[CLOSED] Ju Hua Tai 菊花台

🍞 Bao Platter of 6
📍Ju Hua Tai (@juhuataisg)
📌 9 Duxton Hill
💰 $50++

One of the most beautiful bao platters my undeserving eyes have ever graced. Each bao comes in either a steamed or fried bun and contains a different kind of protein.

🍗 Crispy Chicken Bao
The fried chicken is pretty thick but a little on the tougher side, however I loved the lao gan ma mayo that it came slathered in.

💛 Grilled Eel Bao
Comes with salted egg sauce, I’m not a fan of eel but actually liked this quite a lot. The eel meat was tender and a little mushy while the salted egg was a nice balance of sweet and savoury.

🦀 Soft Shell Crab Bao
Batter on the soft shell crab was really tough, but the general flavours were really nice. The curry sauce was really aromatic and good.

🐚 Scallop Bao
Unfortunately this was extremely tough, the batter was super hard and the scallop was pretty small. However, I really liked the addition of the tobiko, which gave it a bit of a juicy pop.

🍖 Pork Belly Bao
Sooo good, the tender pork pairs perfectly with the crispy fried bun. The lao gan ma mayo and caramelised onions gave the whole bun a robust flavour.

🥩 Beef Rendang Bao
The beef rendang was flavourful and aromatic while the meat was tender. Also, the pickled cabbage added some crunch. Really good!

The buns are also available a la carte, personally found that some buns were definitely better than others but overall not bad!

the ju hua tai cocktail is lit af and definitely suitable if you have a sweet tooth. the jelly on top is really tangy and sweet too. we also ordered the pandan cocktail which was part of the special one-off menu and it was really good, since the pairing of the cake and cocktail goes really well. Music is great too.

20 Jan’22, Thu🌧
📍Ju Hua Tai 菊花台
- Power Crispy Pork (Xiao Su Rou)🍖
- Szechuan Spicy Dumpling “Chao Shou”🥟
- Bao Platter of 6🍔
- Lamb Skewers🍖
- Chicken Skewers🍗
- Chrysanthemum’s Secret🌼
- Meeting across the Milky Way🥃
- Prosperity Yusheng🥢

Must order the spicy dumplings and xiao su rou! Spicy dumplings quite springy, with a hint of spicy oil, nice~ Xiao Su Rou was crispy and goes well with alcohol!

Not a fan of cumin powder, feel can skip the lamb and chicken skewers…

We had the crispy chicken bao, soft shell crab bao & scallop bao platter of 6, would recommend the crispy chicken ones, the soft shell crab and scallop ones so-so, the sauce not that distinct, pretty normal…

Yusheng was nice but quite pricey, CP ratio not so gd that is…

Overall, not bad a place to drink and chill with friends~

Inspired by @jaychou hit song, @juhuataisg is an oriental-themed cocktail bar located in Duxton Hill.

At @juhuataisg , traditional meets modern - they constantly challenges the boundaries of tradition with their creativity. You can expect elevated modern Sze Chuan-inspired dishes, ever-changing craft beers on tap and artisanal tipples.

Upon entering, a large gold Chrysanthemum mural on the wall welcomes you. Aside from low tables, there’s a sleek bar area adorned with bronze Chinese lion door knockers, adding to the oriental vibe of the bar! Decked in bright neon red LEDs is a Chinese Idiom “隨心所欲”, which means to follow one’s heart’s desires. Sooo… Let’s drink till our heart’s content at @juhuataisg 🍾!

🌼𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐮𝐦’𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭
@juhuataisg signature cocktail! Made from Chrysanthemum-infused 135 East Hyogo Gin, Lychee, Raspberry, Elderflower Liqueur and charged with Co2. Beautifully topped with a handmade Chrysanthemum Jelly. If you fancy light and refreshing botanical drinks, this is the perfect drink to start your night! It’s so easy to drink, you’ll forget that it’s alcohol!

👑𝐐𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐫
Named after the first Emperor of unified China. Unleash your inner drama queen and drink like a King from the ancient-looking bronze goblet, used only for royalty during the Qin Dynasty! Mao Tai is mixed with Glutinous Rice Tea Cordial, Black Walnut Bitters and served with Pickled Lotus Root on the side. It’s slightly sweet, earthy and chocolatey with bits of fruits and grains, and the flavours of glutinous rice and black walnut bitters are very distinct on the palate. 

🔥𝐀 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞
This is a hot drink made from Dewar’s White Label infused with Herbal Tea, Longan Honey and Flambe. Sit yourself at the bar counter and enjoy a spectacular show while they prepare your drink right infront of you!

🍋𝐋𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐲
Made from Machetazo Salamanca, Gifford Lit-chi Liqueur, Lychee, Lime Juice and Rose Foam. Mildly sour, a refreshing drink!

🍊水虎 (CNY Special)
The cocktail encompasses notes of mandarin orange, dragon fruit and pomegranate along with @hendricksginsea Hendricks Lunar Gin! Very refreshing and easy to drink.

Inspired by @jaychou hit song, @juhuataisg is an oriental-themed cocktail bar located in Duxton Hill.

At @juhuataisg , traditional meets modern - they constantly challenges the boundaries of tradition with their creativity. You can expect elevated modern Sze Chuan-inspired dishes, ever-changing craft beers on tap and artisanal tipples.

Upon entering, a large gold Chrysanthemum mural on the wall welcomes you. Aside from low tables, there’s a sleek bar area adorned with bronze Chinese lion door knockers, adding to the oriental vibe of the bar! Decked in bright neon red LEDs is a Chinese Idiom “隨心所欲”, which means to follow one’s heart’s desires. Sooo… Let’s drink till our heart’s content at @juhuataisg 🍾!

🌼𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐮𝐦’𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭
@juhuataisg signature cocktail! Made from Chrysanthemum-infused 135 East Hyogo Gin, Lychee, Raspberry, Elderflower Liqueur and charged with Co2. Beautifully topped with a handmade Chrysanthemum Jelly. If you fancy light and refreshing botanical drinks, this is the perfect drink to start your night! It’s so easy to drink, you’ll forget that it’s alcohol!

👑𝐐𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐫
Named after the first Emperor of unified China. Unleash your inner drama queen and drink like a King from the ancient-looking bronze goblet, used only for royalty during the Qin Dynasty! Mao Tai is mixed with Glutinous Rice Tea Cordial, Black Walnut Bitters and served with Pickled Lotus Root on the side. It’s slightly sweet, earthy and chocolatey with bits of fruits and grains, and the flavours of glutinous rice and black walnut bitters are very distinct on the palate. 

🔥𝐀 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞
This is a hot drink made from Dewar’s White Label infused with Herbal Tea, Longan Honey and Flambe. Sit yourself at the bar counter and enjoy a spectacular show while they prepare your drink right infront of you!

🍋𝐋𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐲
Made from Machetazo Salamanca, Gifford Lit-chi Liqueur, Lychee, Lime Juice and Rose Foam. Mildly sour, a refreshing drink!

🍊水虎 (CNY Special)
The cocktail encompasses notes of mandarin orange, dragon fruit and pomegranate along with @hendricksginsea Hendricks Lunar Gin! Very refreshing and easy to drink.

Inspired by @jaychou hit song, @juhuataisg is an oriental-themed cocktail bar located in Duxton Hill.

At @juhuataisg , traditional meets modern - they constantly challenges the boundaries of tradition with their creativity. You can expect elevated modern Sze Chuan-inspired dishes, ever-changing craft beers on tap and artisanal tipples.

Upon entering, a large gold Chrysanthemum mural on the wall welcomes you. Aside from low tables, there’s a sleek bar area adorned with bronze Chinese lion door knockers, adding to the oriental vibe of the bar! Decked in bright neon red LEDs is a Chinese Idiom “隨心所欲”, which means to follow one’s heart’s desires. Sooo… Let’s drink till our heart’s content at @juhuataisg 🍾!

🌼𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐮𝐦’𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭
@juhuataisg signature cocktail! Made from Chrysanthemum-infused 135 East Hyogo Gin, Lychee, Raspberry, Elderflower Liqueur and charged with Co2. Beautifully topped with a handmade Chrysanthemum Jelly. If you fancy light and refreshing botanical drinks, this is the perfect drink to start your night! It’s so easy to drink, you’ll forget that it’s alcohol!

👑𝐐𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐫
Named after the first Emperor of unified China. Unleash your inner drama queen and drink like a King from the ancient-looking bronze goblet, used only for royalty during the Qin Dynasty! Mao Tai is mixed with Glutinous Rice Tea Cordial, Black Walnut Bitters and served with Pickled Lotus Root on the side. It’s slightly sweet, earthy and chocolatey with bits of fruits and grains, and the flavours of glutinous rice and black walnut bitters are very distinct on the palate. 

🔥𝐀 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞
This is a hot drink made from Dewar’s White Label infused with Herbal Tea, Longan Honey and Flambe. Sit yourself at the bar counter and enjoy a spectacular show while they prepare your drink right infront of you!

🍋𝐋𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐲
Made from Machetazo Salamanca, Gifford Lit-chi Liqueur, Lychee, Lime Juice and Rose Foam. Mildly sour, a refreshing drink!

🍊水虎 (CNY Special)
The cocktail encompasses notes of mandarin orange, dragon fruit and pomegranate along with @hendricksginsea Hendricks Lunar Gin! Very refreshing and easy to drink.