Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao

Dropped by for dinner and the food was absolutely spot-on. The Beijing pork dumplings were juicy with perfectly thin skin, and every dish we ordered came out hot and full of flavour. Service was fast, attentive, and the staff were genuinely friendly — they kept checking in without being intrusive. The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and had a nice buzz without feeling crowded. Overall, the quality, consistency, and hospitality really stood out. Definitely one of the best places in Bugis for a satisfying meal. Highly recommended!

“I dined at Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao at Bugis Junction and had a mixed but overall satisfying experience. The xiao long bao were enjoyable — juicy and flavorful, with fillings that burst with soup (though some thicker skinned than expected). Service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was relaxed — great for a casual Chinese meal.  On the downside, some dishes like fried rice felt a bit average or underseasoned — not as remarkable as the dim sum which was more enjoyable.  Overall, it’s a solid choice for tasty dumplings and noodles in Bugis, especially if you’re craving classic Chinese comfort food with a modern twist.

Food is generally good for a quick meal in Bugis. To be fair can’t compare this to their more premium restaurants under same brand name as the price point differs significantly to start out with. Overall an enjoyable dining experience!

Food is not bad, but a bit oily for the fried beancurd dish we ordered. Very noisy during lunch time. But service staff very friendly and caring especially the lady with whiteboard serving our dishes.

I was quite disappointed with my visit to Crystal Jade. I ordered the crispy pork ribs but received something that looked and tasted more like pork chops — not what was described. The Xiao Long Bao was also a letdown — it’s supposed to have soup inside, but it arrived completely dry. For the high prices they charge, I expected much better quality and consistency.

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.

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!

Recommend crispy duck skin wrap pancake. Atmosphere is nice. Can give a try

I saw their article on one of the inflight magazine and wanted to try here. This particular location is at the Bugis, short walk from the MRT station. They are known for Xiao Long Bao, they have samplers and it's a good way to try different kind of XLB. My favorite was black truffle one, it contains so much soup inside and aroma was amazingly good, possibly one of the best XLB. I ended up burning my tongue and I am still suffering the consequences after a few days but I am so glad I decided to read that inflight magazine to learn about this restaurant. They are also known for fried brown rice and noodle soup. Noodle soup I had was very good, I tried the limited edition version, the one served with deep fried chicken. Oh that chicken was so juicy, I think I was supposed to add to my noodle soup but I ended up eating separately. Other dishes I tried was quite good too. Reasonably priced compared to DTF. I wish I don't get fat from eating a lot, then I would have tried more food.

Their xiao long baos are really nice! Everytime I'm there, I have 12 baskets to myself. Nobody else can touch them except me. Haha. The skin is soft yet doesnt break that easily. That's really important. I get annoyed when I pick up a xiao long bao and the skin collapses before I can save the stock. The ones here are solid enough and its got a nice bite to it as well. The filiing are tasty and not too salty. I also had the chinese pancake but it tasted exactly like prata. Thats not to say I didnt enjoy it ;)

Always busy at lunch time, this smallish but very good Chinese restaurant at level B1 in Bugis is just the right thing for shoppers and tourists tired of their pricey hotel restaurants or the cheesy hawker stalls. Make sure you try their grilled eggplant starter and order some veggie Szechuan noodles with peanut sauce. Nice and spicy!!! Wear an old tee shirt- you're bound to spill some. Try their unusual drinks too- maybe the ginger and salt lemon tea? Prices are reasonable. Odd how they do charge for the peanuts on the table that you didn't order and the wet towels. No choice I guess! Enjoy-

La mian portion is too big with mostly just noodles. Perhap they want to justify the price. If you plan to eat the La Mian, consider triple sharing for the noodles. You will have to order side dishes as the noodle does not have much ingredients... Conclusion: Dont eat the La Mian. Want La Mian go somewhere else. Total disappointment.

Overpriced and underwhelming. They will charge you for a towel you didn't order. Go elsewhere for better and cheaper.