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A fresh take on traditional Hainanese cuisine, familiar flavors with clever little twists that keep things interesting.

I ordered the claypot chicken rice, and it was a delight! On its own, it’s a solid chicken rice, but the claypot adds that layer of crispy rice bits for extra texture. It also keeps the dish warm, which gives the chili sauce even more of a kick.

The fried squid tentacles were pretty good too, perfectly fried to be crisp on the outside and chewy (but not rubbery) on the inside. The portion was generous, making it a great dish for sharing among a group of four.

For dessert, the durian creme brulee is a must-try. They definitely don’t skimp on the durian. It’s rich, creamy, and wonderfully fragrant. The thin layer of caramelized sugar on top adds a satisfying crunch without overpowering the dessert with sweetness. A really satisfying way to wrap up the meal!

The meal was a bit pricey but I think its good to support the local culinary scene, especially one that experiments with traditional local food while making it so good too!

The broth was incredibly rich and naturally sweet from the prawns. Every mouthful of soup was just so addicting! I ordered the thick bee hoon with prawn and ribs soup. The bee hoon was cooked to the right level of chewiness, and the ribs were fall off the bone tender. The prawns seemed fresh, with a sweet flavor and a meaty bite.

Their secret chili powder, available on the table, really enhanced the flavor as well. It wasn’t very spicy, but it added an extra layer of umami, possibly from some kind of prawn powder. I really enjoyed mixing it into both the soup and the noodles.

I also highly recommend their lychee oolong. It had a fragrance on its own and helped cleanse the palate, especially when every mouthful was so rich.

Dimsum by day, izakaya by night! I enjoyed the dim sum at Shou, and it definitely lives up to their claim of handmade dim sum. It’s a quaint little place that serves dim sum at lunch and transforms into a Japanese izakaya at night.

The signature paofan is freshly made, as it took a while to arrive at the table. It was followed by a sizzling display when the staff added the crispy rice to the rich broth. I really liked their baked BBQ pork buns (叉烧包), nice and fluffy buns with a crispy bottom. Their Hong Kong-style milk tea is also pretty authentic. Thick, not too sweet, and the fragrance of the tea really comes through.

The chili they provide is amazing, with crispy garlic and shrimp bits, if I’m not mistaken. I also enjoyed watching the staff prepare the izakaya dishes behind the counter. ;)

Overall, I highly recommend Shou if you like dim sum!

Great food and great visual presentation! Highly recommend the 闽家小吃拼盘 and 海鲜沙茶锅! The ingredients are top quality and fresh, and delivered to the table right as its finished cooking. The flavour and texture of the the food is thus impeccable! The tea is nicely brewed too with excellent customer service from the staff!

I had the dory fish soup at this unassuming store, and it was milky and surprisingly flavourful, which are the signs of a great stock! The minced meat had extra umami, due to the addition of dried flatfish. Overall a good experience!