Shi Wei Xian HongKong Tim Sum @ Aljunied Avenue 2 - Cheap And Good Handmade Dim Sum

Nowadays it is quite hard to find handmade dim sum and that it is reasonable priced. At Shi Wei Xian HongKong Tim Sum, located inside a coffeeshop along Aljunied Avenue 2, a basket of dim sum starts from $3 here. Apparently the stall still handmade their dim sum and they are only open on weekends.

Carrot Cake 3.8/5

The Carrot Cake ($3) is pan fried with a slight brown crisp on the exterior but inside is soft and moist. What I enjoy is the bits of lup cheong in the carrot cake, it gives it an additional boost in aroma for a rounder finish.

Fried Yam Puff 4.5/5

What I enjoyed most is their Fried Yam Puff ($3) or also known as Wu Kok. This is as good as any restaurant standard. Wearing a coat of light crispy batter, biting into it will reveal the char siew filling. Together with the fragrant yam, the combination is unbeatable.

Bean Sauce Chicken Feet 4/5

I love my chicken feet and I have to say the Bean Sauce Chicken Feet ($3.20) is really well done. I enjoyed sucking off the chicken skin off the bone which has absorbed the delicious bean sauce.

Beancurd Sheet Roll 4/5

Another delectable item on the menu is the Beancurd Sheet Roll ($3.20). Wrapping in thin beancurd roll, it is stuffed with lavish fish paste for a delightful enjoyment.

Char Siew Chee Cheong Fun 3/5

I didn't quite like the Char Siew Chee Cheong Fun ($3.30). I find the rice roll is a bit on the thick side. As for the sauce, it is the sweet type instead of those Hong Kong style soy sauce type.

Quail Egg Dumpling 3.5/5

Besides the regular items on the menu, the staff recommended me to try to some of the specials for the day. One of them is the Quail Egg Dumpling. It is like having a siew mai stuffed with a quail egg. Pretty interesting for a coffeeshop stall to create something from the norm.

Spinach Siew Mai 4/5

The other special I tried is the Spinach Siew Mai. I was a bit surprise to see that the stall is willing to adapt with time and step out from their comfort zone. I really applauded the effort to keep themselves in time and hopefully renew their customer base, injecting a bit of hipster into their food.


Shi Wei Xian HongKong Tim Sum
Blk 119 Aljunied Avenue 2
#01-06
Singapore 380119
Tel: +65 81114950
Nearest MRT: Aljunied (EW Line), Paya Lebar (CC Line, EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Sat-Sun: 7am - 5pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Aljunied MRT station. Take Exit B. Turn left and walk towards Aljunied Road. Take the overhead bridge. Cross the road and walk to bus stop opposite Aljunied MRT station (Stop ID 81081). Take bus number 80. Alight 2 stops later. Walk to Aljunied Crescent. Walk to destination. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]

 2) Alight at Aljunied MRT station. Take Exit B. Turn right and walk to Geylang East Ave 1. On Geylang East Ave 1, turn left and continue to the end of the road. Cross the road and continue on Aljunied Crescent. Walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]

3) Alight at Paya Lebar MRT station. Take Exit C. Walk to bus stop at Paya Lebar MRT station (Stop ID 81119). Take bus number 134 or 155. Alight 2 stops later. Cross the road. Walk to Aljunied Crescent. Walk to destination. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]

The Lobby Lounge @ Intercontinental Singapore - Launches A Chocolatey Afternoon Tea Experience This Festive Season

This festive season, The Lobby Lounge introduces their new Classic Afternoon Tea: Checkmate available from 1 November 2018 to 31 January 2019. Gaining inspiration from the classic board game of chess, the luxurious afternoon tea set consists of 6 chocolate-based chess pieces set atop a chess board - an ingenious creation by Intercontinental Singapore's pastry chef Ben Goh in collaboration with world-renowned premium chocolate manufacturer Valrhona's Master Pastry Chef Brice Konan-Ferrand.

"The King" features whipped valrhona orelys blond chocolate ganache, pear confit abd cinnamon sponge. "The Pawn" features a valrhona almond inspiration ganache, sweet caramel panna cotta and apricot compote. "The Bishop" is a valrhona kidavoa chocolate mousse, with lime cremeux and pistachio glaze. Each of these exquisite pieces are crafted by Pastry Chef Ben Goh, with an excellent execution of presentation and flavours in each.

Crafted by Varlhona Master Pastry Chef Brice Konan-Ferrand, the other 3 delicate pieces are nothing short of incredible as well, with each infused with fruity flavours such as passionfruit, raspberry and coconut. "The Queen" features Passionfruit inspiration cremeux, raspberry confit and almond sponge. "The Rook" is a valrhona strawberry inspiration meringe mousse, crushed lemon confit and lemon streusel. "The Knight" comes in a sakanti bali cuvee 68% dark chocolate namelaka, coconut dacquoise, dark chocolate streusel and whipped opalys white chocolate ganache. The subtle sourness from the fruit flavours is a perfect marriage with the bittersweet chocolate, providing a balance in the desserts that is non too cloying to the tastebuds.

The impressive chocolatey experience does not end with the desserts but extend to an even greater variety of savouries served on a 3-tier stand as well. The various savoury items sees an unique incorporation of the chocolate element which surprisingly works well together. Relish in the Salmon gravlax with white chocolate chantilly or the pimento and chive cream cheese wholemeal sandwich with generous lashings of the savoury Xocopili 72% dark chocolate shavings.

The highlight is the foie gras magnum coated witha thin crisp layer of chocolate and almond pieces. With an exterior that resembles the ordinary ice cream dessert, a bite into this unique item reveals a savoury creamy foie gras beneath the bittersweet chocolate coating.

Other savouries include the Crab Tartlet with Wasabi Tobiko and Ikura, Turkey Ham and Chestnut Quiche, as well as the Mushroom and Duck Confit Vol-au-vent.

The special themed high tea is accompanied by a live station as well, where customers are able to enjoy unlimited servings of a la minute crepes paired with Jivara milk chocolate ice cream and guanaja sherbet. Complete an indulgent high tea experience at The Lobby Lounge with a flute of Tattinger Brut Champagne.

Note: Classic Afternoon Tea: Checkmate is available at The Lobby Lounge from 1 November 2018 to 31 January 2019 from 2 to 5pm daily. The set is priced at S$88 for 2 pax, inclusive of a fine selection of loose-leaf teas and coffee, and set at S$138 for 2 pax, inclusive of a half-bottle Tattinger Brut Champagne (375ml) and a fine selection of loose-leaf teas and coffee. For reservations, please visit TheLobbyLounge.sg, email interContinental.Dining@ihg.com or call +65 68251008.

Photos and words by Crystal. A girl who likes to eat, photograph, and write about food, and dreams about travelling around the world one day. Note: This is an invited tasting.


The Lobby Lounge
InterContinental Singapore
Level 1
80 Middle Road
Singapore 188966
Tel: +65 68251008
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Nearest MRT: Bugis (EW Line, DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 2pm - 5pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Bugis MRT station. Take Exit C. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]