Our favorite Chinese restaurant chain in the US has finally arrived in the Philippines! And we must say, the PF Chang's here reminded us of all the wonderful memories we had in their US outlets (and yes, the food taste...... [More]

First, there was the Zong Classic that is the Chicken in Salted Egg Yolk. While it is yummy, we can't help but wish for a dish they is less fussy to eat (this one still has bones). Lo and behold!...... [More]

Aside from their wonderful Peking Duck, Peking Garden's Minced Lamb in Mongolian Style with Sesame Puff (₱520 for a small serving good for 4 people) is another amazing dish. It is something we wouldn't usually order but we sure are...... [More]

Tin Hau at the Mandarin Oriental hotel serves up the most exquisite and authentic Chinese dishes in a classy setting. They also have a wide range of menu options - a number of which cannot be found in your typical...... [More]

You can always count on Chowking if you are looking for some affordable merienda (snacks). Enter the Chow Pao (₱25+) - the newest offering of the biggest Chinese fast food chain in the Philippines. It is a cross between the...... [More]

We just discovered that Shi Lin is not only good at serving dimsum but they have pretty decent desserts as well. They have your typical almond jelly and the not-so-typical dessert dimsum, but the star of the night for us...... [More]

Shi Lin's Shrimp and Pork Shiomai (₱165) looks like a shumai but it doesn't feel like one. Drawing influences from the Mongolian Shaomai - with the wrappings forming a neck and flower shaped top. The difference is this shiomai boasts...... [More]

Emer's Food Center is one of the classics. It has been around for decades and it has been sitting in its same location in Makati Cinema Square. Though this place is not somewhere you would usually go to, their Cuapao...... [More]

After feasting on dumplings and other Taiwanese specialties, make sure you leave plenty of room for dessert. Cafe Lugang's Shaved Ice is available in a wide variety of flavors, perfect to suit anyone's sweet tooth. We tried the Black Sesame...... [More]

Start your delicious meal at Eat Well! Delicious Kitchen with this one of a kind appetizer. The Deep Fried Golden Mushroom w/ Dried Japanese Shrimp (₱199) is highly addictive - a bit chewy with the right amount of salt and...... [More]

Dimsum fans will go crazy over the swankiest dimsum buffet in town. Makati Shangri-la Hotel's Shang Palace offers the Dimsum Plus (₱800++) from Mondays-Fridays at 11:30am-2:30pm. How can you go wrong with over 25 dimsum dishes, appetizers, rice, noodles, soup,...... [More]

The dish we looked forward to the most (after the Peking Duck of course) at Peking Garden is their Shang Pei Fish (₱450-₱900). A version of the famous Three Cup Chicken (Shang Pei translates to Three Cups - a cup...... [More]

Kiampung literally means Salty Rice. Which is funny because it is a lot more than that (think of it more as Chinese Paella or Chinese Kamemeshi rice). It's glutinous and sticky rice cooked with soy sauce, meat and nuts. Mann...... [More]

We go back to Peking Garden for these free appetizer chips! Crispy wanton that is perfectly salted and spiced, the Peking Garden Chips (Free) is highly addicting. Have a plate or three before your meal - it should be all...... [More]

"La Mian" is a type of hand pulled/made noodles. It is no secret that Crystal Jade makes one of the best "La Mian" region, and this Manila Franchise makes some of the best La Mian in the metro. Our favorite...... [More]

The Mann Hann Buko Sherbet (₱70)is an unexpected find in this chinese restaurant chain.Enjoy a tall glass of soft buko sherbet, buko strips, pinipig and sago with a friend or have it all to yourself. This is a refreshing and delicious...... [More]

No need to go all the way to Beijing to savor some authentic Peking Duck.. we have some right here in Peking Garden! Available in several ways - minced lettuce cups, fried, and in soup. Our favorite, however, is the...... [More]