GongHin: decent choice for dimsum

Kampar is never famous for dimsum the way FuShan is for Ipoh. However, like many Chinese town, dimsum is part and parcel of cantonese life, and for many, a convenient and popular breakfast choice. Most of the chinese restaurant do serve dimsum on their own although not particularly famous. This include those stall type of dimsum which served limited self made dimsum to those who operated in the night market.

When thinking about dimsum in Kampar, one may think along the old shops in old town such as KamLing and Yaukee, but for those who are more new, there is this particular shop in Bandar Baru which had been churning out dimsum for the past few years. GongHin situated in the square in Bandar Baru, the same row as Shunka which was reviewed earlier. It is basically in front of Grand Kampar Hotel. Operating nearly daily basis, from 0600 to 1300 except Sunday which the shop close at 1400.

The deco used to be modern, and minimalist, which aircon in the main hall. However, throughout the years, the shop do aged a bit. It is still relatively clean though. Service is friendly, with a smile. I could recalled there was one time when students dominating the staff power but now, it seems to be aunties serving you. Not that I want to complain.

The food is the usual dimsum. Not to compare to places like FuShan which really is innovative with the choices, choices here are more conventional. The usual siumai, hakao, pao, and so on. The steamed dimsum is rather good, I enjoyed the siumai. The deep fried dimsum however, is bit oily for my liking, this include a prawn and pineapple dimsum which I tried which was rather nice except for the oil. The chucheongfun is rather good, although I prefer it to be more thick. It tasted very smooth in your mouth, making it one of the better ones here. Prices is expected to be NOT cheap although this is Kampar. Ranging from RM1.30 to RM4 +, depending on the type of dimsum one order.

We came at noon for lunch so the choices were rather limited, so

for a better choice, do come in the morning. It had become one of the main players for dimsum here in Kampar, and the food here is really up to par, though not brilliant.

ratings: 3 poink!

comments: food here never disappoint, but did not surprise me neither. The fried stuff is too oily though for my liking.

Gong Hin Restaurant

2319-2320, Jalan Hala Timah 1,

Taman Bandar Baru,

Kampar

05-4666858