Way Modern Chinois • 1 Utama Shopping Centre — Restaurant in Petaling Jaya

This is my second time here and all I can say is it's not great as the first time. The first time I came here for the bottomless dimsum was amazing, the chef's had taken time with the presentation of the food and the menu was extensive with great selection such as duck spring roll and custard buns.

However, now they not only remove many items from the menu but put some of the well love items such as the custard bun on an optional menu whereby you will have to pay an extra 10 ringgit on top of regular fee per person.

All the great selections/worth it items are removed and in a way it feels like they are trying to increase their profit margins. Since duck could be pricey and not surprising that most of the items for duck meat was removed except the duck chee Chong fun , which in a way you are force to eat carbs so this you will fill your stomach faster.

I had arrived at 12.00pm on a weekday and mind you that dimsum buffets starts at 11.00am. Firstly, it took them ages to attend to me even though I was lifting my hand the whole time but I do understand that it's due to it being a busy time. But that is not the worst thing about it, I was inform immediately that one of the items Brinjal stuffed with fish paste was not available....... YOU HAVE ALREADY REDUCE THE MENU SIZE and now you have the audacity to tell me you did not even replace the item and I still have to pay full price.

There is only 3 pages on the menu........ 2 pages which is approximately 16 dimsums choices and I got only 15. The last page ............is only carbs........ Fried rice, porridge and noodles. They don't even put shrimps in the fried rice.

Next lets talk about presentation. That first time I came, the food was fantastic with beautiful presentation such as coriander on the dimsum and fried onion on dumplings. Now it's without them. And they don't serve vinegar ginger and mayonnaise anymore for certain items. You will need ask them. It's a no brainer to serve soup dumplings with black vinegar and ginger, I don't think I have to say it for it to be serve.

Also one more thing to add, I had waited 15-20 minutes for my fried cheese prawn beancurd...... I already have a limit of 2 hours and yet you all take your sweet time on frying your items. This is unforgivable, since it's a fried item it should not have taken that long to arrive and yet it still took so long. You are waisting my time so that your customer may eat less thus you earn more in the end.

I CAME ON A WEEKDAY, HOW DOES IT TAKE SO LONG.

Sadly it's a disappointing that it deteriorated so fast compared to my first time. I really hope that you all will consider to bring back the old stuff into the menu. It's just feel that you all are...

A Delightful Tim Sum Buffet Experience

I stumbled upon a Tim sum buffet priced at RM49.90++, and I was intrigued enough to give it a try. Reservations were easy to make through their website, and the buffet runs from 11 am to 3:30 pm, providing ample time to enjoy your meal without feeling rushed.

Before visiting, I had seen some negative reviews regarding slow service due to the 2-hour dining limit. However, this was not my experience. All of our orders were delivered promptly, and even when we extended our time by an additional hour, the dishes continued to arrive without delay.

Atmosphere: 5/5 The setting is luxurious, with sophisticated décor and high-quality tableware that elevates the dining experience. The ambiance gives off a premium vibe, making it a delightful place to enjoy a meal.

Service: 4/5 While service started off a bit slow, with each dish taking about 10 minutes to arrive, the pace picked up towards the end of our dining time. The captain was particularly attentive, checking in on us several times, which added a nice touch to the overall experience.

Food: 3/5 Some standout dishes for me were the crispy bean curd skin roll, shredded duck spring roll, and X.O. prawn dumplings—absolutely delicious! However, be cautious when ordering porridge or noodles, as the portions are quite large. While the rest of the menu was decent, the fact that it’s bottomless is a big plus. Just keep an eye on side orders and drinks, as those come with additional charges. It’s worth noting that the restaurant claims to be pork-free.

Price: 4/5 (Great Value) For RM49.90++, this is an affordable option for an all-you-can-eat Tim sum experience. Although the menu isn’t extensive, the combination of good food, a comfortable setting, and air conditioning makes it a worthwhile experience.

Parking: 3/5 Since the restaurant is located in 1 Utama (OneU), I’d recommend parking at the New Wing underground, as the restaurant is situated in the Rainforest section, above Teh Tarik Place.

Will I return? I wouldn’t return solely for the food, but the ambiance and value of the bottomless offer are definitely worth revisiting. They also offer other Chinese dishes, which I haven’t had the chance to explore yet.

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In a hidden location behind these unique style lift doors are a modern Chinese restaurant that serves elevated traditional Chinese food. Definitely book their private rooms if you’re coming with friends or with your family as there is no additional charges and you get your own privacy.

We had their Molecular Skinless XLB (RM 6 per piece) which was so strange to me because I’ve never had a xiao long bao without its dumpling skin. The soup tasted similar to the one I always get at Din Tai Fung. It was quite expensive, but I think trying this dish is more so for the fun experience as you can’t get hold of this anywhere else.

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This Wagyu Porcupine Bun (RM 13 per piece) was so cute, the puff pastry was served warm and the filling was very generous, the black pepper wagyu beef was seasoned well and definitely had a kick to it. Definitely on the pricier end as the bun was quite small.

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