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11 (Tue) December 2018

Chilli Crab Xiao Long Bao

2.5

at Paradise Dynasty

-SM Aura, BGC-

with W and the Boyz

The Chilli Crab Xiao Long Bao was, like most dishes here, competent but unremarkable.  I remain unconvinced that crab and pork pair well, yet the chilli component added a nice kick, vaguely reminiscent of sriracha sauce, though not much like chilli crab per se (see for example 8.098 Deep-Fried Mini Buns with Chilli Sauce).

About the chicken dish – as previously posted, the menu includes a Szechuan section – the chicken bits were nice, if a tad salty, good with beer.  But in the end the plate was left with a heap of chopped chilies – extremely dry and super spicy, I wasn’t sure if they’re meant to be eaten.

Stir-Fried Spinach with Minced Garlic (2.25)

Spicy Szechuan Crispy Chicken (2.0)

Prior experiences:

• 9.303 Specialty Dynasty Xiao Long Bao (2.5)
• 9.309 La Mian with Pork Wonton in Hot Chilli Vinaigrette (1.5)