Chinatown

Totally craving for these velvety thin parcels (thick and floury ones are such a turn-off for me) encasing fresh pork and prawns with a hint of pepper, doused in a piquant reservoir of red chili oil and black vinegar now. It also doesn't hurt that it's incredibly affordable, at only $4.50 for 10 ping pong-sized dumplings.

They also serve up a mean rendition of xiao long bao, skillfully folded into thin, yet resilient vessels containing a magical broth & pork filling. Try also their delicious Zha Jiang Mian (Minced Pork Handmade Noodles) and Hot & Sour soup (they are so generous with their ingredients)! #burpple #hawkergems #foodspotting #cheapandgood

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Was exploring Chinatown and stumbled upon a stall selling 'xiao long bao'. Upon observing a little on how the 'shifu' swiftly knead the xlb then send to steam a-la minute, my instinct tells me that this is definitely some quality xlb.
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True enough. The skin of the xlb is as thin as paper, which encapsulate the flavourful pork fillings that squirt juices upon a harmless bite.
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I'm sold.

One dumpling with two different texture. What else could I asked for?
Very hard to plate on a bowl plate. 😅😅😅 Zhong Guo La Mian Xiao Long Bao 中国拉面小笼包
Chinatown Complex Market and Food Centre, 335 Smith St #02-135 s050335 (Chinatown)
Sunday to Mondy: 1100 - 2100
Closed on Tuesday