I'm not sure how a visit to Imperial Treasure at Takashimaya ended up at East Ocean, or so I blame my companions and my being late.
Regular table getup.
Three Kinds of Roast Meats ($28)
A roast meat platter is a must at chinese restaurants, at least it is a gauge of the restaurant's culinary abilities. Neither was flattering on the palette, even when they had a peking duck option.
Double Boiled Soup ($12)
Daily soup that was on the sweet side.
Stir Fried Lotus Root ($18)
This seriously looked better on photo that in actual life - a disappointing dish that was not here nor there in flavour and presentation.
Homemade Tofu with Assorted Mushrooms ($18)
A supposed signature vegetarian dish with mushrooms that ended up more ordinary than not.
Seafood with Vermicelli ($28)
Finally a hotpot that deserves some mention at least - fresh seafood in a tasty hotpot with vermicilli.
Steamed Bun with Salted Egg Yolk ($6)
Molten custard buns that I couldn't bear to give a miss to.
Full marks for the molten lava consistency but the pau was on the sweet side overall.
A disappointing experience at East Ocean - maybe don't bother with their photographed signatures and head for the dimsum.
East Ocean
Takashimaya Lvl 5
Regular table getup.
Three Kinds of Roast Meats ($28)
A roast meat platter is a must at chinese restaurants, at least it is a gauge of the restaurant's culinary abilities. Neither was flattering on the palette, even when they had a peking duck option.
Double Boiled Soup ($12)
Daily soup that was on the sweet side.
Stir Fried Lotus Root ($18)
This seriously looked better on photo that in actual life - a disappointing dish that was not here nor there in flavour and presentation.
Homemade Tofu with Assorted Mushrooms ($18)
A supposed signature vegetarian dish with mushrooms that ended up more ordinary than not.
Seafood with Vermicelli ($28)
Finally a hotpot that deserves some mention at least - fresh seafood in a tasty hotpot with vermicilli.
Steamed Bun with Salted Egg Yolk ($6)
Molten custard buns that I couldn't bear to give a miss to.
Full marks for the molten lava consistency but the pau was on the sweet side overall.
A disappointing experience at East Ocean - maybe don't bother with their photographed signatures and head for the dimsum.
East Ocean
Takashimaya Lvl 5
I have always read and hear great reviews of their food but never got the change to try out their food. Maybe I should get myself lost and late next time I am in Orchard haha
ReplyDelete@derrick: yes you should ahah and put right those reviews...:)
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