Mini Tanker Damansara Dim Sum

I recently had lunch at Mini Tanker, which has turned out to be one of the best dim sum experiences I have had this year. This restaurant in Damansara Kim serves as the contemporary, 'younger sibling' to the renowned Extra Super Tanker family, replacing the long-running EST in this neighborhood several years ago. Since my last visit, they have renovated this place and it looks more vibrant now.

While the menu is more focused than larger establishments, the dim sum that we ordered was executed well.

We started with several staples that did not disappoint. The Siew Mai was dainty yet packed with flavour.

Though I did notice quite a bit of empty space in the filling.

The Har Gao (Prawn Dumplings) remained moist with a delicate skin that stayed perfectly intact.

I also enjoyed the fried fish ball, which was notably springy and tasty.

The specialized items were the clear highlights of the afternoon. The Scallop and Truffle Dumpling was a lovely addition to the spread and the Prawn Cheong Fun achieved the ideal balance of translucence and flavor.

However, the Mui Choy Kau Yuk Bao (Pork Belly Bao) was the star for me; the preserved vegetables provided a wonderful texture that complemented the pork without being overpowering.