A few weeks ago, I decided to venture over to North Jakarta, to try one of the Paradise Group's restaurants, Canton Paradise in Kelapa Gading. I'm a big fan of the Paradise Group, having dined at their restaurants both in Jakarta and Singapore. I was very excited to try Canton Paradise. Dim sum is one of my favorites, and it just so happens that it's Canton Paradise's speciality. The fact that I could order dim sum for dinner made the whole experience even better!
As soon as I walked into the restaurant, I could see how popular Canton Paradise already is. In fact we had to wait a while, before we were seated. I reminded myself that when you eat at a Paradise restaurant, it's going to be worth the wait! The interior of the restaurant is reminiscent of Chinese restaurants I have eaten at in London. The vision behind Canton Paradise, is that they will take you on a culinary journey, serving up delicious Cantonese inspired delights. Seeing as Cantonese is one of my favorite cuisines, I could not wait to order!
Steamed Glutinous Rice with Chichen in Lotus Leaf (2 pcs) 22.8k
When I spotted Steamed Glutinous Rice on the menu, I was beyond happy. It's a dish I'm overly familiar with, having dined at so many Cantonese restaurants in the UK. This was actually the first time that I've seen this dish on the menu at a Chinese restaurant in Jakarta . Unfortunately, Canton Paradise's Glutinous Rice was not as good as I had anticipated. If the rice had been a touch stickier, it would have been better. I found it to be a little hard for my liking. The flavors did not seem to come through, as they have done when I've eaten this dish on other occasions.
Steamed Scallop and Scrambled Egg White Dumpling (3pcs) 28.8k
Okay, so the Glutinous Rice wasn't as good as I expected it would be. But let me tell you, the Steamed Scallop and Scrambled Egg White Dumpling definitely made up for it! They were super yummy, and I savored every last bite. This is a clearly fusion dish, and the result is simply divine. What a great combo the scallop and egg white make, encased in the delightful small pacels of goodness. It's a must order when you visit Canton Paradise.
Steamed Prawn and Chive Dumpling (3pcs) 25,8k
I can never get enough of Dim Sum, and ordered the Steamed Prawn and Chive Dumplings. Once again, these dumpling were delicious. Prawn and Chive is a Cantonese favorite when it comes to dim sum fillings. Be sure to order this one when you visit Canton Paradise.
Sauteed Sliced Fish with Garlic and Scallion, 88.8k
I wanted to test out the Sautéed Sliced Fish with Garlic and Scallions, as it sounded so yummy. To be honest, this dish was tasty. The only downside was that the fish was a little overcooked. The all round flavor was great though. Even though the fish wasn't as delicate as I had expected it would be, I still managed to eat every last piece!
Watermelon Juice, 25.8k
Usually when I eat Chinese food, I pair it with Chinese Tea, so I never have much to write about when it comes to drinks. This time however, I was thirsty and ordered a refreshing Watermelon Juice. I was so glad I had, because this drink was one of the best fresh fruit juices I've had in Jakarta! It was totally refreshing, not too sweet, just bursting with the perfect flavor of Watermelon. So if you want to try a fresh juice at Canton Paradise, I can definitely recommend trying this.
Dining at Canton Paradise was a memorable experience for me. I really enjoyed my dinner at this restaurant, and would highly recommend going, if you are looking for a great place to eat Dim Sum in Jakarta. I hope to be back soon, so I can tuck into some more yummy Dim Sum!
Dining at Canton Paradise was a memorable experience for me. I really enjoyed my dinner at this restaurant, and would highly recommend going, if you are looking for a great place to eat Dim Sum in Jakarta. I hope to be back soon, so I can tuck into some more yummy Dim Sum!
Canton Paradise
Mall Kelapa Gading 3
Level G 15 B-C
Jl. Boulevard Kelapa Gading
North Jakarta
Ph. +6221 45853918
http://www.paradisegroup.com.sg/canton-paradise-2/
https://www.facebook.com/CantonParadiseJkt