Noodlies Sydney food blog came to the World Square branch of Taste of Shanghai because a friend recommended it. I've been to their Ashfield restaurant which is always busy and is remarkably authentic and good.
The handy location at World Square is a big plus and I came expecting a lot. The food came out fast, presentation was very good - stunning for the dumpling plate below. But for taste, we tried both types of fried dumplings and came away underwhelmed. While they came out hot and the juice just squirts out upon first bite (I like that!), I couldn't get the flavour I was expecting.
Similarly, the sauce of the hand made noodles Beijing style was a bit plain (maybe that's the Beijing style), but again, I was expecting more spice and flavour.
Have you been to Taste of Shanghai, World Square? What do you think of their food?
My favourite dish was the fried sweet buns with condensed milk. The skin was golden and inside the dough was fluffy ready to absorb the condensed milk.
Have you had the same experience, or have a different point of view? Let me know what you think.
Taste of Shanghai
Shop 907 World Square
644 George St, Sydney
(02) 9261 8832
Sadly, I had the same underwhelming experience at the World Square branch. My dishes were beautifully presented but just lacked that extra taste factor, especially with the pan fried dumplings.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been here, but it's on my wish list as the BFF has recommended it.
ReplyDeleteThank god Gianna... my friends rave about this place so I was really, seriously thinking there's something wrong with me!
ReplyDeletefried sweet buns with condensed milk - very interesting concept.
ReplyDeleteken and i went to home thai - they had i think you spell it Gio Chao Qua, you know those fried sticks you have with congee?
that and pandan sauce.. the thai version. It would definately be intersting to try the chinese version :)
wow, they had the long doughy bread sticks right Dolly? I didn't know that's what it's called, thanks for letting me know. Did you like home thai?
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