Melbourne V35s

[Japav]

oh sorry... ha ha....

I think this is why Nelson wants some name tags...

but I would still prefer some siu loong bao as an meetup snack...

anyone know good place for some quality siu long bao?~?

[siu_loong_bao]

Strangely enough, the best ones are not from Shanghai - the origin of siu loong baos..... but in Taipei (Taiwan)...the place is part of a chain restaurant specialising in siu loong baos throughout Asia with stores in Singapore, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong...Even more stranger is that, although they all trade under the same banner name DING TAI FUNG, the original 1st store opened in Taipei is the absolute best with such good service....

And, in the event that one gets served to you broken withe the soup leaking, it gets replaced...Now that's customer service!!!

As to Melb, I am sorry to say, but the ones you are eating are nowhere as near what a siu loong bao should be...

A successful siu loong bao must comply with the following:

1. steamed fresh and served within 2 minutes....the longer it is left after being steamed, the more the skin dries out....

2. must be made of FRESH ingredients, especially with fresh crab meat....to give that fresh, sweet, non-MSG flavour

3. Steamed under a silken cloth, not under a cabbage leaf or wombok leaf...

4. when picked up with chopsticksticks from the bamboo steamer, the skin must be almost see-through in colour (meaning very thin layer of skin), yet does not break whilst being picked up, and has a bouncy/chewy texture....

5. Must contain a high quality broth inside...and to burn your mouth like an exploding bomb when you eat it...LOL

6. Must be served with a high quality red vinegar and finely grated ginger....

Anyway, back to the meet....any other takers????? Come on...join in...MILLOS really wants your business at the car wash...LOL...

[FoxV35]

I will be there...but wifout my car

ill b come down from syd around 2nd dec and stay for a wk

anyone wanna pick me up to the cruise? haha

[MILLOS]

Hey Fox where will you be staying?

I can pick you up!

[rs73]

A successful siu loong bao must comply with the following:

1. steamed fresh and served within 2 minutes....the longer it is left after being steamed, the more the skin dries out....

2. must be made of FRESH ingredients, especially with fresh crab meat....to give that fresh, sweet, non-MSG flavour

3. Steamed under a silken cloth, not under a cabbage leaf or wombok leaf...

4. when picked up with chopsticksticks from the bamboo steamer, the skin must be almost see-through in colour (meaning very thin layer of skin), yet does not break whilst being picked up, and has a bouncy/chewy texture....

5. Must contain a high quality broth inside...and to burn your mouth like an exploding bomb when you eat it...LOL

6. Must be served with a high quality red vinegar and finely grated ginger....

My, such intricate knowledge of such delicatessen

You are indeed the 'siu loong bao' man!

[whtbox]

the best siu long bao i had is in Hu-tong dumpling bar on 16 market lane in Melbourne city. Basically across Flower Drum.

i might be able to pick you up as well Fox

[FoxV35]

Thank u Juen & Yun,

ill live at my fd's place at Mickinnon,

close to u yun?

[whtbox]

lol no idea where is that hahaha. I live in City

[MILLOS]

McKinon is like around Caulfield and that area!! Beach side.

[FoxV35]

my bad

it's Mckinnon! close to u guys? haha

[MILLOS]

Hey Fox,

It's not exactly close, it's the opposite way of where we will meet, but if no one coming from that area, I will pick you up, no problems!!!

[rs73]

just a quick check - this still happening?

any list of who wants car wash, and how much, ie interior, exterior, cut & polish (any mates rates)?

[MILLOS]

Hey Rianto,

Still hapenning, as per the original post the deluxe car wash will be 50% off on the day. Deluxe = interior, exterior, windows, tyre, dry including door seals, etc, the works pretty much.

As per cut & polish, details, etc. I will be providing everyone attending a VIP card for V35's with a special discount on all services offered.

But definitely looking forward to the meet, hopefully it won't rain, hahahaha.

[rs73]

yeah, that would suck big having our cars washed only to be rained down a few mins later...

but if anyone doing a cut & polish that'll be the ultimate test as a good polish would cause the rainwater droplets to fall off the car like pearl droplets, leaving the car virtually 'dry'

[MILLOS]

Only problem is that if someone is doing a cut and polish on the day, we will be waiting a long time!!!

[MILLOS]

So guys, less than two weeks to go now.

The list is as follows:

1. MILLOS; Pablo

2. RS73, Rianto

3. siu_loong_bao, Nelson (I may skip the long cruise to Mordialloc)

4. scorp; Sam

5. missV35; Fiona

6. xscape237; Brad

7. pw350GT; Yun

8. japav;......?

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Add your name if you have not already, or delete it if you cannot make it.

[xscape237]

I have to bail, sorry.

1. MILLOS; Pablo

2. RS73, Rianto

3. siu_loong_bao, Nelson (I may skip the long cruise to Mordialloc)

4. scorp; Sam

5. missV35; Fiona

6. pw350GT; Yun

7. japav;......?

8.

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10.

[MILLOS]

Date: Saturday 5th of December

Time: 10:00am

Place: Blue Water Hand Car Wash, 468 Mt Alexander Road, Ascot Vale

Cruise: Travel to St Kilda (via Lygon Street) and cruise down Beach Road to Mordialloc. (Just an idea)

List as follows:

1. MILLOS; Pablo

2. RS73, Rianto

3. siu_loong_bao, Nelson (I may skip the long cruise to Mordialloc)

4. scorp; Sam

5. missV35; Fiona

6. pw350GT; Yun

7. japav;......?

8.

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10.

This Saturday now guys, anyone else interested??? japav, what's your name???

[MILLOS]

Fox you still coming to Melbourne?

I'm actually in Sydney now and will travel back to Melbourne on the 2nd also, 7:30pm flight out, what time are you flying to Melbourne?

[FoxV35]

Fox you still coming to Melbourne?

I'm actually in Sydney now and will travel back to Melbourne on the 2nd also, 7:30pm flight out, what time are you flying to Melbourne?

yesyes im still goin to mel!

actually my flight is today...hmm...is already 1st dec now so yea. tonight at 9:15pm.

ill see u in mel~