You might be wondering, truffle-based steamboat soup? Is that possible? Well, yes – if you’re dining at Yanxi Dim Sum & Hotpot! The restaurant is collaborating with Aroma Truffle (yes, the local brand that appeared in a K-drama) to bring you a limited-time truffle themed steamboat!
The restaurant is currently helmed by Ex-Mott 32 Executive Chef Chan Wai Keung and Ex-Fullerton Hotel Dim Sum Chef Ben Yap.
From what we know, the truffle-themed steamboat is available till Apr 15th but might extend depending on its popularity. But no worries as Yanxi still has lots of permanent dim sum items and main dishes on their menu that shine.
Yanxi Dim Sum Review
Sampling Platter
The best way to start your meal at Yanxi is through their Sampling Platter ($12). Dig into the Tobiko, Prawn & Scallop, Water Chestnut and Coriander Dumpling and the unique Yanxi Prawn and Petai with Sambal Chilli Dumpling. The highlight of the platter was the Quail Egg & Bonito Flakes Siew Mai for us, which had a flowy egg yolk centre!
Appetizers
The Crispy Gold Dusted Black Tofu ($8) was a classic ‘crispy on the outside, soft on the inside’ dish. It’s perfect to share amongst friends and family.
The Hokkaido Jellyfish Salad In Aged Balsamic Vinegar ($18) was different from the usual jellyfish starters we see at restaurants. The one served here had a crispier texture and was perfect as an appetizer!
General Tso’s Chicken
One of our picks for the night was General Tso’s Chicken ($16). The beautiful presentation isn’t just for show. The dish is smoked before being served, which provided a nice smokiness that elevated the entire dish. The chicken also had a beautiful crispy layer that cracks when bitten into, so good!
Netted Prawn & Tobiko, Spinach Infused Rice Roll ($12)
At a glance, this might look like something you would find at a sushi restaurant. However, the dish is actually a modern take on Chee Cheong Fun and had a myriad of textures! Wrapped inside the spinach-infused rice roll was a deep-fried prawn, which added a nice crunchiness to the dish.
Mapo Tofu in Crispy Beancurd Skin Roll ($9 for 3pcs)
Imagine piping hot but delicate and soft mapo tofu wrapped inside crispy beancurd skin. One of our favourite dishes for the night!
Truffle-Themed Steamboat
Truffle Wild Mushroom Soup
A good soup base is as equally important as fresh ingredients when it comes to hotpot. The soups at Yanxi Dim Sum & Hotpot are boiled fresh daily, and the Truffle Wild Mushroom Soup ($36/$18/$12) is no exception.
What we can only describe as a clear version of the Western Truffle Mushroom Soups, this had all the elements one would expect to find in a cream of mushroom without the cloying creaminess. It was almost like a Chinese version of the popular Western dish!
To go with the soup, Yanxi has a series of handmade seafood-based balls ranging from classic to unique. For a safe choice, opt for the Wild Mushroom Shrimp Balls ($15). If you want something more unique, the Burst-Popped Wasabi Lobster Balls ($25) is something you don’t see every day!
Something that went well with the Truffle Soup base were the Burst-Popped Truffle Shrimp Balls ($18) and the Truffle Chilli Squid Ink Balls ($18). Be careful with the burst-popped ones as they do “explode” in your mouth.
Handmade Rose Tofu
Make sure to try the Handmade Rose Tofu ($6) that comes in an elegant rose shape in various colours. It’s reminiscent of seafood tofu, with a firm yet silky texture.
Artisanal Trufflemisu by Chef Ben
The Artisanal Trufflemisu ($22) was served in a cute eggshell looking bowl and the first thing we noticed was the amount of bird’s nest at the top. Inside was the tiramisu portion of the dessert, which was infused with truffle flavours. We got a punch of truffle flavours with the first bite, followed by the sweetness of the tiramisu.
Who knew truffles could be used to make dessert?!
Hokkaido Milk Charcoal Egg Tart
The meal isn’t complete without trying one of Yanxi’s signature desserts – the Hokkaido Milk Charcoal Egg Tart ($16/6pcs). The Hokkaido Milk filling was creamy and cheesy but wasn’t too overpowering. You can smell the fragrance of the milk and cheese when biting into one of these buttery tarts.
Yanxi Dimsum & Hotpot
There were quite a few dishes that took us by surprise over at Yanxi Dimsum & Hotpot that we couldn’t find anywhere else. With the 2 new chefs over at Yanxi, it looks like we can expect more interesting dishes in the future as well!
While dimsum is available at night, we highly recommend visiting during lunch hours for a wider selection. At night, you can indulge in their hotpots instead.
Yanxi Dim Sum & Hotpot
175A Chin Swee Rd, Singapore 169879
Mon-Sun, 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-11pm
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*This was a media tasting by Yanxi Dim Sum & Hotpot. However, this is not a paid review, and all opinions are ours.