Horizon Café Opens At Jinjiang Inn – Ortigas

Horizon Café at Jinjiang Inn – Ortigas brings a new dining destination in the Ortigas Business District along San Miguel Avenue corner Lourdes Drive in Pasig City. Enjoy Filipino Favorites such as Kansi, Batchoy, and Chicken Inasal, which are also available at Horizon Café at Hotel 101 – Manila and Injap Tower Hotel in Iloilo.

Horizon Café champions Filipino cuisine elevated in a contemporary style. What sets Horizon Café at Jinjiang Inn (Ortigas and Makati) apart from its counterparts in Pasay and Iloilo are the Asian Specials they offer, such as Five Spice Chicken, Yang Chow Fried Rice, Dimsum Selection, and Peking Style Pork. Horizon Café is strongly confident that by embracing the hotel’s brand, merging two great food scenes – Filipino and Chinese will give every guest a unique and gastronomical dining experience in one humble place.

25 years after opening its doors, Jade Garden continues elegant Chinese dining tradition

It was in 1980 when Chinese cuisine in Manila changed forever- when the dreams of entrepreneur and visionary Joseph Henry Ng reached its peak with the opening of Jade Garden. The first restaurant was particularly located at the former Automat, one of the most popular dining places during that time, also a masterpiece of Joseph Henry Ng.

It was as if diners were transported to Hong Kong, the country of origin of Jade Garden.

The best chef on Cantonese cuisine was flown to Manila, tapestries, china, and silver were imported from Hong Kong, chandeliers were raised, and carpets were rolled out for the opening of the most pompous Chinese restaurant in the country.

For the first time, eating Chinese cuisine in the city was like dining in the presence of an emperor – suckling pigs with electronic glowing eyes, chicken wrapped in hardened “mud”, and the Peking duck that was served three ways were the main courses, of course, it was accompanied by the indulgent shark’s fin soup and succulent abalones. The interiors were state-of-the-art, bar none, with crystal chandeliers reflecting light in soft hues around the hall, the silverware gleaming, and chinaware pristinely white.

FOOD STOPS: Xilaimen Seafood Restaurant

Xilaimen Seafood Restaurant is one of the newest Chinese restaurants located in one of the busiest malls in the metro. Serving authentic seafood and Chinese cuisine to people looking for something other than the usual fast food dishes. With their line of dishes to savor, food enthusiasts will definitely go hungry for more.

Last June 19, 2015 was a very significant day for Xilaimen Seafood Restaurant, as it opened its door to people hungry for authentic and flavorful Chinese dishes. This gives food lovers, enthusiasts, and certified foodies more opportunity to enjoy great food in a Chinese fine dining experience.

According to Ms. Andrea Joyce Ng-Wen, “Xilaimen means happiness in Chinese and this is what we want for the customers to experience whenever they dine in at our restaurant.” “An ambiance of joy as they enter the restaurant,” added by Ms. Wen. Not only with the restaurant but with the food that is served as well. By doing so, it makes the food experience more fun and enjoyable, more enticing for everyone to go back and have an exquisite dining experience.

FOOD STOPS: Koh Samui Thai Cuisine

I'm getting used to Thai food lately with restaurants featuring Thai cuisine and some even employing Thai cooks to ensure the authentic Siam taste. And lately we came across Koh Samui Restaurant at Hobbies Center in Macapagal Avenue.

From the facade, it would definitely look Thai with the elephants and the golden details at the door. It looks so regal and makes you feel like a royalty. The interiors are a mix of traditional Thai royal halls with some colonial feel with the tables and the bar. It would definitely be a great venue for parties, weddings, and other celebrations.

FOOD STOPS: Wangfu Chinese Cafe

Wang Fu Chinese Café combines the concept of traditional Singaporean Hawker Center and Hongkong Tea House that serve well-loved Singaporean and Cantonese comfort food in a modern café.

Wang Fu takes pride in a full menu of authentic Chinese cuisine prepared by its head chef from Singapore. Whether you go for a full meal or opt for a taste of dimsum and noodles Wang Fu is the café for you. Try the all-time favorite Hainanese Chicken and Cereal Prawns then finish off the meal with a Traditional Ice Kachang.

FOOD STOPS: Komrad Restaurant

When you speak of the word KOMRAD, it rings a bell to the communist community particularly in Russia and China. But we know that one of the greatest communist influencer that came from China, which is Chairman Mao Zedong (Mao Tse Tsung). And since he hailed from the Sichuan Province, the dishes featured in this restaurant are based from that region.

The restaurant has already 2 branches, one in Eastwood City Libis and a new one in Il Terrazo in Tomas Morato. The ambiance of the restaurant is indeed different from others with every corner having that communist and revolutionary China and filled with Chairman Mao's pictures and articles giving praise to the modern Chinese leader and the hard working people of the Republic of China. But don't worry, its still your democracy that chooses the dishes you want to order. Now here are some of their menus.

FOOD STOPS: Kung Fu Kitchen Feasts of Fury

Kung Fu Kitchen of KFK revolutionized Philippine Modern casual Chinese dining by bringing together two elements - frest and fast! KFK warrior-chefs are battle-tested chefs in the best Chinese-trained kitchens in the country - all of whom have one battle cry: to serve the best Chinese comfort cooking, affordably, and in fun and energetic dining ambiance.

One fourth of KFK arsenal is called the KFK BOXERS - combo meals 'ala Bento Boxes. More than twenty favorite comfort Chinese dishes could be mixed and matched in one amazing 'warior's box.' in KFK, any one person can have an entire feast!

The inspiration behind KFK are the countless 20th century Kung Fu films depicting stories of warrior underdogs and there transcendence in different challenging senarios.

In KFK, families on the other hand share a break from the challenges of life and may take part of freshly prepared quality Cantonese and Sichuan dishes for sharing. There's also dimsum and roasting choices.

KFK definitely brings the best value in Casual dining. The first store is locate at the 4th level of SM City Manila, and is opening more stores nationwide in the next two years.

FOOD STOPS: King Bee Chinese Restuarant

Almost of us might have a percentage of Chinese blood in us, with our culture greatly rooted with the Chinese and the culture most especially the cuisine that has been there for centuries. Chinese is not new to us, but what makes restaurants stand out would be the menu, the feel and even the authentic Chinese food culture that has been a tradition for them.

We got to dine at King Bee Chinese Restaurant in Commonwealth Avenue which is the newest and biggest branch of the brand. By the way, King Bee seems like honey plantation or a rival to the happy bee fast food, but it does not. King Bee Chinese Restaurant  serves authentic Chinese Cuisine originated in Brgy. Manggahan, General Trias, province of Cavite on August 17, 2001. The King Bee name of the restaurant came from the owner Mrs. Ang Ong King Bee.  A family business that have grown and been known in the province of Cavite.

The restaurant has a wide array of various Chinese recipes such as dimsums, roast specialties, noodles soup and other main courses cooked in authentic way. The company has hired the expertise of International Chefs from Hong Kong who personally prepare the menu and manage the kitchen. The operation is being managed by best experienced professionals in the field of food services.

Chinese New Year Food Trippin' at SM North EDSA

This Chinese New Year is just a few days away and what great way to experience rich Chinese culture is with its cuisine, and Filipinos has grown up with like siopao, shomai, squid balls, etc. And you don't need to go to China or Chinatown to savor these treats because you can go on a Chinese food trip at SM North EDSA from  January 17-23, 2012 from 12nn to 9pm.

The Chinese Street Food Festival bring food stalls serving food such as Hong Kong Fried Noodles, Somai House, Red Basket and many more. Fellow food bloggers also joined in for the food trip at SM North EDSA and enjoyed these delights and of course  picture taking ! So indulge yourself these new year and bring family and friends to SM North EDSA for the Chinese Street Food Festival!

Special Thanks for Azrael, Chicken Deli and SM North EDSA!

FOOD STOPS: Hongkong Roast

Hongkong Roast

Bagtikan st., Makati City

In the busy city of Makati, it would be nice to get away to have a nice chinese lunch or dinner to Hongkong. Now its possible by going to Bagtikan street near RCBC and Sacred Heart Parish. HONGKONG ROAST is proud to be hav authentic Chinese food providing you a taste of Hongkong.