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The dinner at Paradise Inn at Sunway Pyramid came timely as I knew I would be deprived of good Chinese food during my Bali getaway. Interestingly, Paradise Inn isn't just another Chinese restaurant in town. Its a restaurant, a tea house and a dessert house under one roof. And i just have to add...finally Paradise Inn in in Malaysia. I arrived 20 minutes earlier and spent some time absorbing the elegant decors of Paradise Inn while enjoying my pot of tea. Hubster dined here last December and has
I arrived 20 minutes earlier and spent some time absorbing the elegant decors of Paradise Inn while enjoying my pot of tea. Hubster dined here last December and has been telling me about the wonderful tea offerings on the menu. It was a good selection of teas. I have to admit that I was a wee lost as to what to choose. I wanted to try something hot and because it was a warm day, I wanted something cold too.
As usual I resorted to one f my fave childhood ryhmes "Inky pinky ponky, father bought a donkey. Donkey died. Father cried. Inky pinky ponky" My choice was jasmine, Osmanthus, Dried Longan and Chrysanthemum. Apparently this tea nourishes the heart and spleen, improves eyesight and immune system. It was a soothing drink to sip before dinner. It was equally soothing and enjoyable when I stayed back to chat with some of the girlfriends whom I have not seen for a few weeks.
And since I wanted something cold, I took some of Andrew's Very Berries Iced Tea. Tangy and refreshing, its a good drink to wake one up and to work out an appetite.
The dishes at Paradise Inn weren't overly salty. Thus there wasn't a need for white rice if not for the gorgeous gravy accompanying some of the dishes.Crisp-Fried Shrimp Paste Chicken is also another children friendly (and I reckon adults too) dish that should be ordered while we decide what dishes to order from the menu. The fried chicken is marinated with a special prawn paste imported from Hong Kong rather than the local prawn paste or belacan that many places use.
I've always loved ducks. Paradise Inn's Sliced Tea Smoked Duck was absolutely brilliant. Rather addictive to be eaten non its own or with a mouthful of rice. Every bite was an alluring mix of tender meat with flavourful fats.
Poached Chinese Spinach with Egg Trio and Minced Pork in Superior Broth was certainly one of my fave dishes for the night. It wasn't because spinach is one of my fave vegetables. Every mouthful was soft spinach with a generous accompaniment of salted egg and century egg
If you hate eggplants, then the Stewed Eggplant with Minced Pork and Salted Fish in Claypot will probably change your mind about eggplants. The eggplant is soft and absolutely flavourful with the aromatic salted fish and little bites of minced pork
Tofu is one of my fave comfort and health food. However this is only of the tofu is rich and beany. The Braised Tofu with Crystal Prawns is made in house. Each piece of tofu is eggy smooth and silky with a rich soya bean taste.
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