Florence Mok
Ordered three items but at the end suffered from food poisoning afterwards. Reported to SFA and will never come back to this outlet.
Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao at Bugis Junction brings MICHELIN-recognized culinary excellence to Singapore's dining scene, representing over 100 outlets across 25 major cities from this distinguished Singapore-based culinary brand that has earned multiple MICHELIN one star and Bib Gourmand awards. Specializing in authentic northern Chinese, Shanghainese, and Sichuan cuisine, this rustic theatre of smells, sights, and sounds welcomes friends and families to experience skillfully-crafted delicacies and modern twists on provincial favorites, from innovative Xiao Long Bao flavors to irresistible handmade La Mian noodles served by attentive hosts in atmospheric dining environments.
The signature menu showcases the restaurant's mastery of traditional techniques, featuring the famous 24-fold Xiao Long Bao dumplings with thin skins and excellent filling flavors including classic pork, crab, and premium Black Truffle varieties, complemented by hand-pulled La Mian noodles with appealing chewy QQ texture and exceptional shenjianbao (pan-fried dumplings) that are fluffy and soft with crispy bottoms and juicy pork interiors. The diverse menu extends beyond dumplings to include comprehensive selections of northern Chinese specialties, ensuring that regular diners discover new flavors while maintaining the authentic taste profiles that have made Crystal Jade internationally renowned.
Strategically positioned within Bugis Junction's accessible dining corridor alongside other Crystal Jade locations at Jurong Point, i12 Katong, Hillion Mall, Takashimaya Shopping Centre, and Great World City, this restaurant provides convenient access to premium Chinese cuisine that balances traditional authenticity with contemporary presentation. The combination of MICHELIN recognition, expert preparation methods, diverse menu offerings, and central Bugis location establishes Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao as an essential destination for anyone seeking authentic Chinese dumpling and noodle experiences that honor traditional culinary artistry while serving Singapore's sophisticated dining preferences.
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Florence Mok
Ordered three items but at the end suffered from food poisoning afterwards. Reported to SFA and will never come back to this outlet.
Sharon Chee
Brought my mum for lunch here. Ordered a cup of tea. Mum could not finish a whole cup of tea on her own so requested for an empty glass to share her drink. Request was rejected by the young restaurant manager (I guess) stating that drinks are meant for 1pax. Anyway asked for a bowl instead so equally fine. The 4 stars service review is given by the very patient staff who brought us the Xiao long BAO. Overall, food is still good but the presence of a residence fly is not appreciated. Overall not a neutral dining experience. Thank you.
jodi
While the service was friendly and the atmosphere was quiet, the food did not meet my expectations. I have visited Crystal Jade multiple times but this is the first time in which their fried rice fell short of my expectations. While the XLB and vegetables were decent, the fried rice tasted dry and unseasoned. The rice grains were stale-tasting, and the prawns and chicken cubes within the dish were very tasteless and dry. Would not recommend getting this dish.
xaxxolonch
The food here wasn’t what I expected, the fried rice was good got the wok hey paired with the fish bilis. The chongqing noodles was a bit too spicy and oily tho in my opinion, and the chicken wasn’t that tender and juicy. The pancake was normal too, average starter. Love their stir fry vege and the duck, the duck don’t got the meat smell and it was fried perfectly paired with the sweet egg pancake. The vege was good by the generous ingredients.
Julius Tan
Pretty poor quality for the chilli crab xiaolongbao, you can get better from din tai fung. Their crispy duck with crepe is soft and limp and not crispy at all, one of the worst renditions I have had. The 賽螃蟹 is above average but not remarkable. The best dish was the spicy Szechuan chicken, crispy and not overly spicy while retaining the flavours associated with the dish. Money is better spent on their other outlets like Crystal Jade Kitchen, Crystal Jade Golden Palace or Crystal Jade Palace.
Flora Mok
Ordered three items, but ultimately suffered from food poisoning. Reported to SFA and will never come back to this outlet.
Sheryl Chee
Brought my mum for lunch here. Ordered a cup of tea. Mum couldn't finish a whole cup of tea on her own, so I requested an empty glass to share her drink. The request was rejected by the young restaurant manager (I presume), stating that drinks are meant for individual consumption. I asked for a bowl instead, which was equally fine. The four-star service rating is for the very patient staff who brought us the Xiao Long Bao. Overall, the food is still good, but the presence of a fly was not appreciated. Overall, it was not an entirely positive dining experience. Thank you.
Jody
While the service was friendly and the atmosphere was quiet, the food did not meet my expectations. I have visited Crystal Jade multiple times, but this is the first time their fried rice has fallen short of my expectations. While the XLB and vegetables were decent, the fried rice tasted dry and unseasoned. The rice grains were stale-tasting, and the prawns and chicken cubes were tasteless and dry. I would not recommend this dish.
Julian Tan
The chilli crab xiaolongbao was of pretty poor quality; you can get better at Din Tai Fung. Their crispy duck with crepe was soft and limp, not crispy at all, making it one of the worst renditions I have had. The 賽螃蟹 was above average but not remarkable. The best dish was the spicy Szechuan chicken, crispy and not overly spicy while retaining the flavours associated with the dish. Money is better spent on their other outlets, like Crystal Jade Kitchen, Crystal Jade Golden Palace, or Crystal Jade Palace.
樱木花
Came here for Xiao long bao. And close to lunar new year we had the Yusheng (Loi Hei) too. The ingredients in the Yusheng is little different from the usual. Half like a fruit salad but very tasty. Good portions of salmon and definitely nice for 3-4 persons for a small size. And it’s dear due to being available during CNY. Service was good and our tea was also topped up when needed. Definitely come back for other dishes.
Abby Y
Had an early lunch, there was no queue then. Paper menu was available, with easy ordering online. Xiao long bao doesn't disappoint, enjoys the chilli crab and original version. The signature sichuan lamian was spicy.
Wally T
Came here with my wife's family. You download the menu to order.the food dishes come out very quick.the food is delicious. Very friendly staff.
Donald Isaac
I was there for lunch. There were a few people in the queue but we were seated quickly. The portions of the food were not huge and it was just nice. The taste was good.
Ade Ade
I recently dined at Crystal Jade, and I was thoroughly impressed. The cozy atmosphere and attentive service set the tone for a wonderful evening. The standout dish was the Pickled Grilled fish which was cooked to perfection and presented beautifully. Overall, I highly recommend Crystal Jade Bugis. Thanks Danny and his team
Abraham Lee
Pretty consistent Crystal Jade and food was great as per what we usually order from other outlets! Quite a spacious outlet with plenty of seating. It was somewhat full for a Tuesday evening but we managed to get a seat without queuing. I think it’ll be good if the prices could be featured for the online menu which would make ordering simpler.
Mui Fong Lai
Enjoyed a great unique lunch after church of fish la Mian, white turnip rolls, healthy fried rice, and a huge pot of chicken soup! Absolutely delicious lunch with loved ones!
Jacelyn Phang
Been here a couple of times and food has been consistently good. Love that the restaurant seats are comfy + service is also good 👍🏻 But today I tried the signature dongpo pork belly and it has a smelly pork smell :(( will advice to skip it. 👎🏻 Most of the other items I’ve tried so far are all good - eg fried rice, sweet and sour fish fillet, sautéed prawn w Korean citron mayo, sautéed egg white with fish meat, la mian with scallion oil, XLB. ☺️
Aaron Abella
Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao is a hidden gem in Bugis Junction! The food was absolutely simple yet amazing! Every dish was packed with flavour and well prepared. Their truffle xiao long bao was nothing like any other I’ve tried -perfectly delicate, rich, and bursting with a truffle-infused broth. On top of that, the service was sensational -attentive, friendly, and efficient. If you’re ever in Bugis Junction, this spot is highly recommended for a great dining experience!
lolli _k
Tried their healthy claypot rice, spicy steamed chicken, spicy fried chicken and shredded cabbage. All were nicely done and quite enjoyable. The flavours were well balanced, but portions were a bit smaller as compared to those served at Sichuan restaurants. I found the xiao long bao a bit average as the broth and filling didn’t quite stand out. Still, a good option if you’re looking for a satisfying Chinese meal with good service and environment.
Seah Han Ji
We came here for xiao long bao. As it was close to Lunar New Year, we also tried the Yusheng (Loi Hei). The ingredients in the Yusheng were a little different from the usual; it was half like a fruit salad but very tasty. It had good portions of salmon and was definitely sufficient for 3-4 persons for a small size. It was also pricey, likely due to its availability during CNY. Service was good, and our tea was also topped up when needed. We would definitely return for other dishes.
Abby Yeo
Had an early lunch, there was no queue then. A paper menu was available, with easy online ordering. The xiao long bao didn't disappoint; I enjoyed the chilli crab and original versions. The signature Sichuan lamian was spicy.
Wee Li T
Came here with my wife's family. You download the menu to order. The food dishes come out very quickly. The food is delicious. Very friendly staff.
Don Isaac
I was there for lunch. There were a few people in the queue, but we were seated quickly. The food portions were not huge, and it was just nice. The taste was good.
Addy
I recently dined at Crystal Jade, and I was thoroughly impressed. The cozy atmosphere and attentive service set the tone for a wonderful evening. The standout dish was the Pickled Grilled fish, which was cooked to perfection and presented beautifully. Overall, I highly recommend Crystal Jade Bugis. Thanks to Danny and his team.
Adrian Lee
This Crystal Jade outlet was pretty consistent, and the food was great, just as we usually find at their other locations. Quite a spacious outlet with plenty of seating. It was somewhat full for a Tuesday evening, but we managed to get a seat without queuing. It would be good if prices were featured on the online menu, which would make ordering simpler.
Mei Fang Lai
Enjoyed a great unique lunch after church: fish la Mian, white turnip rolls, healthy fried rice, and a huge pot of chicken soup! Absolutely delicious lunch with loved ones!
Jocelyn Phang
Been here a couple of times, and the food has been consistently good. I love that the restaurant seats are comfortable, and service is also good. However, today I tried the signature Dongpo pork belly, and it had an off-putting smell. I'd advise skipping it. Most of the other items I’ve tried so far have been good, e.g., fried rice, sweet and sour fish fillet, sautéed prawn with Korean citron mayo, sautéed egg white with fish meat, la mian with scallion oil, and XLB.
Alex Chong
The food here wasn’t what I expected. The fried rice was good; it had good wok hey and was paired with the fish bilis. The Chongqing noodles were a bit too spicy and oily, though, in my opinion, and the chicken wasn’t that tender and juicy. The pancake was normal too, an average starter. Love their stir-fry vegetables and the duck. The duck didn't have a gamey smell and was fried perfectly, paired with the sweet egg pancake. The vegetables were good, thanks to the generous ingredients.
Aaron Abdullah
Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao is a hidden gem in Bugis Junction! The food was absolutely simple yet amazing! Every dish was packed with flavour and well prepared. Their truffle xiao long bao was nothing like any other I’ve tried—perfectly delicate, rich, and bursting with a truffle-infused broth. On top of that, the service was sensational—attentive, friendly, and efficient. If you’re ever in Bugis Junction, this spot is highly recommended for a great dining experience!
Lolly K.
Tried their healthy claypot rice, spicy steamed chicken, spicy fried chicken, and shredded cabbage. All were nicely done and quite enjoyable. The flavours were well balanced, but portions were a bit smaller compared to those served at Sichuan restaurants. I found the xiao long bao a bit average as the broth and filling didn’t quite stand out. Still, a good option if you’re looking for a satisfying Chinese meal with good service and atmosphere.
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