A Taste of China 🇨🇳 中国风味

This has quickly become one of my go-to casual meals in the neighbourhood, especially when the craving for China-style flavours kicks in.

The crispy, fragrant chicken is packed with texture from the crunchy peanuts, capsicum and onions. The spice level is just right, not too overpowering but enough to keep things exciting. Its savoury, slightly salty profile pairs perfectly with rice, while the tangy shredded potatoes add a refreshing contrast, keeping the meal balanced without dulling its bold flavours.

酸辣土豆丝 (Shredded Potato) 》$6
重庆辣子鸡 (Spicy Chicken Cube) 》$12

📍華雙厨房 Hua Shuang Kitchen

Instead of proper diced chicken, nearly half of it was just crispy chicken skin. It feel more like a crunchy filler than a satisfying dish. While the flavours were alright, it didn’t feel worth the price for what was essentially a skin-heavy dish rather than the hearty, meaty bite I expected 》$13.80

Nothing fancy, just an average bowl of MXG that gets the job done. The medium spice level brings warmth without overwhelming, making it a reliable choice when a quick mala fix is all I need 》$21

A hearty bowl of thick, chewy knife-cut noodles (刀削面) tossed in a rich, savoury minced pork sauce with a slight hint of sweetness that balances out the deeper, meaty flavours. The cucumber adds a crisp, refreshing contrast, cutting through the richness for a well-balanced bite 》$6.50

Each dumpling is plump, juicy and wrapped in delicate, silky skin that soak up all that spicy, aromatic chilli oil. The sauce has just the right balance of heat and fragrance, soaking into every dumpling without drowning out the natural goodness.

Served in a classic blue and white porcelain bowl, the dish carries a touch of tradition, while a generous sprinkle of coriander and spring onion adds a refreshing contrast to the heat. No frills, just straight-up flavour with some kick 》$7

The sturdy skin holds up just right, giving way to a comforting burst of warm, soupy goodness. The pork filling is flavourful without being too rich, keeping things light yet satisfying.

Not the most refined XLB, but it definitely delivers. Best enjoyed piping hot with vinegar and ginger 》$6

Soft, plump dumplings draped in fragrant chilli oil that’s more aromatic than numbing. The heat creeps in just right, lifted by a hint of tang for balance. Inside, the pork filling stays juicy and packed with flavour, while that chilli oil delivers just enough kick to keep things exciting 》$7

Crispy chicken with a nice kick of spice. Not too intense but full of flavour. The Szechuan peppercorns add a bit of numbing heat without being overpowering 》$16

The enoki mushrooms were grilled to a perfect crisp at the edges, while staying juicy inside. Loved the subtle smoky aroma and savoury seasoning that was packed with flavour 》$6

Thinly sliced and cooked just right, this dish really lets the natural bitterness shine. The salted egg yolk adds a rich, savoury touch without covering up the flavour. You’ll love this if you prefer your bitter gourd to stay properly bitter! 》$8

The pork chop came with bones, which made it more tricky to eat than I’d like. The noodles were alright, nice and chewy, but the sauce felt too mild and lacked the rich, punchy flavour I was expecting. Overall, it just didn’t come together as I thought it would 》$9.20

Was hoping for more from this. The wanton skin was way too thick, making each bite feel heavy and doughy. The vinegar and chilli oil were there, but the flavours still felt muted. Without that punch of heat and tang, the whole dish ended up feeling pretty underwhelming 》$8.60