Lazy "SumDays"- Ping Pong Dimsum

Dear Ping Pong,

I woke up on a random Sunday morning and suddenly remembered this assumably mouth watering offer I got told about last week- "Lazy Sunday All you can eat" Dimsum at Ping Pong. After visiting I have rated you the following:

Staff: 
Firstly, there was a coat rack at the back of the restaurant which we were told, but the waitress did not offer to hand the jackets up for us, which to me was no big deal. However, before I can even settle, and with my jacket in my hand, she started explaining how the menu works impatiently. It would have been nice if she let me place my coat on the rack and sit down first.

Food: 
I picked out a few of my favourites to show my readers below. My expectations might be slightly higher seeing I am from Hong Kong where Dim Sum originates, I thought the food was average. There were a few good bites, and the ingredients were mostly fresh, but most of the dumplings on the menu tasted exactly the same - bland and lack of seasoning.

My biggest criticism is to your selection of Chinese tea- I couldn't taste anything but boiled water.

Hygiene: 
Overall hygiene was acceptable on the shop floor. However, your toilets are in need of more hygiene maintenance.

Value: 
I wouldn't say Ping Pong is expensive. It is also pretty good that there is no time limit for this all you can eat offer.
However, specials and desserts are not included in the offer which I was a little disappointed with.
This all you can eat offer pretty much costs the same as any other a la carte dim sum menu on other Chinese restaurants in London, unless you have a massive stomach of course!

And here are my recommendations if you are to try this place :)

Crispy Prawn Balls

To those of you who like fried food, this will be the perfect one to start. Wrapped inside the batter is a big lump of fresh prawn mince. It is lightly seasoned and when dipped in the sauce gives a good kick to your taste buds.

Duck Spring rolls

Another classic with a mini twist. Duck was used instead of pork which gave it extra flavours. Spring rolls were freshly fried so the pastry was nice and crunchy.

King Prawn and Scallop sticky Rice

You would be surprised that the sticky rice were seasoned too before wrapping in lotus leaves and steamed. When combined with the natural flavours of the seafood, this makes my favourite dish of the day. Look out though, stick rice is very filling!

Har Gau / King Prawn Dumpling

A classic Hong Kong-er favourite. The king prawns used in the were fresh and generous, and very well seasoned. The thickness of the pastry was spot on.

Chicken Won Ton and noodle soup

Pak Choi Dumplings

XO Scallops and Veggie Dumplings RRP £4.50
(This was not included in the all you can eat offer) 

Black Prawn Dumplings

The pastry was made with squid ink and so added a hint of saltiness to the dumpling. Combined with the marinated king prawns and spring onions, this dish was very delightful.

Beef Gyoza Dumplings

A selection of Chinese tea that looked very pretty but tasted like boiled water..

NB: Review above is a mere personal opinion.

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