Handmade food has always received favorable reviews because of its authenticity. But it does not necessarily taste better. The programme Man VS Machine on Channel U furnished a very good comparison between handmade and machine made foods. So far, Machine is leading with 8 votes over 4.
Out of the many different kind of food, handmade bao(buns) won over machine made ones. Hua Ji Bao Dang is one place where you can have nice traditional handmade bao.
The friendly auntie told us the stall has been around for 10 over years. Not much variety to choose from, maybe because I was not an early bird. :P
The texture of the freshly made bao was not as soft and fluffy as machine made ones but it was firm and pillowy. The filling was fresh and not too fatty.
Besides handmade bao, lor mai kai(glutinous chicken rice) and siew mai(opened face dumplings) were pretty tasty too.
Overall, it was a simple and nostalgic breakfast which I really enjoyed. Go there early because most things will be sold out by noon.
By the way, has anyone tried D'Bun who claimed to be the best handmade bun specialist? Joo Chiat Road, M?
Don't miss the last episode of Man VS Machine on donuts this Friday at 8.30pm on Channel U!
Hua Ji Bao Dang
115 Bukit Merah View
#01-535 Bukit Merah View Market & Food Centre
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not bad la...but its T.I.N.Y n not say so damm shiok. Ltd. normally when we crave bao, we will go to the shop facing the main road..their baos are closer in comparison with the crystal jade ones w juicy inside fillings... further down this shop you will find the shop called GLORY where the best longtong is...those cny tidbits esp the small shrimp prawn rolls are factory made there....so S..when does production start? *wink
What's the name of the shop?
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