Stall promoting Musang King bun & presumably one of the best dim sum in Seremban

“Reena, you up for a drive to one of the best dim sum restaurant in Seremban? This restaurant even has Musang King Pau,” chirped my enthusiastic pal. Nicely, I’ve by no means mentioned no to dim sum and that was how I discovered myself sleepy-eyed, on the way in which to Restoran Dim Sum Jinbo. 

Fortunately the roads in Seremban aren’t as congested as these in Kuala Lumpur, so even should you don’t discover a parking spot proper outdoors, you’ll in all probability have the ability to discover one close to sufficient.

I reached the restaurant at 8am. It was already filled with households chatting over cups of Chinese language tea. Each few seconds, I observed plates of dim sum being whisked away to respective tables. 

The waitress enquired if we had a reservation— sure, fast tip: should you’re planning to go to Restoran Dim Sum Jinbo on a weekend, it’s finest to make a reservation. In any other case, the possibility of securing a desk could be very slim. 

What I attempted at Restoran Dim Sum Jinbo

My dim sum feast started with their well-known Prawn Dumpling (RM9), regionally referred to as Har Gow. 

This dumpling is made from contemporary shrimps that are blended with pork lard oil earlier than being wrapped in a skinny hand-rolled piece of translucent wheat dough. It’s then steamed earlier than being served. 

The moment I bit into the dumpling, I instantly tasted the sweetness of the contemporary shrimps together with the softness of the dumpling pores and skin. It additionally possessed an incredible bouncy texture and a slight crunch. This was undoubtedly one of many nicer Prawn Dumplings I’ve had in a very long time. 

The following steamer basket for me to examine was a dim sum staple, the Signature Pork & Prawn Dumpling (RM8.30) or regionally referred to as Siu Mai. Every dumpling was of a slightly hefty dimension and really juicy. For RM8.30 a plate, they had been very beneficiant with their fillings and parts.

Siu mai demolished, I moved on to the Stir-Fried Turnip Paste (RM7.90), in any other case referred to as radish or carrot cake— a dish usually bought at hawker stalls. Cubed items of turnips are stir-fried with eggs, chives, bean sprouts and home made belacan paste. 

In fact, I wanted to order a plate of their Yam Croquettes (RM8), my go-to dish at any dim sum restaurant. 

Golden with scrumptious crispy bits on the floor, and bursting with creamy yam and candy meat within the centre, I’m happy to say that this dim sum didn’t disappoint. These crispy bites had been such a pleasure to pop into one’s mouth with its multitude of textures and style: the crunchy exterior, smoothness and savouriness of the yam and at last, the sweetness of the meat. 

Earlier than dessert, the ultimate dim sum was the Crispy Beancurd Roll with Prawn (RM7.90). 

At first, once I took a chew, I frankly thought it was a plain crispy beancurd. So you may think about my shock once I noticed a layer of prawn paste hidden throughout the beancurd roll. The crispy exterior had such a satisfying crunch and complemented the juicy prawns extraordinarily nicely. 

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Lastly, I got here nose to nose with the Musang King Bun (RM7.70). The bun is inexperienced in color, which stumped me at first. It solely registered afterward that they’d made the color inexperienced to mirror the color of durian. 

I rigorously unwrapped the paper that nestled the bun, and on the backside, a golden custard-like substance tried to ooze out. I pried it softly into halves and immediately, my senses had been hit by the heady odor of durian.

I anticipated the filling to style like creamy durian, however it was extra buttery and the durian style wasn’t as overpowering as I’d anticipated it to be. The bun itself was so mushy and fluffy and cradled the filling nicely.

If I’ve any complaints, it’s for them to be extra beneficiant with the filling. Sure, I perceive that the Musang King durian is a beneficial commodity, so I needed to make my peace with it. 

Last ideas

When you’ve got the time, make your strategy to Seremban and take a look at Restoran Dim Sum Jinbo. It’s actually definitely worth the drive. If not, you may nonetheless head to their outlet in Cheras to get a style of their goodies.

Bear in mind to not miss out on the Musang King Bun. That is one dish that’s not accessible in any of the dim sum eating places that I’ve visited not less than. 

Anticipated injury: RM7 – RM15 per pax

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