tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post2564588522893396430..comments2024-03-19T09:45:21.051+00:00Comments on Eat Noodles Love Noodles: Old School Dim SumMr Noodleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327242172810414292noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-83812123854112805002010-02-22T10:19:14.480+00:002010-02-22T10:19:14.480+00:00Christina - welcome ! I think they still use troll...Christina - welcome ! I think they still use trolleys at New World in Chinatown but sadly it's a bit of a dump. I have mixed emotions about trolleys as when done well, it's the best but when done badly, you end up with bad dumplings.Mr Noodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13327242172810414292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-52525695476276093162010-02-22T03:51:03.038+00:002010-02-22T03:51:03.038+00:00I love the trolleys! They're still prevalent i...I love the trolleys! They're still prevalent in Chinese restaurants in the states. It's too bad they aren't here.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361862179622357250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-51213013626160670062010-01-21T00:01:37.794+00:002010-01-21T00:01:37.794+00:00Kavey - Can't say I've been to either Gerr...Kavey - Can't say I've been to either Gerrard's Corner or Crispy Duck for dim sum although I have eaten at the latter. Imho, Chinatown is better for one-dish meals and noodles than dim sum. As you can see from my latest post, both Helen WFG and I were underwhelmed by Harbour City ! That said I am very fussy.<br /><br />WB - thanks for your feedback.<br /> <br />JenJen - Welcome ! I haven't been to Plum Valley - it disqualifies itself from being old school for being a bit too pricey. Let me know how you get on at Pearl Liang.<br /> <br />3HT - it's been a few since I was last in Melbourne but I'm pretty sure I've eaten at one of the Shark's Fins in Chinatown albeit for dinner not yum cha. Red Emperor looks the business too - I love it that they have two sittings for Sunday brunch/lunch ! How I wish London's Chinese restaurants were of the same quality as you get down under.Mr Noodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13327242172810414292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-55790928439920387992010-01-20T15:22:39.211+00:002010-01-20T15:22:39.211+00:00I love going to either Sharksfin Inn or Red Empero...I love going to either Sharksfin Inn or Red Emperor. Although they are some really good ones in the suburbs where there are a large numbers of Chinese population.3 hungry tummieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12815699243459000530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-75689229377923751172010-01-19T20:31:12.988+00:002010-01-19T20:31:12.988+00:00The interiors are the only thing I like about Ping...The interiors are the only thing I like about PingPong - that and the fruit drinks!<br /><br />Have you been to Plum Valley on Gerrard St? The decor is PingPong-ish but the dimsum is decent/good, I think. Not sure if grandmas would like the low lighting and occasional mango in the dimsum, though =)<br /><br />Looking forward to trying Pearl Liang...JenJenhttp://www.dashidashi.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-56261011972130886052010-01-19T10:59:26.686+00:002010-01-19T10:59:26.686+00:00I'm going to Phoenix Palace for my CNY dinner ...I'm going to Phoenix Palace for my CNY dinner with friends but hopefully I'll get a chance to get some dim sum there soon too. Pearl Liang is my current favourite for all-round good quality dim sum. I've tried some stuff at Leong's but everyone advised avoiding their Cantonese dim sum stuff so I didn't try those either. Lots of people rave about Yum Cha but I found their stuff generally inferior in quality (but cheap).<br /><br />Will keep an eye out for your review on Harbour City.Wild Boarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02804140074422464566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-45367669244021788132010-01-19T10:40:59.941+00:002010-01-19T10:40:59.941+00:00No still not been to Pearl Liang, though I read of...No still not been to Pearl Liang, though I read of it often, especially on World Foodie Guide Helen's blog. But living up by Woodside Park tube station, I find China Town so much easier than the other enclaves of good dim sum!<br />Although some don't love it, I have been enjoying Gerrard's Corner for many, many years and also like Crispy Duck. Find that both are better than the other for certain dim sum dishes. It seems GC is a bit of a polariser though, some seem to rate it as I do and others not at all!Kaveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16662875905365870280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-82406709541818990312010-01-19T07:20:57.590+00:002010-01-19T07:20:57.590+00:003HT - funnily enough the last time I had dim sum o...3HT - funnily enough the last time I had dim sum off a cart was in Oz albeit in S****y rather than Melbourne ! Pray tell, what is your fave yum cha joint in Melbourne called ? <br /><br />Lizzie - thanks for the tips, I'll add Peninsula to the list.<br /><br />LF - I look forward to hearing what you think about Phoenix Palace.<br /><br />Kavey - welcome ! Great to hear that you're such a fan of old school dim sum ! What are your Chinatown faves ? Personally, I think many of the better places are outside of Chinatown nowadays - have you tried Phoenix Palace or Pearl Liang ?Mr Noodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13327242172810414292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-42941021964169857982010-01-18T23:59:31.419+00:002010-01-18T23:59:31.419+00:00PS I have tried Ping Pong twice. It is not to my t...PS I have tried Ping Pong twice. It is not to my taste. Not only did I not think the dim sum very enjoyable (though a couple of dishes were acceptable) I didn't like the clubby interior, the loud music, the low tables and low, low lighting or the slow and inattentive service.<br />Goodness, I feel old school now!Kaveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16662875905365870280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-57663778928792772262010-01-18T23:57:48.696+00:002010-01-18T23:57:48.696+00:00Yes yes yes! I agree!
I didn't grow up with di...Yes yes yes! I agree!<br />I didn't grow up with dim sum, though during my childhood (and still today) we used to go to a local Chinese family, very close friends, for steamboat every Chinese New Year. And of course, they didn't just offer steamboat but a whole array of goodies.<br />I only really became addicted to dim sum when I moved down to London after uni about 15 years ago.<br />I am pleased that the restaurants where I enjoy dim sum, in China Town, seem to pass all your old school criteria! <br />I also used to enjoy eating at Oriental City's food court, and still miss it dreadfully.<br />I also feel extremely sad that I have not yet had dim sum in 2010. A truly distressing lapse on my part - I think this is the longest continuous period (excluding when I've been travelling) that I've not had dim sum for many, many years!<br />:)Kaveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16662875905365870280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-66432712887094373362010-01-18T23:32:21.948+00:002010-01-18T23:32:21.948+00:00This is a great posting, and very cleverly written...This is a great posting, and very cleverly written. I am very "old school" when it comes to dim sum, although I have to admit trying Ping Pong in the past - it wasn't good, and everyone was drinking cocktails... bizarre.<br /><br />I am going to Phoenix Palace on Sunday after reading your earlier review, and another by Noodle Capricciosa.Luiz Harahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625648237398242154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-66821960028256882222010-01-18T19:51:31.162+00:002010-01-18T19:51:31.162+00:00In terms of places to go, I would recommend the xi...In terms of places to go, I would recommend the xiao long bao at Leong's but not a lot else. I like Peninsula at the Holiday Inn, North Greenwich.Hollow Legshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152329184111658897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-42927797766505441662010-01-18T13:15:06.543+00:002010-01-18T13:15:06.543+00:00I love the old school menu! We are lucky our favou...I love the old school menu! We are lucky our favourite yum cha place still using push carts! Funny seeing all these trendy yum cha places over there!3 hungry tummieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12815699243459000530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-75699506589644701282010-01-18T07:44:01.486+00:002010-01-18T07:44:01.486+00:00Thanks for the positive comments - this post was b...Thanks for the positive comments - this post was born out of my frustration at otherwise savvy food bloggers bigging up places like Ping Pong and Dim t.<br /> <br />WB - good question. I've actually only been to three dim sum places in London in the last year. The main reason for that is cos I love Phoenix Palace so much - I posted about their dim sum last October. I also like Pearl Liang but you'll have to wait a couple of days to read my post on Harbour City. At some point I want to try Leong's Legends, Princess Garden, and Yum Cha - all old school. I doubt I'll go new school anytime soon unless it's a business lunch.<br /> <br />Lizzie - old school definitely rules ! Some of Ping Pong's dim sum are truly bizarre - what is their obsession with pineapple about ?<br /> <br />Su-Lin - I've not been to either of the 'Dragons' in years - Golden Dragon was a fave of mine (many) years ago before it went downhill. Royal China seems to be on the slide based on your comments and what other bloggers say.Mr Noodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13327242172810414292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-46755064961841353002010-01-17T15:16:35.972+00:002010-01-17T15:16:35.972+00:00This is an excellent round up of what to look for!...This is an excellent round up of what to look for! I stopped into Dim T once to see what it was like and the dumplings were just nasty. Love Pearl Liang and also went to Royal Dragon recently (or was it Golden Dragon?! I can't remember!) and it wasn't bad there either. Was very disappointed with Royal China last time I went.Su-Linhttp://tamarindandthyme.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-20654602701681471902010-01-17T12:44:05.284+00:002010-01-17T12:44:05.284+00:00Yes! I totally agree. For me, dim sum isn't ab...Yes! I totally agree. For me, dim sum isn't about cocktails, low lighting and high prices. It's about brunch with the family or friends (preferably on a Sunday). I like old school.<br /><br />(That pineapple roll thingy is a monstrosity)Hollow Legshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152329184111658897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659859995099007525.post-17606314027611506932010-01-17T11:56:07.530+00:002010-01-17T11:56:07.530+00:00Nice analysis and write-up. Where would you rate t...Nice analysis and write-up. Where would you rate the top 3 dim sum places to check out, irrespective of new/old-school or price? I used to go to Imperial China but quality has really dropped in the past couple of years.Wild Boarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02804140074422464566noreply@blogger.com