Mogu Tree Noodle House is located in this compound where there's a small grocery store in front,…read moreanother restaurant and a big tree. This is their second branch, their first branch is on Lilac St. in Marikina. The place is rather small. It serves Chinese food and there's a spread where you can choose your toppings for your claypot rice or soup. THE FOOD We had the Pork Asado and Garlic Sausage Claypot Rice (P170) - it's good. Reminds me of Binondo eateries. Better than I expected from a place that looked like what it looks like. I don't think they actually cook the rice in the clay pot like they do in Hong Kong, but that would be expecting too much. We also had the Spareribs Tausi (P140) - this was good but nothing too different from what you'll find in Binondo dimsum restaurants. The best dish we had, for me, was the Laksa Noodle Soup. The noodles were not soggy, the spicy, creamy and sour flavors were balanced - the whole effect was delicious. This is the dish I would recommend someone try. IMPRESSIONS I wasn't particularly impressed by the looks of the place. It looks like a neighborhood eatery. As for the food & drinks, I was surprised that they had imported sodas/drinks! The food was actually pretty decent and delicious, more than acceptable for its price range, and reminds me of Binondo eateries. This is not a high-end place, but it's clean. I don't know if there are any other Chinese restaurants in Antipolo since I'm not from there, but if you just have a craving for claypot rice, laksa, or Chinese sodas and beer, you could try Mogu Tree. The menu is a bit limited to claypot rice and laksa and a few dimsum dishes, but it's authentic in the sense that it feels / tastes like a Binondo eatery.

Hen Lin has a siomai flavor unique from the rest, and that's one thing I love about them. The…read moreexperience can only be perfect and complete for me if I have at least 4 pieces of siomai, rice, calamansi, and chili sauce. (It's also a reference to one of my favorite meals back in school.) Unfortunately, I have to go easy on the chili but it hurts to know they don't sell rice. Nevertheless, I still somehow enjoyed what we already had. I was surprised to see the soy sauce now being distributed in sachets. Looks like the soy sauce bottle was abused back then. :p

When it comes to Chinese food, Luyong's is a household name in Marikina. It has many branches…read morewithin the city but my favorite is the one in Shoe Avenue. This branch may not have air-conditioner, but it is the one nearest my place and is the original branch of Luyong's. As they say, nothing beats the original. That adage may not be true all the time, but for Luyong's it may be. Luyong's is famous for its different types of pansit - bihon, canton, miki, with lechon or without. I've tried their pansit quite a number of times since childhood. Until now, their pansit has been consistently tasty. But a new favorite of mine is their siomai. I've tasted it at the home of a Chinese friend. Their version of this popular Chinese food is a rice ball with pork inside. It is probably the best siomai I've ever tasted. No sauce needed. This experience taught me that no matter how long you have been patronizing a restaurant it may still hold treasures that you have never tried.

This is a neighborhood restaurant. Heard that they own a few more around the area. It's a good…read moreplace for a family dinner. It has a big area that sits many. Its interior is designed like a Japanese house. Food is not authentic. Quality a bit below par in my opinion. Just an easy restaurant for quick meals.

If you're craving for authentic Japanese cuisine, Oedo should be one on your list. Just make sure…read moreyou call first for reservations since walk-ins sometimes takes a while. The quality of their food is

*Note: This is 3.5 Star review…read more This restaurant has been around for decades! Nothing much has changed in the decor and ambience. Actually, it feels like you're back in the 80's in every visit. You still can sit outside and enjoy the beautiful views of the city and the cool air. The food served here is mostly Filipino beer food. The menu does include dishes from the next door Japanese restaurant Motoyori. This is a good place for groups to unwind after a long day's work, drink and chat until the wee hours. The staff is attentive especially to regular customers and they even remind you of the dishes you normally order. If you are a large group, you can reserve a big room with KTV. The food + drinks are consumable for this private rooms too! Also, consider ordering the bilao dishes if you are a big group!

Cheap beer, crowd-favorite filipino and Japanese food, and a surprisingly good view from open-air…read moreseating. This is the hidden gem of the Oranbo area. With Capitol Commons hitting full swing and Kapitolyo having their renaissance it is easy to overlook this long-standing watering hole. From the street, the neon Nipa Hut sign is a befitting kitschy sign for the unassuming drinking venue. Because I work close-by, I've always appreciated the simple pleasures that "The Hut" offers. "Hotdog with Onions" is as simple an offering as you can picture: grilled sliced hot dogs with sauteed onions in a ketchup-y soy-saucy dressing. But... it goes perfectly with a bucket of below zero beer. Comfort Japanese? No problem! During peak service hours (except Sunday), take your pick of reasonably priced favorites including Tempura, assorted donburis, and sushi. Just don't expect anything straight out of Tokyo. The name of the game is comfort and simple. If you're looking to have a drink in the Pasig area and can't be bothered by the pre-requisites of the Fort, Makati, and Ortigas areas, your best chance to relax is at "The Hut"

This kiosk at Alabang Town Center's food choices will give you a taste of authentic Chinese food at…read morean affordable price. Their combo meals are budget-friendly and even though they don't have an actual restaurant, the presentation of their food is good. I've tried their Pancit Canton and it's very tasty, not bad for its price. Their Lumpiang Shanghai, Sweet & Sour Pork and Lemon Chicken are pretty yummy as well. I've observed that most families go to the more known restaurants in the mall whenever they crave for Chinese food but El Presidente of Binondo is actually just as good. Well that's if you're comfortable with the environment of a food court.

This place serves Singaporean cuisine especially Hainanese style Chicken, shrimp and pork. The food…read moretasted authentic and was served with various Singaporean dipping sauces like sweet sour, spicy hot, chilly oil and shredded ginger. You can enjoy the Ayala triangle view from inside the restaurant. It's a fair walk from nearest parking options but worth it if you have ample time. The sweet and sour soup, chicken egg fried rice and noodles are staple sides.

Located in the heart of Makati CBD so very accessible to fill that craving for Singaporean food…read morelike Hainanese chicken, laksa and cereal prawn. We went here for early dinner and got ourselves the personal chicken set - one steamed and the other roasted. They both taste good, enhanced by the condiments (chili, ginger paste and sweet thick soy sauce). Price is reasonable too.

There's only a handful of Chinese restaurants I love coming back to, and these are usually…read moreestablishments that have been around for ages. So when someone suggested we try a new Chinese place, it's not something I was exactly excited about. Wang Fu though is an automatic addition to this short list. The price range is a bit on the high-end side of the spectrum, perhaps almost as expensive as Lugang Café, but the experience was definitely worth our money. The food was excellent. The items on the menu were mostly staples in Chinese restaurants, but each dish had its own unique special character I'm not sure I've tried in similar places. I liked that the interiors exuded a vibe of luxury--spacious and with modern-style furniture. I also appreciated the aquarium area that seemed to remind diners that at the heart of all this contemporary facade is the classic Chinese food the traditional preparations that come with it. Overall, it was a great dining experience. If I'm in Tomas Morato again and craving for Chinese, I'd definitely be at Wang Fu.