October 25, 2011 - Paradise Dynasty, Ion Orchard, Singapore - Last time I wrote about the cuisine in Singapore was when my plane from India got delayed and I had to stay an extra night. This time, the relocation is pretty long-term and I’ll have more time to sample the many dishes that typify the cultural melting pot island.

Paradise Dynasty serves eight flavors of my favorite soup-filled dumpling - Szechuan, Garlic, Ginseng, Foie Gras, Cheese, Crab Roe, Original and (my personal favorite) Black Truffle. It’s easy for truffle to smother a dish and ruin a delicate palatable balance in the hands of a novice, but master chefs managed to create a truly unique xiao long bao that did not overpower the delicate pork flavor and rich broth.