My eating compatriot and I decided to lunch in the city one day, with me suggesting Shandong Mama. Located in Mid City Arcade, this dumpling joint was a typical casual Asian eatery. No fuss, no frills - you sit down, you get a menu, you order and your food arrives in a timely fashion. You can easily finish a meal in under an hour - perfect for those office lunch breaks.
Greediness got the better of us and we ordered three dumplings and one appetiser:
Sweet and sour shredded cabbage salad with a dash of sesame oil
Sweet and tangy, this refreshing appetiser certainly opens up your appetite. Only the core of the cabbage is used for this dish to maintain a natural sweetness.
Pork fried dumplings
Fried dumplings at Mama's are rectangular-shaped and stuck together like giant Kit-Kats when served. The bottom of the dumpling is slightly charred giving it that crunchy texture. The pork fried dumplings we had were delicious - well-seasoned, crispy, juicy filling.. what more can you ask for in a fried dumpling?
For the steamed dumplings -
Fish dumplings
Prawn, black fungus and chives dumplings.
The must-have fish dumplings were amazing!
Both dumplings were yum, but my favourite was the fish dumplings. It felt like a simple, homely dish but the process is far from it. Made by hand (and a labour of love), the soft and silky fish is mixed with ginger, chives and coriander and wrapped in a thin layer of skin.
We were completely stuffed by the end of the meal. I can't wait to go back for my next dumpling fix!
Verdict: Amazing home-made quality dumplings under $10. Whether it's lunch, dinner or a snack you're after - Shandong Mama caters for all.
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