, it depends on the chef's skills I guess. Maybe Mid Valley being the pioneer one is the best out of the lot.<BR/><BR/>wmw and sc - LOL! Guess we shld not ever have meet ups there since you both hate it too.boo_licioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00727039659969643180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12324774.post-43639850933638768362007-04-09T14:52:00.000+08:002007-04-09T14:52:00.000+08:00been there once and dont think will go back again....been there once and dont think will go back again. food is just mediocre..schttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16054158641858408952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12324774.post-4583751973993331562007-04-09T13:06:00.000+08:002007-04-09T13:06:00.000+08:00Tried Dragon-I before. At such prices, it doesn't...Tried Dragon-I before. At such prices, it doesn't meet the expectation. Have not gone back for a long time.wmwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02914331846574692774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12324774.post-75910979401440196662007-04-09T12:55:00.000+08:002007-04-09T12:55:00.000+08:00I was surprised that the Nanxiang Mantou in Jakart...I was surprised that the Nanxiang Mantou in Jakarta's hairy crab xiao long bao and crispy roast duck were excellent - so much better than KL.... and I had better experience at Dragon-I Midvalley than Sunway Pyramid. I guess consistency is an issue.Diary of Kay Elhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00792361534517349026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12324774.post-41889637355767703422007-04-09T12:14:00.000+08:002007-04-09T12:14:00.000+08:00Out of all Shanghai Xiao Long Bao I have tasted in...Out of all Shanghai Xiao Long Bao I have tasted in MY, Sg, HKG, TWN and Shanghai, the best one in fact isat the "Shanghai" Chinese restaurant at the JW Marriott KL. It is not cheap, but absolutely worth it.<BR/><BR/>Crystal Jade is so-so but do like the Siew Yok (roast pork, NOT the char siew as it is BAD!!) at the C-Jade Express in the Mid Valley... Dragon-i is very average and a total copy cat. I have had a very bad experience with the service at the Dragon-i at The Curve. The store manager (man) actually rolled his eyes when we specifically asked for a table. Though the table was not set, but the restaurant wasn't busy at 3pm in the afternoon. That was totally uncalled for. One thing I do like at the Dragon-i is the Kai Lan with Oyster sauce. Love those thick, juicy and crunchy stems!<BR/><BR/>This Shanghainese Xiao Long Bao trend though popular but too bad most restaurants don't do it well. Even the Nan Xiang at the The Curve is very mediocre at best.<BR/><BR/>In fact, I thought Ting Tai Fung in Taiwan and Singapore were also only so-so.wanderlusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07699195358522726628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12324774.post-13371188798764808612007-04-09T11:21:00.000+08:002007-04-09T11:21:00.000+08:00Dragon-i do seem to be everywhere & yet I've not b...Dragon-i do seem to be everywhere & yet I've not been in one. Earlier on it was d long queue, now, many say the quality dropped.Tummythozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00974443292847012175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12324774.post-36627520038692526092007-04-09T11:19:00.000+08:002007-04-09T11:19:00.000+08:00thanks for your reconfirmation cos I haven't stepp...thanks for your reconfirmation cos I haven't stepped in since errrm 2005!Babe_KLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762752894942951956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12324774.post-90897107866157640582007-04-09T10:14:00.000+08:002007-04-09T10:14:00.000+08:00i actually got to know the son of the owner of Dra...i actually got to know the son of the owner of Dragon I..hmm looks like should convey the dissatisfaction to him..heard there will be new items on their menu as well..but i knw consistency has always been an issue for them thus i heard they hav centralised their xiu long bao process ie make in 1 place and distribute..mayb thus the thicker skin perhaps? I know the one at 1U by far seems better then the others but my friend did mention that centrepoint is the best..probably giv it 1 more try.."Joe" who is constantly cravinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394450113346260318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12324774.post-43801089478163488732007-04-09T10:06:00.000+08:002007-04-09T10:06:00.000+08:00Wanted to try this dumpling place n' compare the f...Wanted to try this dumpling place n' compare the food wiv Crystal Jade...hmm...but the result seems clear from your review.Xiu Long Baohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16411551962867312629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12324774.post-88727737633470079152007-04-09T09:45:00.000+08:002007-04-09T09:45:00.000+08:00i also thought that it was quite expensive, for wh...i also thought that it was quite expensive, for what we got. is it?fatboybakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17872577399803066735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12324774.post-45061777034401108812007-04-09T09:23:00.000+08:002007-04-09T09:23:00.000+08:00lemongrass and meiyen - sad rite? not sure why but...lemongrass and meiyen - sad rite? not sure why but dragon-i is actually my least fav place to eat xiao loong baos though.boo_licioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00727039659969643180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12324774.post-86359735381686969352007-04-09T09:06:00.000+08:002007-04-09T09:06:00.000+08:00opening lotsa branches with low quality of food! i...opening lotsa branches with low quality of food! i remember that dragon-i @ 1utama used to be so packed but not for now..MeiyeNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830945756437855100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12324774.post-31996899931744994692007-04-09T08:15:00.000+08:002007-04-09T08:15:00.000+08:00Despite the increasing popularity of shanghainese ...Despite the increasing popularity of shanghainese food here, it appears that substandard food is more common than the good stuff. That's a pity.Lyrical Lemongrasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11464661204632269323noreply@blogger.com