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2012-01-01
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When I say "halal siew mai", what comes to mind? Traditional siew mai made with prawn and/or chicken instead of pork? Typically, most halal dim sum places would take that approach. How about abalone encased in a whole scallop and topped off with salmon roe?That is the kind of halal siew mai you get at Celestial Court. None of that "replace pork with chicken/prawn" nonsense. Complete reinventions, new renditions, and completely new conceptions. This rendition of siew mai was juicy, and tasted ver
When I say "halal siew mai", what comes to mind? Traditional siew mai made with prawn and/or chicken instead of pork? Typically, most halal dim sum places would take that approach. How about abalone encased in a whole scallop and topped off with salmon roe?That is the kind of halal siew mai you get at Celestial Court. None of that "replace pork with chicken/prawn" nonsense. Complete reinventions, new renditions, and completely new conceptions.
This rendition of siew mai was juicy, and tasted very fresh. It's very obvious that there was no compromise in the choice of ingredients.
This squid ink seafood dumpling in "sea treasure broth" fits every definition of dim sum, however is completely unlike anything I've ever seen or eaten in other restaurants, halal or otherwise. It's also very juicy and fresh, and the seafood broth (at the bottom of the little cup) gives it an extra intense seafood-rich kick.
They even have more "traditional" dishes, though not necessarily dim sum. I love the river prawn (sang har) fried with oats and curry leaves. Again, super fresh, and accentuated with earthy-nutty flavours (from the oats) and aroma (from the curry leaves, and I think butter).I wouldn't say the meal is very cheap, but it's very good... however if you have a Starwood card like me, it's actually pretty well-priced
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