While its younger brother Dragon Palace on Francis Street is known for the posh and glitzy interior, its the older Dragon Seafood that still packs the punch many might have overlooked in search of ambience. My lunch there earlier this week clearly proved that because if anything at all, Dragon Palace merely recreates the quality of dim sum seen at Dragon Seafood.
The usual suspects included the Siew Mai which pack a burst of juicy pork and delicious prawns under the same skin. As I have mentioned before, the Siew Mai at Dragon Palace is the best in my opinion and this clearly was not any lesser.
These were deep fried crab cakes which were ok. Typically, I find most Chinese Restaurant using crab flavored meat than the real deal itself. This was no different.
Bean curd rolls were one of the more moreish food that lunch. I enjoyed it delicious filling of meat, vegetables and prawn. The braising sauce used was flavorsome as expected.
Sister’s favorite were the pot stickers which did not appeal on the outside but on the inside, it was all game on. Super juicy pork meat with the perfect amount of green onions. Perfect for dunking in the vinegar or enjoyed just by itself!
These are one of my dim sum favorite but as I have always complained, the chicken feet in Perth are plagued with inconsistency revolving about the tenderness of the dish. More often than not, the dish has not been given sufficient time in the steamer making it touch to chew. Unfortunately, this is one of those times :(!
Last but not the least were the egg tarts. Not only is this a favorite of mine, but dad’s as well. These were delicious except for the fact that they were serve cold which possibly indicates the lack of demand.
At the end, the food was no 10 out of 10 but neither was it a flop. For me it is good as the benchmark of dim sum has been met. But the usual complain is what really stands out to make a dim sum place outstanding. For me, there isn’t a factor that makes this place perform better than other. But if you hate the queue and can do with a less dainty setup, Dragon Seafood definitely meets that criteria. Also, chili sauce and oil is a self service thing here with no extra charge, so if you are sick and tired of flagging one waiter after the other just for sauces, this might just be your cue! Despite a rush lunch, I was satisfied with the food I had.
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