Swee Choon has been around long enough for my pals to rave nonstop about its affordable dimsum - to think I was still stuck in the era were 126 Dim Sum was the budget eat. I checked in at past 8 thinking that majority of the locals would have silenced their dinner pangs by then, how wrong was I.
Despite the burgeoning crowds, we were let in in 15 minutes. The short wait can be entirely attributed to their large presence along the road; 4 shop sizes worth for dining in and 1 for taking away. Their dimsum business has gotten larger than life and the Hongkonger was hardly convinced.
Pickled vegetables came in easy to eat strips, and made waiting easier.
Despite the burgeoning crowds, we were let in in 15 minutes. The short wait can be entirely attributed to their large presence along the road; 4 shop sizes worth for dining in and 1 for taking away. Their dimsum business has gotten larger than life and the Hongkonger was hardly convinced.
Pickled vegetables came in easy to eat strips, and made waiting easier.
Swee Choon Big Pau ($1.80)
Enough said when I tore a gaping hole in the bulbous bun, the golden sand was a gorgeous shade of yellow and the rest I say is history. Two out of three made it to my plate and nearly the last in the basket if I had not stopped myself. The liquid gold was delicious, just the right consistency without a disgusting layer of oil nor any of the grittiness that some paus have and this was pure heaven.
Swee Choon Mee-Suah Kueh ($2)
Deemed a signature, this kueh comprised of oodles of mee sua fried into what looks like a carrot cake. I would gladly swop my usual carrot cake for this in return - terribly addictive!
Baked BBQ Pork Pastry ($2.40)
Deep Fried Crispy Fish Skin ($5)
Sichuan Chilli Oil Wanton La Mian ($6.50)
Spicy and Sour Soup ($4)
This was a mean dish - packed the right punch of spice and sour.
Crispy Pork Ribs with Salt and Pepper ($8)
Sambal Kang Kong ($6)
I nearly did not want to stay for dessert after several calls for it. Refreshing coconut jelly made the wait all worth while, it was a coconut jelly version of lao ban - the melting moments were too good to ignore.
Pu Er ($1.20)
Old school way of serving tea and a cup submerged in boiling water.
Barley ($2)
My first barley drank from a metal mug, somehow that kept the barley warm.
Very affordable dimsum at decent prices and restaurant standard hits. Brave the crowds and be rewarded with a gratifying experience.
Opening hours from 6pm-6am, closed on Tuesday.
Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant
191 Jalan Besar
Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant
191 Jalan Besar
Omg, u didn't try swee choon's orh nee! A must try for me, even if i need to share!
ReplyDeletewhoops - really no space! will try in my next visit!
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