From Malay Mail · Ethan Lau · · 1m 30s
Sink your teeth into superb Shanghainese shengjian bao
Jia Yu Fang restaurant serves authentic Shanghainese shengjian bao in Damansara Utama.
In brief
Jia Yu Fang restaurant serves authentic Shanghainese shengjian bao in Damansara Utama. Jia Yu Fang restaurant in Damansara Utama offers fresh Shanghainese shengjian bao and sweet red braised pork. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Shengjian bao's global journey
Shengjian bao, a rustic soup-filled bun from Shanghai, has gained attention at Jia Yu Fang in Damansara Utama.
“Long overshadowed by xiaolong bao, shengjian bao gets its due at a month-old restaurant that does the rest of the menu justice too”
Why shengjian bao struggles globally
Unlike the globally popular xiaolong bao supported by corporate backing, shengjian bao's richness and crunch have yet to break into mainstream markets like Malaysia.
“Maybe it just isn't dainty enough”
Shengjian bao's traditional preparation
Shengjian bao is made with semi-leavened dough that envelops pork and gelatin mixture, traditionally fried in an oiled pan.
“Closer to a bun than a dumpling shengjian bao is made with semi-leavened dough it rises more than a flatbread but not like a puffy bun”
Jia Yu Fang's shengjian bao experience
Jia Yu Fang serves shengjian bao at RM3 per piece, cooked to order with a 10-minute wait and smooth jazz background.
“Each bao is cooked to order and takes close to 10 minutes to prepare”
Shengjian bao's taste profile
The soup is sweet, clean and refreshing, with a crunchy bottom and caramelized texture.
“The inside was scalding hot but when it had cooled enough to eat the soup was sweet very sweet”
Shanghai-style red braised pork
Shanghai-style red braised pork is sweet, sticky and rich, priced at RM46 per piece.
“Shanghainese red-braised pork is much sweeter and stickier than the Hunan variant”
Chilli green egg delight
The chilli green egg, priced at RM18, is a simple dish of eggs stir-fried with green peppers and onions.
“It's an exceedingly simple dish of eggs stir-fried with green peppers and onions”
Jia Yu Fang's location and hours
Jia Yu Fang is located at 72G, Jalan SS21/62, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya, open Tuesday to Sunday 10.30am, 10pm.
“Jia Yu Fang Restaurant 72G Jalan SS21/62 Damansara Utama Petaling Jaya”
Jia Yu Fang's future
Jia Yu Fang is making a strong case for shengjian bao in Malaysia, one bun at a time.
“For now the case in malaysia is being made one bun at a time by jia yu fang”
The main idea
Jia Yu Fang restaurant in Damansara Utama offers fresh Shanghainese shengjian bao and sweet red braised pork.
