Here the cover that i have done to make it an introduction before i kick out my review on these. The viva is located at Tanjung Tokong, if you know before that food court was called Seahorse,infront of Naza Hotel. The Dim Sum section it started at 6am-2pm. What i like, get early to get my fresh out dim sum. Before this review, the last i had dim sum was in ,Fu San, Ipoh. i reach there at 4.45am frm my journey, Penang to my destination. It was superb. Long queue and totally fresh,man! But im not gonna talk about that Ipoh one:)
Scallop and Fish Roe Dumpling
Mmm...one of my favourite for this special on weekend only. You should ask the staff for this. I should say a fresh scallop on top on it, fish roe as a granished plus spring onion. It is something that not many food court dim sum could do this. So far,i have seen it was from high class hotel restaurant do surf this. But you can have it now in those place for everyone. It is not expensive really,about the price you should go and have a little check out on weekend:) Yummy
**** (4 stars/5stars)
Dragon Whiskers Roll
This is something that special to penangites, or viva dim sum is only do on weekend special dish. The weekday wont be served. To me, this looks like the dragon's lair roll, it is really crispy when you bites it. It is totally crispy and sweet dish for those loves kaya&custard paste. What i had on this is i fell quite oily. If you love it, you wont complain on the oil ,which it stick on your finger totally. For me,i quite scare of too oily stuff as i quite healthy conscious&almost everyday go gym to work out when i have free time. Hence, oil=my worst enemy!lolx I give...
*** (3 stars/5stars) lar
Steamed Bun with Premium Lotus Paste and Egg Yolk
Sweet Sweet and Salty Salty- You can find both taste in one bun. It brings you 'Kiam Kiam cham Tee Tee' on your tongue. Although it is not my cup of tea, but it is someone that like to mix it together. I believe old generation, would love both tastes at same time. The sweetness takes control the salty terrority,therefore sweet lover would love that,i guess. It is because i dont like it as kinda sweet to my taste actually.
** (2stars/5stars)
Traditional Steamed Glutinous Rice
The traditional dish comes in dim sum category, here it comes with different styles from VIVA dim sum. This is one of favourite sticky rice fans. Come closer and listen to me,how the taste it is:) When i eat this glutinous rice(loh mai kai), I tried to find mushroom,and a bit disappointed to me as i like mushroom on it. It doesnt matter, but i taste the sticky rice,and i quite like it. The taste wasnt that bad overall. The chicken was good too,as it is fresh. Also it a bit salty to me :( Sorry, maybe i do not like salty too on my glutinous rice. I prefer mild one. You guys should try it, but do not look for mushroom, it does not include.
***(3stars/5stars)
Steamed Bun with Butter Cream & Egg Yolk
Some shots that i have taken inside the chef's kitchen. Well organise and cool area, before it served.
Steamed Bun with Butter Cream & Egg Yolk
A peeping shot,from the chef's kitchen as you can see. they leave it in a cool area before steams it.As you know i am advertising photographer, So what i shot, consider it gives you those feeling and what is through my eye-my camera's len. I should say, WHAT I SEE, WHAT YOU FEEL IT TOO,RIGHT NOW!
Steamed Bun with Butter Cream & Egg Yolk
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Steamed Bun with Butter Cream & Egg Yolk
YUMMY, when you really want to eat this, you have to eat this very fast,as all the butter cream will leak off to your fingers. It hot, and smooth when you put it into your mouth. It is a chef recommended. You should try it, but do not eat too much as it is made by a lot of butter. Take care of your health,man!
**** (4stars/5stars)
HOW TO MAKE Shanghainese Meat Dumpling (XIAO LONG BAO)
Some of lifestyle shot of how the chef makes XIAO LONG BAO. I loves photography. From here you can see all my shot are natural shot i captured inside the kitchen.
HOW TO MAKE Shanghainese Meat Dumpling (XIAO LONG BAO)
This is the shot of how chef had puzzled the whole dumpling before it put into steam. I love this shot,so i put it a frame as it looks very classic to me. What i mean is more historical record,i should assume. For the photography lesson, :) i locked the focus on the dumpling and use very low shutter speed, thus the hand you can see it click on the movement. What is the ISO,Shutter Speed and Aperture,i also forgotten, but next time i can show you if i organise a workshop:)
Shanghainese Meat Dumpling (XIAO LONG BAO)
One of my the best favourite in dim sum, which XIAO LONG BAO!!! Not only I-Dragon restaurant you could get this, but VIVA does this with an afforable price than everyone else. This is the dish that you should not missed! You hear me, not to be missed out! The soup inside, you should careful on it, otherwise no point to have xiao long bao. In one word, it is fragile, my friend! It is tasty and juicy. Please dip with those ginger strips in a black vinegar. If they do not provide for you, please ask from the staff. It brings you to heaven! And i don't mind to have a few stack of it! I am so in love with shanghainese meat dumpling. If you really want to eat a lot of this, go VIVA. This is at reasonable price rm4.80. What are you waiting for?
****/*(4stars half/5stars)
Ok, here is my ending for this review, so i don't need to talk so much as one of this piece of photo i had captured, has already speak itself for me. If you love this review, please give me a comment. If you love those photo i have taken, you can hire me as your food photographer for your restaurant:) give me a call ya! My name is Patrick Soon.
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