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2014-01-18
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I have a whole lot of work waiting for me but writing my Open Rice review always remains my priority despite it being a voluntary thing. I guess I am too excited to share about the food I have eaten. Oh uh, I am guilty I am not updating my blog (catherineseeyenleng.blogspot.com) but whatever. This very review definitely cannot wait! Exhilation overcame me when I finally found the cheapest tastiest dim sum in the whole Selangor (Urm, am I exaggerating? I guess not). This is even better than the o
This very review definitely cannot wait! Exhilation overcame me when I finally found the cheapest tastiest dim sum in the whole Selangor (Urm, am I exaggerating? I guess not). This is even better than the one at Sri Petaling though it is touted as the best but I wonder why. The dim sum at Sri Petaling has too hard skin. That is the same problem with another branch of dim sum branch available all over Selangor which starts with the letter "J" which I am not naming in order to protect the reputation. This shop sells very expensive dim sum at almost RM 7 per plate, the same goes for one of the dim sum cafe (without a/c) at SS2. So now you probably know why I am so crazily excited about my latest discovery.
As for Penang, I could not find any tasty dim sum other than the one at Equatorial hotel or simply at hotels where a meal of 3 pax will cost over RM 100. Zok's dim sum cost a whopping RM 39 for 5 plates of different types of Prawn dim sum dumplings, chee cheong fan, two Lotus Glutinous Rice, 3 pieces of Shanghai Dumplings (Xiao Long Pau) and also the world's best Prawn Dumpling Wantan Mee. Are your jaws open now at the incredibly cheap price? Mine are!
Zok has a very nice ambience. Cosy and cooling, not hot like the kopitiam. For the price you pay for and the superb quality preserved, it definitely fits the Malaysian Chinese Cantonese favourite of "Peng, Leng Cheng."
The juice of Xiao Long Pau squeezed out, flowing like nobody's business. Very tasty and succulent.
The Lotus Rice beats the one cafe at Kuchai Lama which touts itself as an expert in Lotus Rice and Bachang, as it sells only that, yet the rice loses to this one. Mind you, two lotus rice in a plate! There were red beans and also pork inside, the sweetness of the meat and bean has already infused into the rice.
The Prawn Wantan Mee, initially made me feel deceived because I expected Jumbo Prawns like the ones I had at Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa buffet restaurant. However, the taste of the wantan mee alone was enough to create a smile in my face and the ultimate delight in the world of wantan mee. Seriously, I never liked Wantan mee when I was in Penang because most of Penang Wantan Mee are quite sticky and difficult to bite, I even used to hate Wantan Mee when I was in Penang. I cannot believe I am a hypocrite of Penangites and they must have been loafing me now, but as food reviewer, it is important to maintain neautrality and never be bias. The wantan dumplings were very tasty and springy, the crunchiness of the prawns will make every prawn lover crazy.
The Mata Kucing Dumpling was also very crispy and very nicely made.
The Greenish Prawn dumplings were a delight to every vege lover like me.
The only downside is that the prawns for the Chee Cheong Fan are too small, and the flour piece too flat and not fluffy. After all, if it has too much flour, one cannot feel the prawns inside.
The tea here is practically designed to make your food digest immediately after the meal so after eating, my whole tummy felt empty and I did not need to go to gym to exercise away excess fat incurred!
I couldn't try the fried dim sum because I had sore throat though my wolf eyes were aiming the cube shaped dim sum which looks special. There is definitely a next time, greedy pig!
I expected the price of the entire meal to come up to at least RM 70 above but I cannot help but share the breakdown with you all:
5 Medium Dim Sum Plates : RM 22.50
1 Fresh Prawn Wantan Noodles : RM 7.50 (OMG, jaw dropping)
Something : RM 6
One Guan Yin Tea : RM 3 (OMG)
Ok, next round I am bringing my parents here and the meal is on me!
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