No Signboard, known as the original creators of Singapore's White Pepper Crab with over 40 years of heritage, has launched the group's latest casual dining concept - Nosignboard Sheng Jian at Northpoint City. It specialises in the popular Shanghai Sheng Jiao Bao and a whole lineup of Northern Chinese dim sum and dishes.
Tricolour Sheng Jian Bao 4.2/5
The highlight definitely has to be the Sheng Jian Bao here which boosts a delightfully chewy texture. There are four flavours here. They are the Signature Popping Juices ($5.50 for 3pc), Chilli Crab and Pork ($6.30 for 3pc), Spicy Dried Shrimp ($5.80 for 3pc) and Vegan Sheng Jian Bao ($5.30 for 3pc). Are you spoilt of choices? Then go for the Tricolour Sheng Jian Bao ($10.80 for 6pc) to get a taste of a variety of the Sheng Jian Bao. My favourite has to be the signature popping juices pan-fried bun for its savoury and juicy pork filling.
Spicy Chicken in Sichuan Style 3.5/5
Besides the Sheng Jian Bao, the restaurant also offers a selection of other tasty dishes, rice and noodles. We had the Spicy Chicken in Sichuan Style ($7.80) served chilled. It comes in fiery-looking Sichuan Mala spicy sauce prepared in a blend of Sichuan peppercorns, spices and chillies. I find the sauce lacks the aroma of a good Kou Shui Ji, though.
Famous Wu Xi Braised Pork Cube 4/5
The Famous Wu Xi Braised Pork Cube ($14.80) fares much better. The braised pork belly cubes are fork-tender and coated in a deliciously thick, luscious red sauce with sweet vinegar.
Fried Noodle with Scallion & Dried Shrimps 3.8/5
The Fried Noodle with Scallion & Dried Shrimps ($6.80) looks plain without any accompanying ingredients. Still, it is packed with exquisite flavours from scallion oil and dried shrimps.
Crispy Rice with Chill Crab Meat Sauce 3.8/5
Crispy rice is well enjoyed in Northern China, traditionally eaten on its own or with a rich dip or gravy. At Nosignboard Sheng Jian, the Crispy Rice with Chill Crab Meat Sauce ($14.80) is given a local touch by pairing the Chinese rice crisps with Singapore chilli crab dip.
Deep Fried Radish Pastry 4.2/5
Besides the sheng jian bao, the other item on the menu that I enjoyed a lot is the traditional Shanghainese pastry - Deep Fried Radish Pastry ($5.80 for 3pc). Inside the light and buttery, flaky pastry is a savoury filling of flavourful white radish.
Chilled Coconut Papaya Pudding 3.5/5
The Chilled Coconut Papaya Pudding ($4.80 for 3pc) stands like the Marina Bay Sands towers. I enjoyed this simple dessert because it has two of my favourite fruits: coconut and papaya.
Crispy Purple Sweet Potato Balls 4.2/5
A delightful dessert is the Crispy Purple Sweet Potato Balls ($4.80 for 3pc) served warm. Inside the crispy sphere's skin is soft custard filling to end the meal on a sweet note.
Note: This is an invited tasting.
Nosignboard Sheng Jian
Northpoint City
South Wing
#01-137/138
1 Northpoint Drive
Singapore 768019
Tel: +65 66659959
Website
Nearest MRT: Yishun (NS Line)
Opening Hours:
Daily: 10am - 930pm
Direction:
1) Alight at Yishun MRT station. Take Exit C. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]
One of the most bohua food i had ever ordered in my life up to date, the food came with a ridiculous small portion which i don’t know is for kids to eat or for grown men.
ReplyDeleteThe food placement was horrible, all over the box and i got to plate it nicely for picture taking and the noodles were all clamp up in a chunk. Nothing against the company but the chilli crab jiang bao taste like some chilli oil and dont know whats in there & abit of mala instead of chilli crab. Very disappointing, although the noodles were all clamp up but i must say the taste is still decent.
The mango sago was the most disturbing the portion was so small and i felt that it is place in a sauce bowl more then a normal tabao box which you can see in the pictures. This show the boss is super duper stingy. To the boss of this food establishment, if u have no passion then don’t sell food. That small portion of food for 30bucks feed children or adult u go think.
Out of 5 i will give them 1 star only. I will never order anything from them every again. For 30bucks i rather eat junk than their food not worth the wait and effort.