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Showing posts with label affordable dimsum. Show all posts
Thursday, May 18, 2017
MAKATI SHANGRI-LA'S SHANG PALACE: DIMSUM FOR DINNER

 A feast for the senses. Each time one goes through the doors of SHANG PALACE in Makati Shangri-La, you are greeted with amazing decor and even better food. The attention to detail and the ambiance. Just perfect.
 Just a couple of weeks ago, SHANG PALACE introduced DIMSUM NIGHTS. Very often, dimsum is only served during breakfast or lunch. At MAKATI SHANGRI-LA, they considered what the guests want and they deliver.
 Special dishes left and right would be present. One could go for the classics and enjoy each bite.
Pork dumplings and Shrimp dumplings would be the favorites. Topped with fish roe, the pork variant is packed with flavors. The Hakaw or Har Gow is filled with plump and juicy shrimps.
 The MACHANG is a favorite as well. Hokkien style glutinous rice is filled with glorious meat. As you unwrap it, you get a fragrant perfume like smell. Delicious and worth while.
 Surprisingly, the SPRING ROLLS from SHANG PALACE is extremely good as well. Filled with pork and shrimps, the layering is fantastic. Each bite would result in the right balance of crunch and flavor.
 To end the meal, one could go for some LYCHEE ALMOND SOYA JELLY.  Not overly sweet, each spoonful would make you swoon with delight.
If that is not enough, one could also go for their egg tarts. Small bite sized desserts, this is a thing of beauty. Simple and straightforward.
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SHANG PALACE introduced DIMSUM NIGHTS to cater to the wishes of its guests. They would run this promotion up until June 30.

SHANG PALACE
2nd Floor
Makati Shangri-La
Makati Avenue cor Ayala Avenue
Makati City, Metro Manila




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Monday, October 20, 2014
Revisiting: New GYOZAs in OSAKA OHSHO

OSAKA OHSHO is a place to get your gyoza fix on and thankfully the guys behind Wee Nam Kee brought in this popular Japanese Brand earlier this year.
I have been to this popular gyoza restaurant a couple of times in SM MEGAMALL FASHION HALL. I was lucky to try and checkout my old favorites along with 2 new flavors for their Gyozas.

Variety is a good thing but of course, the old favorites are still a treat to have.
Start of with their OSAKA OHSHO SALAD (195/330Php)
If you don't like the fresh veggies, move them on over and do what I do. eat the nuts, mangoes and kani.

Another starter would be the AGEDASHI TOFU (188Php)
I loved the flakes on top that I couldn't stop munching on the smokey flavor.

Definitely an old school favorite of mine would be their BLACK VINEGAR CHICKEN (325Php)
Sort of like a sweet and sour dish, this is similar but different in the way that the taste offers a little zing at the ends.

Now, let's move on to the new flavored gyoza.

If you love cheese gyoza, you would  definitely enjoy the BACON AND CHEESE GYOZA (190/380Php)
Adding the bacon bits makes the dish go full circle. The bacon compliments the cheese and helps this make it my new favorite Gyoza dish. More Please!

The other "new" gyoza is this one: PEANUT BUTTER & BANANA DESSERT GYOZA with VANILLA ICE CREAM (210Php)
Checking out this dessert gyoza, you could see the fillings aren't pork or any other minced meat. Rather, it has JIF Crunchy Peanut Butter and slices of banana. I liked how the Peanut butter made the texture less fluid. It had a bite in it so I enjoyed this.
I believe the only thing that made this a gyoza would be the same wrapper and wrapping technique was used to make it.

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Having old and new favorites from the menu would make any tummy happy. I am thankful that after trying out the new FLAVORED GYOZAS in OSAKA OHSHO, they are now added to my favorite list. I can't wait for them to have more varieties.

OSAKA OHSHO
3rd level Sm Megamall
Mandaluyong City,
Metro Manila
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Disclaimer: I was invited to try out the new flavor Gyoza. I wrote this post based on my experience.




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Wednesday, October 8, 2014
KING CHEF BANAWE! AFFORDABLE DIMSUM MUNCHING!

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Loads of Chinese food left and right. I don't know what to do. Choices ranged to the hundreds! WOW! KING CHEF DIMSUM KITCHEN knows how to please the foodie in each of us.

 On a chill day, a few friends and I were invited to try out KING CHEF's DIMSUM. They have transferred to a new location in Banawe but still serve the same amazing dishes.
You enter a chill and relaxed environment. You are given a pen and asked to pick items from the menu. Literally, straight to the point Chinese Food!
After ordering the lot, I was pretty stoked.
 I actually did not know how to attack a spread like this. There were a lot of choices and you can't really get and taste everything.
I took note that it was pretty amazing that as the dimsum are already priced reasonably, they have them marked down furthermore during promo hours. When going, better give them a visit during these times: Morning Tea Time (8am-10am daily), Afternoon Team Time (2-5pm daily) and Late Night Tea time (9-12mn daily).
I can only take note of so much, but these are the standouts for me. 
 
 The XIAO LONG BAO (150Php). It was pretty good but could be better. I couldn't complain though as the price made it worthy of a try.
 Next up was the CHUI CHOW STYLE KUCHAY DUMPLING (95/62Php). I am thankful that I gave this baby a try. Although, I am not into Kuchay (eeeek), it wasn't stuff to the point of veggie overload that I enjoyed this quite well.
 Another must try would be the the BIRD'S EYE DUMPLING (110/68Php). First bite and I knew there was prawn here. The flavor is quite similar to hakaw but this could stand on its own.
 Heading on over to the Fried Department (LOL!), I pretty much enjoyed the HAM SOY KOK (95/62Php) ~ lower left.
 A little stick inside with pork fillings. I didn't expect to love it but I did. Yummy!

 The CRISPY DUCK WANTON (120/68Php) was a crowd favorite. It was mine too!
Duck filling in this crispy wanton made me jump with joy. Although sweet, it was savory. 
 
 Moving on, I enjoyed the FRIED FIVE SPICED SPARERIBS (140Php). Dad would love this as he can't get enough of spareribs.

The PECKING CHICKEN RICE (190Php) would be my choice for a complete meal as it is chicken cooked pecking style.
 For noodle lovers, their BEEF WANTON NOODLE (190Php) is a great choice to warm up the tummy!
 The BOLA BOLA CONGEE (130Php) was a treat for me. I don't really like eating congee or the like but, I enjoyed this flavorful wet rice dish. I don't know why but I couldn't stop getting another spoonful. Definitely great for the rainy season. 

 Of course dessert has got to be one of those instances that one must really love especially in Chinese Food.

 One would think that these mini PUMPKIN ROLLS and CARROT ROLLS (90/62Php) would taste like the veggies themselves but they didn't. These fooled us right from the get go. It was similar to Buchi as the insides were sweet.
 The MANGO BALLS (85/62Php) were a nice treat to end the meal. These gooey mochi like balls helped in taking out the umay. It had some mango filling inside while had coconut shavings outside.



Definitely a place to have an affordable Chinese meal, KING CHEF in BANAWE would help ease all your dimsum cravings. Be it early in the morning or late at night, this place knows how to handle your dimusm needs. Budget around 300-500 per person and you would really be happy about it!!! Would definitely be back!


KING CHEF
2/F 238 Banawe Center,
Banawe cor Panalturan St.,  Quezon City
http://www.kingchef.com.ph/

DISCLAIMER: Was invited to try out KING CHEF. Thank you so much to the kind people behind King Chef and also to Boss S for having us. Wrote this based on my experience.
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