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2014-09-13
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This wasn't my first visit to this yummy diner and I think it is high time for a review. While some foreigners may be fooled by the name Xi Yan "Sweets", this little restaurant serves far more than just sweets (though their desserts are legendary!). The moment I sat down, a waiter came and poured hot tea (which is complimentary - a very civilized notion that I keep missing in Western restaurants...). With the tea arrived the long menu and I studied it hard for a very long time as choosing is a l
The moment I sat down, a waiter came and poured hot tea (which is complimentary - a very civilized notion that I keep missing in Western restaurants...). With the tea arrived the long menu and I studied it hard for a very long time as choosing is a little difficult, because everything sounds delicious and I had to remember that I was eating alone and couldn't go overboard....
I wanted something I knew was good and something absolutely diffrent and new so I decided on a rather naughty combination of my favourite "Dry Dan Dan Mien" noodles and the intriguing sounding "Crispy Fried Duck, Stuffed with Rice".
The Dan Dan Mien arrived pretty pronto and I must say that while it wasn't quite as spicy as I would've liked, it was absolutely divine and the texture of the noodles was superb, springy and elastic and just that little bit chewy.... Perfect!
When the duck arrived, I was at first a little disappointed as the colour didn't do much for me. But I needn't have worried, because the delicious texture and flavouring more than made up for its bland look. The duck was crispy on the outside and the meat was succulent and moist while the rice was fragrant and with just the right amount of stickiness to make these oblong pieces easy to grasp and eat.
Overall, this was a very good dining experience. Only "slight" downturn was that they brought the bill even before I had finished. But I guess they had to ensure I understood what "last orders" means and I may have outstayed my welcome by ordering two main dishes...hahaha... Still, I'll be back of course. Love this diner.
Other Info. :
Great eatery but not good if you want to "linger" and chat.
Staff ensures speedy turnover of eaters.
Food is excellent though.
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