Hands down the best in service & food quality. The ambiance is lively, it's loud when it's the rush…read morehour, we came during the downtime. The place gets clean & tidy super fast! The total bill for 12 people was $210! and we were all stuffed! Wow!

Great tasting and visually appealing food, awesome service including a small covered hamper for…read moreyour valuables, all in a very clean and attractive dining area. The experience was so good, if I had a few million laying around, I'd open a chain of them back in my home state!

Kowloon House Piela Dasma along Gov Drive across PTT gas station us a very cozy dining place with…read moreairconditioning to complement the newky steamed dimsum classics in addition to the noodle soup dish. We are excited to try their rice meals - chicken feet lumpia shanghai and asado rice. This outlet is perhaps the cleanest and accommodating branch where every minute is worth your while.

There are countless places to get siopao in Metro Manila, but for me there are only two brands with…read moredistinctive tastes. One is Ma Mon Luk, the other is Kowloon House. Since I cannot watch movies without a siopao or two to munch on, I'm glad there's a Kowloon House near where I used to live. It's in a strip mall fronting Brazil street, which makes it not too far from SM Bicutan. Whether asado or bola-bola, Kowloon has been able to maintain its terrific taste over the decades. This place is open until late into the evening, so whenever the urge hits, I can be sure that I can get my favourite jumbo siopao practically anytime. Kowloon claims to have the "world's best dimsum" and it's not an idle boast. How else could it have survived for the longest time? However, the outlet along Dona Soledad Avenue says it's open 24 hours a day, but there have been several occasions when I passed by and it was closed for business. The place is more kiosk than restaurant, by the way. There are only a handful of tables and chairs, but that's ok. Most customers order take out anyway. There's been only one out of so many times when I wasn't totally satisfied with my Kowloon siopao. The taste seemed funny, close to spoiling. I chalk up that one bad experience to their possibly recycling unsold siopao. Or maybe it was just one bad batch out of thousands sold every month. I've been crazy for Kowloon House siopao ever since I was a kid. I still am. Five stars for the world's best dimsum!

I really loved the giant hakaw. It was very tasty and filling - I was so hungry I ate them all…read morequickly. I also got a rice bowl made of seafood and veggies. The serving size was good. It went well with the hakaw. But if I were to have ordered just this rice bowl, the experience would be mediocre. Service was good. Overall, I recommend this for its good food and the value for money.

This establishment is already closed. I dined here prior pandemic and food was good. Noise level is…read moreaverage.

Always hit the spot, no-frills Chinese food. Meals are dangerously greasy and good for sharing…read more Even the small portions can be split among four. Best to come here hungry and in groups. Perfect place for your big family's Sunday meal- lazy Susans and dimsum carts! Price-wise it's very reasonable. Safe to say a budget of 350 per head goes a loooong way and would satisfy even the heftiest of waters. We always get a protein, noodle, soup and vegetable dish plus some dimsum. A couple of dishes are not usually on the menu like curry mutton and Xiao Long Bao. I love their thick polonchay soup that can be served in singles. The usual dishes like beef and broccoli, spicy spareribs and yang chow are as good as the best Chinese in Manila, Mann Hann Megamall. Three stars only since the spinach with century and salted egg came with broth when it clearly looked steamed on the photo. Salted egg was replaced w/ scrambled egg instead. Also bit into a huge piece of shell in my oyster cake. This place could do some cleaning.

Good food, only issue is the service. Wife was half way done with her meal and I'm still waiting…read more They put the bowl of soup up in the pick up window and it sat and sat, a lot of people working, walking by it...until my wife advised one of the employees to get the soup for me...bad service...irritating.!!! Got two orders of pork/shrimp dumplings (Shu Mai) that were very, very small. I've had the Shu Mai at the Tim Ho Wan (Now closed) in Manhattan, New York that were much bigger. Don't know what's going on with this Tim Ho Wan, but I won't be returning.

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.

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

This dim sum place place is conveniently located inside Ayala Mall Manila Bay which is connected to…read moreSeda Hotel. We ordered a dumpling soup, siu mai, beef balls, har gaw, and fried tofu squares. The food is delicious as expected of a Michelin star restaurant but the fried tofu cubes did it for me! Those tofu cubes were coated in a seasoned batter, fried and topped with pork floss and seaweed. I'm still dreaming about those tofu cubes as I'm writing my review.

The first time l ate at Din Tai Fung was with my husband when we took a trip here in Manila a few…read moreyears ago. We loved it! This is a really popular Taiwanese dim sum restaurant located in Greenbelt 3. This time I had lunch with a good friend as she spared some time from her busy working mom schedule. Arrived midday, it was easy that they could accommodate a party of two. You can make reservations easily, or walk in. Luckily there are six other branches in Metro Manila. We needed a quick briefing because it's been a while since we ate at DTF. Ordered a bunch of items from the menu and each dish came out quickly. My top 3 were the beef noodles, sweet and sour pork, and pork xiao long bao! Service is excellent, restaurant is really clean, lots of tables making it very spacious and comfortable.

I've always thought that this place was very expensive. But what I do appreciate is that wherever…read moreI go the flavor and taste of their food is consistent. Might as well be a fast food joint. Not really into the hype. I've eaten at their restaurant here in the USA and in Taipei. Still unimpressed. I happen to go because we had guests that wanted to try it. Xialong bao is everywhere now a days and cheaper too. Service was prompt and polite. Ambiance is an austere decor. Try Chinatown in downtown Binondo-Manila instead. You might be surprised.

From the moment one walks towards Shang Palace, one is immediately impressed by how well appointed…read morethis restaurant is. In preparation for Chinese New Year, they had festive red lanterns hanging from the ceiling that didn't take away from the crystal chandeliers. There were regular tables but we preffered the booths that were slightly elevated and were definitely more private. The staff is very well trained, attentive, ever-present without being obsequious. We learned that every team member helps serve each table, from taking orders to pouring water, serving tea, etc. And all tips are shared. That's great way to promote teamwork and camaraderie. We opted for the Yum Cha, a Cantonese tradition literally meaning "drink tea," referring to a brunch meal where various Chinese teas are enjoyed alongside "dim sum"--small, shareable, steamed, fried, or baked dishes. In our case, that meant dim sum, as many as one can order for one set fee. They have an extensive selection that should please every palate. We ordered pork, chicken, seafood, tofu, even chicken feet. And every single dish was scrumptious. We made the suggestion that they change their tea pots into copper or something else that will retain heat. Their current ceramic tea pots just didn't keep the tea hot enough and we had to keep asking for new pots because our tea got cold very fast. The Shangri-la where Shang Palace is located is another matter. A very elegant hotel that offers venues for all kinds of celebrations. What we noticed was that as busy as it was, it seemed quite serene. It was quiet and very clean, a real show piece.

Shang Palace Christmas Set Menu Review…read more We had the Christmas Day set menu at Shang Palace, priced at around ₱2,800 per head, with higher-tier options at ₱4,000 and ₱6,000. For the price, this was a very satisfying experience and a great option for a festive family lunch. The ambience is classic Shang Palace, elegant, quiet, and slightly majestic, perfect for a Christmas celebration. Service was attentive and polished throughout, with good pacing between courses and no feeling of being rushed. The meal started with dim sum, which set the tone nicely. The siomai and shrimp rolls were standouts, delicate, flavorful, and clearly made with quality ingredients. The beancurd roll was also very good, crisp on the outside with a well-seasoned filling. Among the mains, the Wok-Fried US Beef Tenderloin with Black Pepper Sauce was a highlight, tender slices of beef in a rich, savory, slightly peppery sauce that felt comforting and indulgent without being heavy. The seafood dish featuring scallops served in a crispy taro nest was both visually impressive and enjoyable, paired with vegetables that balanced the dish well. A mushroom and vegetable dish with bok choy came in a glossy, traditional sauce and complemented the meat dishes nicely. The fried rice was fragrant, well-cooked, and generously studded with meat and egg, the kind that keeps disappearing from the table. Dessert was the only weak point. It was a taro-based sweet soup with sago, similar to ginataan, and felt underwhelming compared to the rest of the meal. Overall, this was a very good Christmas set menu. The food was consistently well-prepared, the ambience elevated the occasion, and the service lived up to expectations. The ₱2,800 set already delivers solid value, though those looking for more premium ingredients may want to explore the higher-priced options. A great choice for holiday dining, just manage expectations for dessert.

Alabang, Festival Mall location- Their food was horrible. I've complained on FB but they delete all…read morenegative comments and then block you. Uncooked lemon chicken, dried out Lechon Macau, and hard as a rock rice, served with their Broccoli and beef.

There are so many Chinese restaurants in the metro and the food they serve kind of taste the same…read more But what set this place apart from the rest is the great service they gave us when we dined there. I never gave this restaurant the time of day before because I was satisfied with my go-to Chinese place. But a friend invited us there for dinner and of course we obliged. We ordered the usual items on the menu: Dimsum Platter, Yang Chow Fried Rice, Noodles, Lemon Chicken, Lechon Macau. As expected, everything was superb. The service was fantastic; we were given a nice spot as soon as we stepped inside their restaurant. The food was quick and served hot. The waiters were very attentive; they refilled our glasses often (it doesn't matter if it's bottomless iced tea or water) and are quick to approach us when we called them. There was nothing extra special or different about this place. But because of the excellent service, we would definitely be back here when we find ourselves in Festival Mall.

Came here for dim sum with the fam and found this to be a solid spot in the middle of Makati City…read more The servers were very helpful and patient-- they moved fast but took the time to guide us on the menu. My mom was looking for something specific but couldn't remember the name of it or find it on the menu, so one server listened to her describe it and found it for us (Two Kinds of Roasted Combination). The restaurant itself is fairly standard. Nothing too special but it did look like they had a private party room. The other items we ordered were all pretty delicious (har gow, pork siomai, prawns in Peking sauce, fried noodles with seafood, superior fried rice, and buchi). I would come back to dine in or order delivery/takeout.

My mother always orders from HSL. It has good service. Take out always done with Ted. Delicious,…read moreon time and excellent. We are return clients for the last 10 years.