AI Spot Summary
The dim sum at Ten Fu Pavilion has a chewy outer skin, with a highlight being the whole shrimp in the shrimp dumplings. The fried peanuts in the Liwan boat congee also remain crispy. However, the filling's flavor is rather mild and fails to leave a strong impression.
The restaurant atmosphere is suitable for enjoying kung fu tea, but the window seats are a bit warm, so it is recommended to choose other seating.
The staff recommended using Meituan to purchase meal vouchers to enjoy discounts, and the overall service attitude was good.
Reviews
Title: Student Review - What to Eat
Shifu Xuan is located on the first floor of voco, a hotel under InterContinental in Guangzhou. It primarily focuses on dim sum, and by 8:30 in the morning, locals are already in the restaurant reading newspapers while waiting for breakfast.
Menu Items:
Signature Dim Sum Set - 128.00
- Signature Bamboo Shoot and Shrimp Dumplings
- Steamed Chicken Feet in Black Bean Sauce
- Steamed Shrimp with Crab Roe
- Fresh Mushroom and Chives Dumplings
- Liwan Boat Congee
- Pu'er Tea
Thoughts:
This time, I ordered the set menu from Meituan. The various dim sums at Shifu Xuan are characterized by their Q (chewy) texture.
- The Signature Bamboo Shoot and Shrimp Dumplings contain whole shrimp and have a nice bounce to them.
- The Fresh Mushroom and Chives Dumplings are also full of mushroom flavor, and the skin is still very chewy (but if you don't like a strong mushroom taste, you might want to skip this dish).
- The Steamed Chicken Feet in Black Bean Sauce are very flavorful and come with about 5-6 pieces.
- Liwan Boat Congee - among these dishes, this is my favorite. It contains pork, fish slices, and fried peanuts. Even though the peanuts are in the congee, they remain crunchy.
- The Steamed Shrimp with Crab Roe is similar to regular siu mai, but the standout feature is the whole shrimp, making it particularly chewy.
- This time, I chose Pu'er tea served in gongfu tea style. It's not just plain hot tea brought by the server; there's a visible flame next to it to boil the water, ensuring that every time water is poured, it is at a consistent temperature, allowing guests to enjoy the aroma and warmth of the tea at all times.
Conclusion: If you enjoy chewy dumpling skins, you should try Shifu Xuan. However, the filling flavors are relatively mild and not particularly memorable. I still feel tempted to use my money to explore other breakfast or Chinese culinary experiences.
Small Reminder:
- Hotel staff may suggest purchasing meal vouchers from Meituan, which can be more economical.
- Choosing a window seat can be quite warm! If possible, try to avoid sitting near the window.
Wait Time:
20 minutes. Perhaps because I went too early, the wait time for the order was long. The crowd only started to increase around 9 o'clock.
