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Canton-i

Canton-i, a hongkong restaurant,located at level 3 of orchard ion.
The pinkish colour of the restaurant caught my attention and attract me to try the food there. What is commonly found in Hongkong restaurants? Dim sums!

There was already a few tables when i arrived(around 11am). There were lanterns hanging on the ceiling which i think makes the ambience look chic and retro.I looked through the menu and the friendly and helpful captain helped me with the ordering. He recommended the Steamed fishmaw and prawn dumplings.

I Ordered:

1X stir-fried kangkong with japanese miso
1X steamed fishmaw and prawn dumplings
1X panfried chives dumplings.

The kangkong arrived shortly. The kangkong was stir-fried with bean paste and some minced pork. Although it may look simple but they have prepared it quite well.

The pan-fried chives dumplings were served with vinegar. I find the skin a little too thick and i prefer the skin to be a little more charred. The ingredients consits of chives, minced pork and shrimps. The chives tend to ''over-cover'' the minced pork and prawns. I feel that the mixture is a little too bland and perhaps a dash of soy sauce would help.

The star of the show - The steamed fish maw with prawn dumplings.
This is heavenly. It comes pipping hot with 3 steamed dumplings. The dumplings were topped with tobiko(fling fish roe) which add a little crunch.
The dumplings consist of 2 layers- the fish maw and the minced prawn. Fish maw contains collagen and it's good for complexion!
The minced prawn contains water chestnut which gives a crunchy texture. The mixture is also flavourful. The dumplings were steamed in an eggy broth which taste naturally sweet. This dish is strongly recommended to the ladies as it is good for complexion!

The service here is friendly and helpful. The captains were efficent and prompt in refilling the water.