Since the opening of D'Shanghai outlet at KSL City Mall last year, our family has been their frequent patron. Located at Level 2, the family-friendly restaurant provides nice seating and oriental style ambiance where we can rest our feet and enjoy our meal.
Typically, it feels and looks like dining at Crystal Jade or Tim Ho Wan but at a more affordable pricing where we can order and eat to our hearts content. Dim sum price ranges from RM4 plus onward which is really affordable!
At D'Shanghai, Xiaolongbao (小笼包) is their key highlight. Traditionally steamed in small bamboo baskets, it is often referred to as soup dumplings. The children always have fun finding ways to slurp all the soup within that is oozing out whenever they take a bite.
Compared to the Signature Xiaolongbao, I would give my vote to Rice Wine Xiaolongbao as it has wine incorporated within the soup, adding more fragrance and flavour.
Steamed Liu Sha Bao (皇朝流沙包) is Gladys' personal favourite. She can finish them all by herself and ask for more! The mixture of egg custard and salted duck egg's yolk flows out of the bun like golden sand and she adores seeing the 'lava' flows.
Steamed rice rolls (猪肠粉) is a dish well-like by adults and children which we will usually order whenever we have dim sum. At D'Shanghai, apart from the conventional ones with char siew and prawns fillings, they also have it with U-Char Kuih and Carrot, Yam & Yam bean. We ordered chef recommendation - steamed rice rolls with smoked duck (薰鸭肠粉) where the rice roll skin is thin, soft and chewy. The entire flavour and taste is sweetened and enhanced with the smoked duck fillings and rice rolls dipped in soy sauce.
Steamed Chinese Style layered cake looks simple and plain but I really love its sweetness and spongy texture. Another chef recommendation that you can try.
Porridge is a delectable dish acceptable by young and adult. It is a comfort food where we can indulge in at any time of the day. I always love the Cantonese style congee where it is smooth and gooey.
Normally I don't fancy fried dim sum but there are always exceptions. Let's take a look at D'Shanghai fried dim sum selection.
Not a big fan of red bean but Red Bean Paste Pancake is one that I always love and look forward to ordering! The warm, sweet paste within the thin crispy skin is absolutely heavenly for me,
Personally, I thought this dim sum looks interesting. Did not really feel the taste of avocador strongly but I like that it was not too oily plus the kids had fun peeling and tasting the noodle-like crust.
I saw the prawn filling but not so much for the mango. Would love to see more addition of mango to have a sense of how it should actually taste like.
A single big dumpling within the herbal soup. Lots of filling within the dumpling once you break it open. I find it a little too overwhelming for my liking and could not finish it.
Initially I was not so keen on giving this a try as it looks like eating sheets of plastic. After a mouthful of fried fen pi, I take my words back. It has a unique taste and texture which is alluring. After one bite, I kept on going for more.
We would love to be back to try the other dim sum at D'Shanghai. It is a convenient and affordable option where families and friends can sit down for a nice dim sum treat.
Typically, it feels and looks like dining at Crystal Jade or Tim Ho Wan but at a more affordable pricing where we can order and eat to our hearts content. Dim sum price ranges from RM4 plus onward which is really affordable!
At D'Shanghai, Xiaolongbao (小笼包) is their key highlight. Traditionally steamed in small bamboo baskets, it is often referred to as soup dumplings. The children always have fun finding ways to slurp all the soup within that is oozing out whenever they take a bite.
Signature Xiaolongbao (灌汤小笼包) - rm4.20
Compared to the Signature Xiaolongbao, I would give my vote to Rice Wine Xiaolongbao as it has wine incorporated within the soup, adding more fragrance and flavour.
Rice Wine Xiaolongbao (醉酒小笼包) - rm5.20
Steamed Liu Sha Bao (皇朝流沙包) - rm5.80
Steamed rice rolls (猪肠粉) is a dish well-like by adults and children which we will usually order whenever we have dim sum. At D'Shanghai, apart from the conventional ones with char siew and prawns fillings, they also have it with U-Char Kuih and Carrot, Yam & Yam bean. We ordered chef recommendation - steamed rice rolls with smoked duck (薰鸭肠粉) where the rice roll skin is thin, soft and chewy. The entire flavour and taste is sweetened and enhanced with the smoked duck fillings and rice rolls dipped in soy sauce.
Steamed rice rolls with smoked duck (薰鸭肠粉) - rm6.80
Steamed Chinese Style layered cake looks simple and plain but I really love its sweetness and spongy texture. Another chef recommendation that you can try.
Steamed Chinese Style Layered Cake (奶皇马拉糕)- rm5.20
Porridge is a delectable dish acceptable by young and adult. It is a comfort food where we can indulge in at any time of the day. I always love the Cantonese style congee where it is smooth and gooey.
Century Egg with Pork Porridge (皮蛋瘦肉粥) - rm4.20
While many may give this a miss since it can be rather filling, I will usually order 1 for all to share.
Lotus Leaf Rice (腊味荷叶饭) - rm5.20
Other steamed dim sum
Shanghai Dumpling (上海餃子王)
Normally I don't fancy fried dim sum but there are always exceptions. Let's take a look at D'Shanghai fried dim sum selection.
Not a big fan of red bean but Red Bean Paste Pancake is one that I always love and look forward to ordering! The warm, sweet paste within the thin crispy skin is absolutely heavenly for me,
Red Bean Paste Pancake (豆沙锅饼) - rm5.20
Personally, I thought this dim sum looks interesting. Did not really feel the taste of avocador strongly but I like that it was not too oily plus the kids had fun peeling and tasting the noodle-like crust.
Fried Avocador Rolls (龙须奶油果卷) - rm8.80
I saw the prawn filling but not so much for the mango. Would love to see more addition of mango to have a sense of how it should actually taste like.
Mango Prawn Roll (香芒鲜虾筒) - rm6.80
A single big dumpling within the herbal soup. Lots of filling within the dumpling once you break it open. I find it a little too overwhelming for my liking and could not finish it.
Steamed Soup dumpling (霸王灌汤饺) - rm9.80
Initially I was not so keen on giving this a try as it looks like eating sheets of plastic. After a mouthful of fried fen pi, I take my words back. It has a unique taste and texture which is alluring. After one bite, I kept on going for more.
Shanghai Fried Fen Pi (上海炒粉皮) - rm9.80
We would love to be back to try the other dim sum at D'Shanghai. It is a convenient and affordable option where families and friends can sit down for a nice dim sum treat.
D'Shanghai (大上海)
Address: 33, Jalan Seladang, Taman Abad, L2-132, KSL City, 80250, Johor Bahru, Johor
GPS: 1.486196, 103.76279
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