Li Bai @ Sheraton Singapore

The first meal of 2016, and hopefully to kick off a good year. Li Bai is probably more famous for its dim sum but my party of four decided to go for both ala carte and dim sum stuff. Now unlike other restaurants whereby I will reject all non-complimentary "peanuts"/appetiser (or equivalent), I did not reject Li Bai's yam chips as I read pretty good reviews about it.

Yam Chips 

It was odd that most of the reviews about Li Bai did recommend a particular dish save for their "peanuts" or specifically, the yam chips. Well-crisped but still retaining a relatively not oily texture, the chips reminded me of a better tasting aeroroot chips (from Chinese New Year). Some reviews said that the tea and the yam chips were counted per person but for me, it was $5.00 for the yam chips while tea was $3.00 per person in 2016. When I return to Li Bai, I'll probably order an extra place of this.

Price: $5.00

 Fish Congee

The actual serving for one person was pretty big and the picture was taken after I scooped some to my bowl. A pretty decent porridge, nothing too outstanding except the exceptionally crispy you tiao bits.

Price: $6.50 per person/bowl

Roasted Pork

The skin was well-fried, and the meat was not too dry but resembled pulled pork. The flesh was oddly on the cold side but nonetheless this roasted pork was still pretty good.

Price: $13.00















Chicken Feet

Would not recommend. As one of my party members said, this dish was too salty and too gooey. Said party member actually did not finish her portion. So basically, don't order this.


Price: $4.80







Crispy Chicken

A pretty good roasted chicken with crispy skin. Meat was overall quite tender, Portion size was good (picture is misleading). Presentation is pretty good, especially with the flower garnishing.

Price: $28.00

Crispy Chicken, Chicken Feet, Pork Bun

 Pork Bun

My comparison for pork buns are normally going to be with Tim Ho Wan's buns. This pork bun is a decent competitor although the skin is a bit thicker. However, the filling was good (wasn't overly sweet).

Price: $8 for 4 pcs (normal serving is 3 pcs)

Crystal Dumpling

Basically a vegetarian dumpling. Quite good though nothing too spectacular. Would still recommend.

Price: $8 for 4 pcs (normal serving size is 3 pcs)

Camphor-tea Duck

This would have been pretty good if it was called a roasted duck. However, this camphor-tea duck lacked the tea-infused taste. That put aside, the duck meat was very tender and the skin was crisp. As someone put it, the duck was not too "ducky" and that was a good thing. Pity that the tea taste was missing. Would still recommend though, just imagine it as being a roast duck.

Price: $38.00

Final Price: $145

General Comments:
The service of Li Bai was above average; clean plates were given out regularly and tea was poured frequently. But that was mainly because the tea was charged $3.00 per person. Some reviews have frowned upon Li Bai's relatively "new" location in the hotel, being technically located in the basement level. However, the layout of the restaurant does not actually reveal this plus the restaurant overlooks an indoor fountain. The food of Li Bai is decent but does not seem to have any signature dishes. Although prices seem to be quite high for the quality and amount of food given, it is still worth a try.