Imperial Dim Sum & Hotpot, Setia City Mall
June 28, 2023
Bringing together dim sum treats, hot pot thrills and barbecued temptations in one pork-free restaurant, Imperial Dim Sum & Hotpot is a delightful destination for classic Chinese crowd-pleasers in a contemporary setting.
Embracing the philosophy that 'variety is the spice of life,' Imperial Dim Sum & Hotpot is an impeccable choice for everything from delectable dumplings to wondrous winter melon soup to sizzling scallops, spanning top-tier ingredients, sauces and seasonings.
For flavourful fun with family ad friends, this unique venue is well worth visiting in Setia City Mall, with sleek, stylishly photogenic corners and corridors to explore.
Whet your appetite with alluring dim sum - the Deep Fried Shrimp Ball (RM26.80) is an addictive snack that everyone will enjoy, crisply coated with a tender crustacean centre, playfully presented like flowers growing in a garden.
Move on then to the main hotpot course, comprising a choice of soup bases such as tomato soup, hot and spicy mala soup, clear chicken soup, pumpkin soup, Yuan Yang beef soup, and hot white soup (with tiger prawn, basil leaves, cili padi and assorted mushrooms).
The Winter Melon Soup (RM48) is a recommended signature, bold and rich without overpowering the hotpot ingredients. The soup is made savoury with umami-rich dried scallops and Chinese cabbage, showcasing a full ring of winter melon that enhances the soup for both taste and texture.
Patrons have plenty of choices of seafood, meat, dumplings and more to cook in the hotpot.
The Handmade Dumplings Four Combination (RM39.30) is a should-try here, vibrantly hued with Hot & Spicy Mala Chicken Dumplings, Chicken Dumplings with Garlic, Chicken Dumplings with Cheese and Black Truffle Beef Dumplings. Each one is plumply packed with juicy meat, aromatic with fragrant flavours, offering something for every preference.
The Four Handmade Balls Combination (RM49) is a favourite for many, featuring fabulous Fish Balls, Prawn Balls, Cuttlefish Balls and Squid Ink Black Cuttlefish Balls, all painstakingly prepared in Imperial Dim Sum & Hotpot's kitchen for reassuring quality. Also order the exquisitely earthy Handmade Sea Prawn Paste with Black Truffle (RM33).
Complete your ultimate hotpot experience with the Xiong Ling Rolls of chunky dried beancurd (RM14.80), Assorted Mushroom Combo (RM26.50; including eryngii, enoki and shimeji) and wholesome Australian Lettuce (RM10.50) and Fresh Yam Root (RM10.50).
To round out this gastronomic adventure, fuel your passion for BBQ with protein powerhouses from land and sea, including the BBQ Chicken Thigh (RM23.60), BBQ King Sea Prawn (RM60), BBQ Hokkaido Fresh Scallop (RM88) and BBQ Sweet Corn (RM11.50) - this would be a mouth-watering, lip-smacking meal even on its own.
Imperial Dim Sum & Hotpot
UG-018, 019 & 019A, Setia City Mall, Persiaran Setia Dagang, Setia Alam, 40170 Shah Alam, Selangor.
Daily, 11am-10pm. Tel: 016-515-1996
Imperial Dim Sum & Hotpot is a spacious venue that includes intimate private rooms with a calming, leafy view. Even inside, the eatery is meant to be comforting, with a lush loveliness.
Whet your appetite with alluring dim sum - the Deep Fried Shrimp Ball (RM26.80) is an addictive snack that everyone will enjoy, crisply coated with a tender crustacean centre, playfully presented like flowers growing in a garden.
Other smash hits include the succulent Steamed Siew Mai with Prawns, served fresh and hot (RM14.30), Steamed Prawn Dumpling with Spicy Sauce, satisfyingly fiery in Szechuan style (RM12.90), Deep Fried Sweet Potato Puff, marvellous to munch on (RM11.80) and Crispy Fish Skin with Salted Egg, which keeps us happily snacking to the final piece (RM16.80).
Move on then to the main hotpot course, comprising a choice of soup bases such as tomato soup, hot and spicy mala soup, clear chicken soup, pumpkin soup, Yuan Yang beef soup, and hot white soup (with tiger prawn, basil leaves, cili padi and assorted mushrooms).
The Winter Melon Soup (RM48) is a recommended signature, bold and rich without overpowering the hotpot ingredients. The soup is made savoury with umami-rich dried scallops and Chinese cabbage, showcasing a full ring of winter melon that enhances the soup for both taste and texture.
Patrons have plenty of choices of seafood, meat, dumplings and more to cook in the hotpot.
Fresh Dragon Grouper (RM100.80 for 600 grams) is a luscious selection for fish enthusiasts, with sweetly mellow flesh that's firm and moist, living up to its promise of freshness.
The Handmade Dumplings Four Combination (RM39.30) is a should-try here, vibrantly hued with Hot & Spicy Mala Chicken Dumplings, Chicken Dumplings with Garlic, Chicken Dumplings with Cheese and Black Truffle Beef Dumplings. Each one is plumply packed with juicy meat, aromatic with fragrant flavours, offering something for every preference.
The Four Handmade Balls Combination (RM49) is a favourite for many, featuring fabulous Fish Balls, Prawn Balls, Cuttlefish Balls and Squid Ink Black Cuttlefish Balls, all painstakingly prepared in Imperial Dim Sum & Hotpot's kitchen for reassuring quality. Also order the exquisitely earthy Handmade Sea Prawn Paste with Black Truffle (RM33).
Complete your ultimate hotpot experience with the Xiong Ling Rolls of chunky dried beancurd (RM14.80), Assorted Mushroom Combo (RM26.50; including eryngii, enoki and shimeji) and wholesome Australian Lettuce (RM10.50) and Fresh Yam Root (RM10.50).
To round out this gastronomic adventure, fuel your passion for BBQ with protein powerhouses from land and sea, including the BBQ Chicken Thigh (RM23.60), BBQ King Sea Prawn (RM60), BBQ Hokkaido Fresh Scallop (RM88) and BBQ Sweet Corn (RM11.50) - this would be a mouth-watering, lip-smacking meal even on its own.
A section for sauces and condiments helps to elevate the liveliness of every flavour, with options like spring onions, coriander, fried garlic and belacan to blend with chilli sauce, Thai-inspired sauce and much more, all to your preferred personal preferences, washed down with reviving coolers like Iced Lemon Tea (RM6.90) and Ribena Lemonade (RM8.90).
Imperial Dim Sum & Hotpot
UG-018, 019 & 019A, Setia City Mall, Persiaran Setia Dagang, Setia Alam, 40170 Shah Alam, Selangor.
Daily, 11am-10pm. Tel: 016-515-1996