When it comes to Chinese food, it really is hit or miss. There are some really good ones and some…read morethat I'd never come back to. Ling Nam is on the good side of my imaginary Chinese food spectrum. They've been around since the 1950's so that should show how good my food decision-making skills are. In the Philippines, if you don't serve up good food consistently, your restaurant will most likely close in less than a year. Having stood that test of time really means something, even more so if you are in one of the most cutthroat cuisines. Ling Nam favorites include the signature Beef Wanton Noodles. It's a great meal any time of the day. I love how they serve it piping hot. They are very generous with the meat portions, too. This is best paired with their famous asado siopao for a light meal that could be shared by two. If you're not in the mood for hot soup, try their sautéed noodles instead. The Hofan is very flavorful and it comes in different versions (chopsuey, beef, sate beef and sate). If you're more of a rice person, try the best-selling Sweet & Sour Pork. These little morsels of battered and deep-fried pork are coated in their special sweet and sour sauce which has just the right balance of the contradicting flavors. It has pieces of pineapple, bell peppers, onions and carrots too that give it varying texture and really just a great meal.

Forgive my picture of the Chicken Tocino meal I had, it was so good that I pretty much just inhaled…read morethe thing when the waiter put it in front of me, and by the time I realized I needed to take a picture of it for this site I was already about 3/4 of the way done eating it. I'm such a sucker for all-day breakfast foods - and this certainly was an all-day breakfast, since I ate it at something like 10pm since Midnight Madness was going on. The chicken tocino was just the right amount of sweet, and cooked to just the right amount of crispness at the edges that I like. I found it a little weird that a Chinese restaurant offered all-day pinoy breakfast meals, but who cares! All breakfast is good breakfast, am I right? And it was pretty good to boot. The mango sago dessert was heavenly, especially after a blisteringly long, hot day. The waiters were also very nice and helpful, refilling our teas and waters often, and I love it when a restaurant has excellent staff. The interiors are very cheery, if not a little bit tacky, but a pretty okay Chinese place to eat nontheless!

We had lumpiang shanghai, salt & pepper squid, sweet and sour pork and Hot Pot…read more This is an Authentic Chinese Cuisine. My favorite was salt and pepper squid! It has so much flavor to it that I could still remember how it taste like. The hot pot was nothing fancy. I just wasn't impressed with it. If you want to try this place out, just stick with their entrees and skip the Hot pot.

I have been to a lot of Chinese restos especially those that caters to banquets and functions, but…read moresomehow I have never tried Mandarin Sky in Banawe. I think whenever my family goes there, I am always unavailable. While scouting for a place to eat in Banawe, I tried searching for a QC resto and found this Mandarin Sky Wok in Paligsahan. It is located together with Artsy Cafe (continental food) and Komedor (Filipino food). It has the same owner as this restaurant and the one along Banawe. The interiors of Mandarin Sky Wok is very Chinese, like the fine dining ones in China. It is very cozy and filled with customers. Service is good. Food was quite disappointing considering all the raves I heard about the Banawe branch. We started off with dimsum because we were famished: pork siomai, fish head, and beancurd roll. Fish head was okay since not many restaurants serve those as dimsum. The pork siomai was bad, it has more flour than meat. The beancurd roll was truly disappointing. It's like the meat of the siomai then wrapped in bean curd skin. For the main course, we ordered: Polonchay with Two Eggs, Singaporean Bihon Guisado, and Dong Po Pork. The polonchay with eggs were okay, nothing special. The eggs visible are duck eggs and century eggs, plus a slurry of chicken egg whites. I was disappointed that the yolk of the duck egg was invisible, probably used to complete their salted egg prawns dish. The bihon was flavored in curry. It was good but we just got surprised that it has curry in it. The Dong Po Pork comes with steamed buns. It took a really long time for them to serve this, and it turned out just normal. There were about 8-10 pre-cut slices of the pork but only 6 pcs of the bun. The meat was tender and the sauce was strange. Not a usual sauce in Chinese cuisine, but I'm guessing the sauce is made from ketchup, sugar, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, and vinegar - almost the same ingredients as a sweet and sour sauce. The pineapple on top of the dish was a misplacement as well. Most customers there ordered shabu-shabu so maybe it's their forte? Would love to try the two restaurants beside it though. And oh, you can also order from the other two as well since they only belong to one owner.

Can't believe this place hasn't had a review yet! It's been here for a while. Maybe because this…read morelocation is difficult to find. It's located on the second floor. Above kabisera. Near Starbucks and pancake house. This place is always crowded, I think because the price is very adorable and the food is slightly better than a normal yakimix, this is a yakimix prime! But still for the price of dinner 800 pesos there is better quality food out there where you can get full. I'd recommend lunch which is more affordable. The beer here tastes super watered down! The katsu is way too salty, sushi does not taste fresh. But for a 500 peso lunch if you're really really hungry then I guess this place will do, but if you have a little more budget then I recommend going to NIU buffet in SM aura. Slightly more pricey at NIU but more bang for your buck

One of the buffets to try in BGC. Good selection of Maki. Unlimited drinks including beer…read more Search for a good table with proper ventilation, it can get hotter especially when you start with grilling. Advisable to reserve before going, though staff will really try to accommodate if you don't have reservation.

Having Tim Ho Wan in the Philippines was such a treat! We were craving good dim sum, and this…read moredefinitely hit the spot. Every dish came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The baked BBQ pork buns lived up to the hype, and everything else we ordered was just as delicious. Service was quick, the staff was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant was clean and well-organized despite being busy. It's the perfect place to enjoy a satisfying meal with family. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the Philippines!

Affordable dimsum , and other Chinese menu. Service is ok- sometimes you have to flag to get…read moreattention. Usually resto is fully packed on peak times. Portion of food is small - got the young chow fried rice as take out. Otherwise - very good food.

Watami is your typical Japanese food in Manila. It'll satisfy your cravings with their sushi roll…read morehappy hour, 3-6pm. The skewers were great too. Camille was our server and she was very attentive and polite.

The sushi was great. The drinks even better. Anything with salmon was amazing and the shrimp…read moretempura was right on point. Definitely order bottled water since you never know if they actually used filtered or tap water. The calamari is different, it's a bit too breaded for everyone's liking but it's ok.

One of our last meals in the Philippines and I didn't really enjoy this place....Not sure why I…read moredon't like this buffet? This is located in SM Megamall on the third floor, I think. Place was pretty clean. Staff was all over the place and not organized for the crowd. The price was decent 880 php and the price was not even labeled in the entrance to know how much you would be spending. You can use your US citizen ID for their senior discounts. Just have to ask... They had lots to offer from korean to Japanese food. On your table, there is a grill to cook many of their raw meats and seafood. They also have marinated meats. We didn't try the grilled meats as I really didn't want cook my food this time. They do have a lot to offer for prepared foods. We tried almost everything but some of the food was kind of blah or too salty. The kimchi fried rice was dry. The veggie pancakes was pretty good. Their sushi roll were ok but not fresh. Soups were too salty. They even had pasta dishes were only ok. The fresh juices were good like their shakes. Many of the desserts were ok but I liked the tiramisu and gelato the best. Even their chocolate fountain just tasted like Hershey chocolate mix and didn't even taste good on the marshmallows, etc?! Not sure I would come back here again! I even had to chase down the waiters to get our bill or to retrieve our payment! Not the greatest service. I would rather pay double the price at Shangrila buffet than here! I would only give this place 2.5 stars. [18/100]

This is probably my go to buffet from now on. The people there are so kind, food is delicious, and…read morethe price point is well... On point. Coming from Seattle, we have buffets, but not to this standard and service. No one complains and everyone just wants to help, even with bringing things to the table. My girlfriend was holding a couple plates and looking around and one gentleman asked if she'd like to have him take them straight to our table. Let's just say I was more than impressed. Food wise, everything was above average. There was a vast selection of dishes from Chinese, Japanese and Korean cuisines. Beverages ranged from Buko juice to blended mango drinks. Only issue I had was that the Ramen station's broth was a little too salty for my taste and the panko crusted cheese stick was between warm and lukewarm. I was expecting a nice gooey cheese, but instead I got a solid bite leaving me a bit unsatisfied. (I must have gotten it at the end of its cycle). Other than that, I had a great time and a great meal. They've given me an unforgettable birthday and with that, I say, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? COME GET SOME!! Service : 10/10 Food : 9/10

Exceptional dining experience at Nobu Manila!The food was incredibly fresh and flavorful,the…read moreservice was attentive and professional and the ambiance provided the perfect setting for a great meal.Highly recommend!

Finding the restaurant inside was kind of confusing so we had to ask the staff how to get up to the…read morerestaurant. You have to take an elevator and you're brought right to the entrance. Plenty of seating with a peaceful ambiance and eye catching decor. We decided to do an Omakase and it was a nice experience. It was 8 courses including a dessert. The dishes with the most lasting impression on me were definitely the Sea Bass and the Wagyu. Both were flavorful and had an accompaniment of vegetables that helped enhance the flavor of the main. One piece of feedback that I would like to provide is to speak a bit more clearly and louder as we were a larger party and despite us being quiet when our waiter would come up, we felt as though each time a dish was announced, it was like it was an auctioneer, even for myself who was right next to them. Besides the point, the staff was super friendly and always made sure to check in on us and make sure we were okay with everything.

I had a birthday lunch here with my family and it was SO GOOOD!! It's located in the back corner of…read moreMOA, next to the street with a ton of restaurant. Favorite dishes were the pork buns, shumai, mango sago, shrimp cheong fun, and the watercress greens. Food came out very quickly and paced out nicely. They also played a birthday song for me when my husband requested it. Haha, we had a great time and hope to come back!

Tasty dimsum inside a mall. Traditional and recommended for your steamed treats. It can be crowded…read moreso it means the food is good.