Yuen Kee Dumpling (Funan)

I tried the Corn and Pork Wonton in Viral Mixed Sauce with Chilli Oil ($7.80), which is a very good deal for 12 wontons. The corn added a nice texture to the filling, but the chilli oil + sesame sauce gets a little jelak after a while, especially since I added egg noodles ($2) to this. I think this is best eaten as a sharing side than a main on its own.

The Shrimp and Crab Roe Pork Wanton Noodles ($7.80) is really good - it comes with 6 plump dumplings with delicious pork, shrimp and crab roe filling wrapped in thin dumpling skin. I like the firm texture of the egg noodles and the noodles is tossed in a light and fragrant sauce. Simple and good!

Sweet corn flavour, watery-rich rather than creamy. Comforting to drink, though only served hot. A chilled version would be refreshing, but unlikely to appear.

Suspect it was served in a Cantonese soup with chilli and vinegar added to make it fiery and tangy. Despite being labelled fiery, the spice was mild, and is consistent with Cantonese cuisine’s gentle profile. Dumpling skin was moderately thick, with generous filling. Corn brought juiciness and sweetness that blended well with the pork.

Springy, chewy noodles with light seasoning. Beef brisket was soft and tender, tendon melted in the mouth. Beansprouts added crunch. Comforting and flavourful. It was the beef brisket that boosted the flavour of the noodles, otherwise I think the seasoning was way too light for me to enjoy.

Served in a Cantonese-style soup with a light savoury taste. Skin was smooth and thin, generously filled. A classic highlight that shows off Yuen Kee’s craftsmanship. Soups leaned light-savoury, true to Cantonese style. There were also other flavours to explore where you can go check them out yourself.