This restaurant seems to be famous among locals. Until we left the branch, the restaurant was…read moregetting more and more busy. Assorted Xiao Long Bao (original, black mushroom, cheese) could be ultimately better if (1) I could distinguish the difference among flavors and (2) if they were served hotter. Cheese was very mild; just a hint of flavor. They all tasted good, though. For that, I am grateful! Hakaw was typically good and the Mandarin Orange Chicken was a good time-out from lemon. They seemed to be understaffed during the hour but wait time was okay. Requesting water refills was a bit of a challenge but we could really see their efforts.

We went at 3pm on a weekend and were seated immediately. I normally love Din Tai Fung in other…read morecountries, but the food at this location was just okay and the portions were small. My favorite was the pork xiao long bao. The green beans were served cold. Service was efficient and the food came out quickly. The inside is clean and spacious, and there are restrooms in the back.

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.

Awesome place. Found this place while my husband and I were looking for a place to eat. The place…read morewas spacious. We didn't get seated right away tho considering there were only about 4 tables occupied. Didn't greet us at the front and just waved us in. The waitress who took our order (I think her name is Elena, this was January 12, 2020 at 9PM) looked kind of pissed off. I was asking her what the seasoning was for Three Cup Chicken and I didn't understand her the first time (I was sick and my hearing wasn't at its best) so I asked her to repeat it and she looked as if rolling her eyes at me was the only thing she forgot to do. Anyhow, we ordered the Spicy Wanton and the Three Cup Chicken and some plain rice. The food got served pretty fast but the waitress didn't give us any utensils to use. The other waiter, RJ, noticed we haven't started so he gave us utensils. The food was pretty good. I liked the Three Cup Chicken a lot. I also got the Yakult Green Tea which came in a huge plastic cup. We noticed RJ, the waiter was the only one really working in the establishment. He's always on the go and always helping out customers. There were 3 more people out there but he was very consistent and quick and refilled our water so we gave him a tip. Kudos to RJ. He is a really good worker. Y'all should make him a manager. Will come back for sure. Gave them 5 stars cause RJ made it a good experience,

Saw this restaurant some weeks ago when I dropped by SM North EDSA. At first glance, I thought it…read moreis something expensive and not-so-authentic, and I was in a bit of hurry so I didn't give it a chance. For the sake of trying out new restos, I gave this one a try recently. I was surprised to see that they serve Taiwanese street food favorites and traditional dishes. Their menu looks wonderful and made everything looks so delicious. Unfortunately, we skipped the street food fare because I was with my parents-in-law who are not very adventurous for a dinner. However, we did order Xiao Long Bao, Beef Tendon in Pot, Red Roasted Eggplant, and Hot Prawn Salad. We tried ordering the Kiampong (Chinese Fried Rice), but it was out of stock. Their Xiao Long Bao, for me, is by far, one of the best I have tried. The skin is very delicate and melts in your mouth. The soup inside fills up the bun and is very flavorful. The meat is soft. The other dishes we ordered are normal but cooked well. I am hoping to try their night market favorites next time. Just made me miss Taiwan all of a sudden.

We were immediately seated upon arrival. The service was good and the food portion sizes were not…read morebad. We got shao long bao, machang, chicken feet and siomai for dimsum and century egg congee. Everything tasted great. I loved how the chicken feet were fat. For dessert, we tried the mango pudding with ice cream. It was amazing!

Xlb, steamed vegetable dumpling and DF porkchops are a staple Taiwanese fan fare dishes. Its quite…read moredelicious in comparison to other restaurants in the city. I decided to try the steam chicken with ginger and scallions and bitter melon with salted egg. An excellent addition to the above three. Kudos to the chef!!

This place caught me by surprise. I came in with no expectations and I came out quite satisfied. I…read morethought that no one could top Mien San's Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup, but apparently this place can give Mien San a run for its money. I apologize in advance to Mien San die hards but sometimes their soup is a bit runny and/or oily. At Taione, the beef soup is really tasty. Not oily at all. I didn't get a headache afterwards which probably means that the soup was made from bones and not MSG. I ordered the Beef Brisket and the beef was soft and came apart easily. Everything tasted so clean. For dessert, I had the taho with pearls and black syrup. Absolutely loved it. The pearls were especially chewy. I didn't think anything else would be good but the server recommended their tofu dish and it was also quite impressive. Definitely worth a try.

Fong Wei Wu used to be called and was more known as Feng Wei Wee. I'm not so sure why they changed…read moretheir name as everything is the same in the menu anyway. Could it be a change in ownership or tax troubles? Who knows. The important thing is that they still deliver the same quality of food that made them famous. The whole restaurant is unassuming. It is small and doesn't look like much. For all intents and purposes, it's basically a turo-turo. This is where all similarities end, as the food is completely different. If this is your first time, I suggest going with the house specialty, the hong ma. It is a sizable bit of braised pork belly. Don't you dare remove the fat when you're about to eat it. It's part of the experience. This dish is really rich and decadent so I don't recommend eating it all by yourself. Share it with someone lest you get a heart attack after.

Fong Wei Wu is a small Taiwanese canteen type restaurant and is a constant favorite of most Chinese…read moreseniors that live around the Banawe area. It took me completely off-guard when they just turned around and changed their name from Feng Wei Wee (not sure why; it's not like they tried very hard for a new name). The menu consists of simple homemade Taiwanese cuisine that feels as if your very own Taiwanese grandmother cooked for your family. I won't lie, when my grandmother has a potluck party and she has no time to cook, she asks me to run over to Fong Wei Wu to order their food to bring as her dish. She manages to pull it off every single time. Sometimes I wish I could cook that well and get away with it. My go-to orders would be their Kiampang (Adobo fried rice), and Angsho Chicken Leg.

I must say that hands down, as far as I am concerned, Shi Lin has the best tasting congee dishes…read morethis side of town. Congee is typically not that flavorful--it derives its umami from the ingredients that are added on to it. It takes culinary skill to make it stand out. I have felt such a craving for congee while visiting that I ordered from two different places at different times, before the day we ended up in Shi Lin. Shi Lin's only has a variety of two kinds: Congee with Century Egg and Congee with Prawn Ball and Ginger; however, as this Yelper has discovered, this is all they need. I was impressed from the first spoonful to the last. The serving is generous. My husband was able to share my dish. Unfortunately, we were only able to enjoy two dishes on our first and last visit to this place, while visiting the Philippines. Hence, the 4 stars. The other dish we ordered is the freshly made Truffle and Pork Xiao Long Bao. A bit pricey but good. I was eyeing the crab fat kind for my next visit! On a Sunday at 1:30 PM, Shi Lin is busy, considering there's a host of dining places in this mall, all vying for one's indulgence. The table turnover was quick, while the service remained attentive and courteous. I definitely recommend hitting this place up for your shopping break. They have other items on the menu that look really savory!

+ : may satisfy cravings . …read more. - : dumpling today was not throughly steamed . .. MSG confirmed as suspected due to symptoms from sensitivity . .. customer service is a bit of a struggle {about 3 staff working on the floor or outside the kitchen but unfortunately they were all not so present so customers had to keep track of requests and follow-up} . ..

Most milk tea places have little snacks you can nibble on while you enjoy your drink. Some offer…read morefries while other places go the Taiwanese route and offer chicken chops and fried tofu and things like that. Formosa Bites handles the chicken chops and nibbleables while Moonleaf, Zentea and Infinitea provide the milk tea. It's a pretty brilliant setup, really. Another case of someone seeing a need and fulfilling it. In a way, this place reminds me of the food menu at Ersao. The very first early version of Ersao. While Formosa Bites does have its share of rice meals, it's clear that the draw really is in the main snacks. And they have a good amount, too. Fried chicken chops, tofu, fries, corn on the cob... all of it gets a nice dusting of flavored powder and some sort of sweet soy sauce. While a good idea, personally I didn't like the pickled carrot and cabbage that went with it. On its own, it was too sour. With the fried tofu, even more. Maybe if I tried it with the chicken and with rice it would have been better. All in all, it's actually pretty good.

Chicken Chops became a favorite when I first encountered it in Serenitea 5 years ago. Upon checking…read moreout this new place Formosa Bites finding out that they serve chicken chops with side dishes, I knew I had to try it out. They serve Chops which is a big serving of either thigh or breast paired with your choice of side dish either corn, tofu, fries that comes with rice and pickled carrots and cabbage. Best part is you also can choose the dip you want from honey mustard, garlic mayo, garlic barbecue, oriental or gravy. If you want to just nibble on some chicken you can try the smaller portion, which is Pops and your choice of side dish. I think the best part of their Chicken Chops is the flavoring they use when they smother your chicken with their signature Pepper and Seaweed powder. They cook your order on the spot so your meal will be ready in around 10 to 15 minutes.

I love their food and sandwich options! I feel that the sandwich flavor on display is not…read morepermanent. I was able to try their pesto chicken version which is filling :) I also liked their brownies (very moist). I did not like their cold brew (plain black)! I've had cold brew coffee (bought and homemade) that should be easy to drink because the process supposedly decreases the acidity and minimize the bitter taste. Their cold brew was very bitter and unpleasant to drink. However, I like their iced americano and other espresso-based coffee :) I'm also glad they sell local beans. I was not able to stick around the place, but I observed that there are many students and yuppies working with their laptops. It's also a great place for conversations. This branch in Katipunan has an extended area behind All Day convenience store and outdoor seats. Parking space is limited (about 6 in front of Vista Residences condominium). I will surely come back for their cakes and pastries!