Comments on: Sky Phoenix at Skygarden

By: Not Quite Nigella » Restaurant review Greenwood Chinese restaurant

Not Quite Nigella » Restaurant review Greenwood Chinese restaurant — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:01:37 +0000

[...] Pumpkin dumplings appear to be popping up at Yum Chas everywhere. And of course none of them appear to have any pumpkin inside them despite their obvious pumpkin-y appearance. I had hoped for some pumpkin custard as the woman who was bringing them around said that they were pumpkin dumplings. One bite into the chewy, starchy, vividly hued dumpling and we see that it is filled with a taro mash. It’s unusual and despite the fact that I love yam, I think I prefer the texture and taste of Sky Phoenix’s custard filling. [...]

By: Not Quite Nigella

Not Quite Nigella — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:55:14 +0000

Hi Maria-I LOVED it, it was just like watching half a season on a gigantic screen.

I know, they don’t look very tasty but believe me, they were pretty good! I still had a tiny bit of chili on mine and they were quite large. I think cloves might be a bit too strong a scent for them.

I know, thankfully we could “save” them by peeling off that bit. The inside was great!

I know, so weird. There were two separate sections by the window that weren’t used. Very odd, they said it was for a booking…

By: Maria

Maria — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:28:16 +0000

What did you think of the movie Lorraine? I’m yet to see it!

Those pork balls look so invitingly sticky and yum! I’d never seen Yam dumplings before.. they don’t look as tasty as you say they are.. but that’s what ‘grown up’ eating is about isn’t it?..lol! I generally don’t get put off by appearances when it comes to food! The crispy Ham sui gok looks lovely (the football!) - as do the *custard* dumplings.. YUMM! I thought they had cloves on them.. not chilli stems!

And very interesting black sesame and mango dessert. Just aswell that you could peel off that outer layer.

Hey and what’s with the not letting you sit by the window? Were they keeping the area free for VIP’s maybe?

By: tian

tian — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:24:41 +0000

my friend and i conducted an experiment on the best time to go for yum cha. 10:45am (10:30am the earliest) .. it’s when the first round of yum cha dishes are done (if you go earlier, you don’t get the variety) and you beat the crowd which means more attention from trolley ladies.

also, it’s always quicker to get a table for 2.

anddd if you know what you want, just flag down the waiter (chinese style i.e. loud) and say what you want, you get it quicker

By: Melissa Leong

Melissa Leong — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:26:45 +0000

I share your soft spot for Yum Cha. My family and I went through a 3 month stint of once weekly Yum Cha..it very nearly killed me but somehow I’m even more addicted! I love your blog - let me know if it would be fine to add yours to my blogroll: http://www.fooderati.blogspot.com

By: Melissa Leong

Melissa Leong — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:25:38 +0000

By: Not Quite Nigella

Not Quite Nigella — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:15:38 +0000

Hi Y-I know, even though we were probably quite full, we had to try them, just to see what they were like! It does look quite licorice-y and of course me being a bit blind thought it was sushi

Hi Popeye-I’d definitely recommend that dessert, it was so good with the thick custard inside and crispy outside…

Hi Maria T-Oh cool! So it passed the fussy parent test

I like the idea of going somewhere that is so crowded with people because you’ll know it’s good. Just a pity about the actual wait in the queue! Good to know that it was all worth it in the end

Hi grace-They were really almost too cute to eat-ALMOST! We did, I just don’t think I could go to SATC with my husband and enjoy it as he’d be snoring in no time.

By: grace

grace — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:32:52 +0000

awwww–i love the little punkins! i’ll bet they were as delicious as they are cute. it looks like you had a lovely time with your gal pals!

By: Maria T

Maria T — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:26:04 +0000

Hey there
I’ve been to the Sky Phoenix at Rhodes and even my dad loved it (picky yum cha eater). A man at the Ogawa massage chair shop at Bondi Junction said it was best yum cha in Sydney. He also mentioned that the best pho was actually in Blacktown! The food was great and was well balanced and everyone was very pleased. Dad was even more pleased with the bill! It worked out to be just a bit over $20 per person! We did have to line up for over an hour for a table of 12, along with all the other hungry families with their prams and children. That will teach us to go on a Sunday without booking!

I could go a custard dumpling right about now. Looks so pretty and delicious!

By: Popeye

Popeye — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:53:31 +0000

That pumpkin looking dessert looks excellent! I’ve never seen such intricate work at Yum Cha