Man Wah - A Classic Hong Kong Experience

My first memories of Hong Kong dates back to the late 90s.  And from then on, the city became my respite from trips to Manila.  The city was a breathe of fresh air, and the expat community around Central reminded me of home (which was the San Francisco Bay Area at the time).  I only remember one or two meals that really stood out and that I still carry with me today.

Man Wah is a Hong Kong tradition that dates decades back.  I first dined here as a young girl over the Christmas season.  I can recall the classy fine dining setting and the proper attire of all the diners.  Growing up, I really valued all those meals my parents took our family to when we would have to dress up and indulge in course by course meals and five star service.  It was so special (and that feeling still holds true today).  And then, to make the holiday dinner even more memorable, a line of school girls came in, lined up around the restaurant, and sang traditional songs to the diners.  Wow!  As a girl who grew up endlessly replaying the Sound of Music and Almost Angels, this made me fall in love with the restaurant.

Flash forward 15+ years, and I'm still finding myself dining at Man Wah.  The restaurant remains located on the 25th floor of the Mandarin Oriental - a hotel my grandfather loved, who passed on the love to my mom, who in turn passed on that love to me.  The panoramic views of the city are reason alone to dine here.  Another reason, it's legitimately Michelin starred - and by legitimate, I mean there are other restaurants in the city who earned it by hype, but Man Wah actually earned it and continues to earn it.

And the food!  You know that feeling you sometimes get after eating Chinese food?  Oily, heavy, lethargic, etc.  There's absolutely none of that here.  So much so, we ate there three times over the course of our three day trip!  And trust me we take each meal in Hong Kong seriously since we're only there for a limited time.  Yes, Man Wah is that good.  It's just as delicious as it was in the 90s, maybe even more so.  The best part of it all, it's luxurious while being completely unpretentious.

Today, Man Wah has kept up with the high expectations of food lovers.  It's serving traditional cuisine with worldly influences and unforgettable plating.  I can't tell you which to choose, dinner or dim sum, because both are amazing.  When you have dinner here, you must get the Iberian pork.  Succulent, fried, savoury, with a hint of sweetness.  I can eat this for days.  And the dim sum was almost too beautiful to eat, but I'm glad I ate it because it's the best dim sum I've had in Hong Kong (which pretty much means it's the best dim sum I've eaten around the world).  To top it all off, the service is beyond impeccable.  The captain waiter, Richard, details the meal with such knowledge and passion.  The best part before tasting the food is when the server describes the dish and its background.  Richard excelled in this because he cares for the diners, the food, and the whole dining experience.  Even if it's pricey, the plating, the taste, the atmosphere, and the service makes you want to come back for more, and more, and more.

Deep fried codfish, preserved olive, black bean, five spices

Deep fried crab claw coated with minced shrimp

Dim Sum in Tung Chung

Before heading home from our one week family vacation in Japan, it was time for a brief couple of nights in Hong Kong.  We frequent Hong Kong for two reasons: 1) We usually patronize Cathay Pacific, so it's a mandatory stop.  On flights back home Manila, it's always an option if we want to stopover or stay longer in Hong Kong.  2) I love Hong Kong and I can never get enough of this city.

Two nights in Hong Kong allowed for a full day to catch up with my best friend in his new place in Tung Chung.  Tung Chung is located relatively close to the Hong Kong International Airport.  For those of you who enjoy bargain shopping, there is a nice outlet mall with imported brand names located right at the MTR stop.

Before checking out his new pad, we walked around the outlet mall for something to eat.  After a week of Japanese food, I was ready for some dim sum.  So Federal Palace was the perfect place.  Even though we were only 2 people, I still wanted to enjoy some classic Cantonese bites while in Hong Kong.  I left the ordering to the local, and I just requested ordering plates I don't always get.  My love for constantly trying new things.

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Cantonese Dim Sum in Taipei

Since I've been finding it difficult to find really great, authentic and high quality dim sum here in Manila, I was eager for an afternoon of Cantonese dim sum in Taipei.

At the San Want hotel, Chao Ping Ji has some great Cantonese dim sum. The classic and favorite dim sum selections are typically Cantonese due to the fact that dim sum was a Cantonese creation. This restaurant is known to have some of Taipei's finest dim some.

I love the variety of the flavors and textures in a dim sum meal. The small plates are perfect for sharing and ordering multiple plates for a full meal filled with all kinds of tasty treats.

You can really taste the quality and freshness of the ingredients. My stomach was delightfully satisfied with the meal. This is good dim sum that totally is up to par with some of Hong Kong's finer Cantonese dim sum establishments.

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Din Tai Fung - A Taipei Staple.

Of all the restaurants in Taipei that you have to visit, and probably multiple and repeatedly, is Din Tai Fung. It's become a landmark for tourists and locals alike. It's so much better than anything you'll get in the states. Really, you have to come here.

There are so many great places to eat in Taipei, but Din Tai Fung manages to convince your stomach to go back for more. It's nearly impossible to go to Taipei and eat at Din Tai Fung just once.

The paper thin wrapper, the pork filling, and the flavor-packed soup in the dumpling captivates you. It makes you obsessed with xiao long bao. It makes you obsessed with Din Tai Fung's xiao long bao. When you leave, all you're thinking about is how you want these soup dumplings.

In this most recent trip, we visited the original location (to also have mango ice for dessert) and the newest location in Taipei 101.

There are several locations to choose from. Choose any, and it'll be consistent and memorable. And of course, it'll leave you wanting more.

DTF, The Original
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DTF at Taipei 101

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Back at Shin Yeh 101

In all my family's favorite cities, we have favorite restaurants that we seem to always frequent in each visit. In Taipei, Shin Yeh 101 is one of these restaurants.

Why? First of all, Shin Yeh 101 has spectacular views. The 85th floor location is the perfect place to take in the views of the city. Why spend for the observation deck, when you can spend a little more for a memorable meal WITH a view!

And secondly, the FOOD. The menu has local Taiwanese selections, dim sum, entrees, sides, etc, and a great selection of desserts.

When in Taiwan, eat Taiwanese foods! I'm only there for a few days, so I definitely took advantage of that at Shin Yeh.

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Noodles & Dumplings at Elements Mall

One of the best comfort foods that always hits the spot is noodles. Homemade noodles just brings it all up to another level. For Chinese noodles, Xia Mian Guan is a pretty good place to enjoy noodle soups and dry noodles - homemade in minutes.

Aside from noodles, they have a decent selection of dim sum dumplings to complete the meal. It's no where close to being as good as Din Tai Fung, but it's still a comforting meal.


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Cantonese Dim Sum in Hong Kong - That's where it's at.

I seriously cannot find a good place for dim sum here in Manila. I've tried all the "good" ones, but they are no where close to being as good as those in Hong Kong.

So when in Hong Kong, I indulge in some quality Cantonese dim sum! Lei Garden in IFC is totally the place to go for high quality Cantonese. Everything is fresh and really full of taste. Make reservations because this place always fills up fast.


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Dim Sum at Edsa Shangri-La's Summer Palace

Since I arrive here in Manila last year, I've been in search of a Hong Kong quality dim sum restaurant. My next restaurant in the search: Summer Palace at Edsa Shangri-La.

Overall, it was just ookay. I don't think I would go back, though. I'd rather go back to Shang Palace at Makati Shangri-La where the atmosphere was more pleasant.

The atmosphere here was..for lack of a better description.. very gold and traditional dim sum setting Chinese. I know, I know, we're in a Chinese restaurant. But when you pay a high price for Chinese cuisine, the atmosphere is usually more modernized. I hope for a certain level of classiness with it comes to the decor. Here, it was a bit over done and kinda tacky. It just didn't satisfy my personal preferences.

The food was actually not bad at all.. it was about average. For my expectations though, it just wasn't outstanding. Plus, I totally got that heavy, oily, starchy feeling that you typically get after an average Chinese meal. At high quality places, you typically don't get that because of better ingredients and better chefs.

So after trying a handful or so of the highest rated ones here, I find myself resigned that there might not be a quality dim sum place here. Whenever I'll crave really good dim sum, I'll just have to wait for my next trip to Hong Kong.

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First Meal in Hong Kong - Lunch, Part 1

Since I've been going to Hong Kong for this past year, I've been staying at the W Hotel because of it's unbeatable convenience (Airport Check-In, Airport Express Train, MTR lines). The hotel is located within the Elements Mall, which has boutique shopping and a selection of restaurants and cafes.

While waiting to check into our room, we had our first meal in what is turning out to be one of my favorite restaurants in Elements Mall, Xia Mian Guan. Whenever we eat here, we usually pair it with the restaurant across the walkway, Senryo (to be feature in my next post in two days). So because Xia Mian Guan opens a half hour earlier, we started the first part of our lunch here.

Noodles and steamed dim sum is soo comforting after a long haul flight from San Francisco. This place totally welcomes you into Hong Kong.

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Dim Sum at Jasmine

My parents and I have been going around the city trying to find a decent dim sum restaurant. Unfortunately, we just have not found one up to our standards. Our standards are those found in Hong Kong, where you can taste the quality and freshness of the ingredients in the meal.

In our most recent attempt, we tried Jasmine at the New World Hotel. I think the meal would have been pretty good and actually satisfying, but, wow, the flour tasted rotten! I did not expect to ever run into this problem at a hotel restaurant. Because of that rotten flour taste, it affected the taste of almost all our orders, which were made with this flour. How unfortunate. I guess I'll just have to wait until my next trip to Hong Kong to really satisfy my dim sum cravings.

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Museum Break at its Tea House

Halfway through our exploration of the National Palace Museum, our stomachs were calling our attention away from the artifacts. So we took a break at the tea house located on the top level of the museum. I was expecting a museum coffee shop. Wow, what a surprise!

San-Hsi-T'Ang Tea House is a sight on its own. It's a modern tea house with some fun small plates, both savory and sweet. It's such a great place to take a break.

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Dim Sum Buffet at Shang Palace

After a disappointing Mooncake High Tea at the lounge in Shangri-La Makati, we went back to the hotel to have better dim sum at the main Chinese restaurant, Shang Palace. We have been here a few times before and have enjoyed the food. Plus, their dim sum promotion can be irresistible - I mean, 810PHP (before tax; $18USD) for a dim sum buffet!

Like our previous experience having dim sum here, we left satisfied. The portions are nice and small, which allows you to order a variety of as much as you can handle. About two thirds into the meal, I started slowing down with my picture taking. I got so overwhelmed with how much we ordered that I was so focused on eating what was in front of me to start clearing some of the plates out. It's a great deal for some quality dim sum. But, definitely come hungry.

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Mooncake High Tea

There are two times of the year when I really look forward to Chinese sweets: Chinese New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival. During Chinese New Year, it's time to fry and eat nian gao, or tikoy here in the Philippines. It's that sticky rice cake that you coat with egg and fry. Such a great dessert treat! And, during the Mid-Autumn Festival, it's mooncake time! We've had hit and misses - some are perfect with a thin, moist pastry and delicious lotus paste and egg; while others are bland and dry.

Before flying back to Manila, I bought a tin of mooncake at the Hong Kong airport. It's produced from the Wing Wah bakery. It's probably some of the best mooncake I've eaten so far.

Since my parents and I were craving for more mooncake, we went to the Shangri-La here in Makati because they were having a special Mooncake High Tea in the Lounge. The setting was pleasant with a small orchestra of musicians. The food..unfortunately it disappointed. It took a long time for our afternoon to come out, and when it did arrive it was all cold. It actually tasted like leftovers from the Chinese restaurant.

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More from Hong Kong

This year, Hong Kong has officially become one of the cities around the world that I can call "home." (The Bay Area and Manila are the other two placess I consider to be "home".) I feel antsy when I don't get a chance to visit HK at least every other month. I crave that city life, the ease of transportation, and, of course, the food!

On this most recent trip, we revisited Xia Mian Guan for some more fresh handmade noodles and a little dim sum. The food was just as delicious and fresh as the first time! I love consistency!

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More Dim Sum

When you go to a restaurant for a specific craving and the food is just average, you are left with craving that food even more. That was the case for our dim sum craving. So we ventured to Peking Garden in Greenbelt 5. Unfortunately, we found it to be another average dim sum meal. With all our traveling and fondness for good quality food, we do set our standards and expectations high. We're looking for quality, fresh ingredients, and authenticity (though there are those chefs and restaurants where creativity successfully modernizes authenticity). I loove food, but I'm also a conscious eater with my health and weight in mind - I'm not going to waste my calories for average food.

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Dim Sum Buffet at Li Li

I've learned that the term "buffet" here does not necessarily mean that food scene where all the dishes are laid out in the restaurant (and get cold, mushy, oily, and whatever else). Here, several restaurants offering buffets, as in you can order from the buffet menu and they'll make it fresh to order.

Whenever I have a craving for Chinese food (and it's usually for dim sum and not for the entree dishes), I try to patiently wait until my next trip to Hong Kong. Sometimes, though, you just can't put off a craving - especially when you find out other people in your household have been craving it, too.

To fulfill our cravings, we went to Li Li at the Hyatt. It's built a reputation for having solid Chinese cuisine. Unfortunately, for the afternoon we went, it was kind of disappointing. On a non-food related note, I really didn't like that this table next to us moved to the sitting area throughout their meal to smoke. The sitting area was open to the dining area. I guess this is food related because the smell of the smoke affects your sense of smell to eat. They need an enclosed smoking area if patrons really need to smoke during the meal. As for the meal itself, a lot of the dishes were just decent and not spectacular for our palates. We left the meal wondering where we could go to really fulfill our cravings.

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Hong Kong - Dim Sum!

You have to eat dim sum if you're in Hong Kong. And so we did just that. Three times in four days. Some of the best dim sum is definitely in Hong Kong.

Majesty Seafood Restaurant, Central, Hong Kong
For our first lunch, my best friend took my parents and me to this restaurant in Central. We had a late lunch at 4pm, so it was like dim sum happy hour.
(Located on the 3rd floor of the Regent Centre building on 88 Queen's Road.)
Black Vinegar & Fungus & Preserved Egg
Don't let the literal English translation scare you. This was a great starter. The century egg was tasty and the mushrooms were nice and crisp.

Deep-Fried Glutinous Squid Tendrils
This was a fun plate to snack on. The batter was tasty.

Deep Fried Minced Pork Glutinous-Rice Dumplings
Each bite was a delicious explosion into crispy, flakiness, and then you hit the light mochi surroundings, and then the pork filling! Yum!

Steamed Chicken Feet with Soy Bean
Tasty chicken feet with a sauce that wasn't overwhelming.

Steamed Shanghai Pork Dumpling
Nice and hot.

Steamed Shrimp Dumpling
Another good dumpling with fresh tasting ingredients and a thin wrapper.

Steamed Pork Ball with Shrimp

Steamed Pork Ribs
Steaming hot and garlicky.

Pork Wrapped in Tofu Skin Rolls in Soup
Delicious and comforting.

Steamed Egg Yolk Buns
Slightly sweetened egg yolk. The bun was nice and fluffy. Mm!

Preserved Dates Pudding
Delicious! The texture was kind of like mochi.


Lei Garden, Central, Hong Kong
My Birthday Lunch! Another delicious place for dim sum! It's a different atmosphere from Majesty, and more expensive too. It's all so worth it. It's definitely one of the best birthday meals (outside of the house).
The Outside

The Inside

Xiao Long Bao
Another super tasty order of Shanghai soup dumplings. Yum!

Pork Dumplings with Fried Rice Paper
Look at that presentation!


Fried Taro
Super flaky and light! It was not overly oily at all. Delicious!


Vegetable Dumplings
Nice thin wrapper with fresh ingredients.

Roasted Goose
Soo good! The skin was thin, and there wasn't that layer of fat that is usually on roasted duck. The goose meat was more flavorful that duck. Mmm!

Asparagus and Lotus

Crispy Noodles with Seafood
Since it was my birthday, we had to order noodles. This was the best crispy noodles I've had in a Chinese restaurant. The noodles were thinner and crispier, and the sauce wasn't overwhelming with starch. So tasty!

Egg Custard
Look at that orange yolk color! The taste was delicious and the texture was even better. The crust was flaky and the custard was super smooth. Mmm! Happy Birthday, indeed.



Ye Shanghai, Kowloon
Before heading to the airport, we had one last dim sum meal at Ye Shanghai. In Hong Kong, this is our best find so far for xiao long bao.
The Outside

The Inside

The Tea

Peking Duck
The skin is incredibly thin! It's so crispy and delicious. The pancake is also nice and thin. A must order!






Peking Duck - The Second Way
Cooked with hoisin sauce and vegetables. We had leftover pancakes and ate it with them. Another delicious plate.

Xiao Long Bao
So good! Nice thin wrapper and a delicious broth.


Vegetable Dumpling

Fried Pork Dumpling

Steamed Pork Dumpling

Fried Turnip
They do their crusts really well. Nice and flaky.


Sticky Rice

Hidden Treasures Dessert
Glutinous Rice with 8 different "surprises". In each bite you can have a different flavor, such as red bean paste. And you can also top it with some sugar to give it a nice sweetness. Delicious!

Shanghai!

My parents and I spent a few days in Shanghai. It was my first time in the city and in China. Shanghai is beyond incredible! The city has been getting ready for the 2010 Expo. Wow, they are truly showing off their city! It surpasses all metropolitan cities that I've visited so far. Shanghai is definitely a city you should go to if you have the chance.
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Sir Elly's Restaurant, The Peninsula Hotel, The Bund
I had the fortune to stay at the brand new Peninsula Hotel in Shanghai located along The Bund. On the first night, we decided to eat at one of the hotel's restaurant. At Sir Elly's you can have amazing views of the Pudong side.
The food was excellent with its modern approach. It took awhile, though, because of other banquets at the same time. To make up for us waiting, we were given complimentary desserts. I always appreciate it whenever a restaurant tries to make up for their shortcomings.
The Inside

The Wine Pairing
Riesling, Dr. Loosen, Mosel Germany 2008
Because my mom and I ordered seafood for our main courses, we chose a riesling to pair. Also, it was nice because this wine came as a half bottle, which are great for light drinking or for drinking a variety of wines throughout the meal.

The Bread
A raisin goat cheese bread, a brioche, and a mini baguette. All the breads were delicious and toasted. The baguette stole the show - super crispy with a nice light bite!

The Amuse Bouche
Egg custard, caviar foam, and caviar. A delicious start!

Peanut Butter & Jelly
Roasted Foie Gras, Kumquat, Port Reduction, Peanut Three Ways. A generous cut of foie gras! The peanut three ways was delicious. An excellent, hearty start.

Octopus
Grilled Octopus, Crispy Pig Ear. The grilled taste of the octopus was tasty, while the pig ear provided a nice texture.

Turbot
Poached in a Crustacean Butter, With Toasted Hazelnut Crust, Jerusalem Artichokes, and Truffle Jus

Roasted Quail
With Beets

Dessert Amuse Bouche
Panna Cotta with Raspberry Syrup. Creamy and a nice sample dessert.

Bananas and Chocolate
Layered Ice Cream on a Chocolate Cake topped with Bananas. The first of our complimentary desserts. The sugar decoration was candied white sugar and candied chocolate.

Mangoes and Meringues
Mango gelee, meringues, fresh mangoes, and lime mascarpone whipped cream. A nice fruity and tart dessert.


Tiandi, The Bund
For a late lunch, we tried this restaurant located along The Bund. It provided some beautiful views of Pudong. Unfortunately, the service was not accomodating. We felt as though they were pretending not to speak/understand English just so they didn't have to serve us better. The food was decent, but it didn't excite me. I knew the city had more to offer.
The Views


The Beer Pairing
Tsing Tao. The bottling is different here and the taste is fresher.

Hot and Sour Soup
It was definitely both hot (spicy) and sour. It was quite a kicking soup.

Lotus Stuffed with Glutinous Rice
Not a good start. This dish was too sweet, even for dim sum.

Xiao Long Bao
The dish I was looking most forward to eating this trip. Again, I was disappointed. The wrapper was way too thick.

Shrimp Dumpling

Fried Vegetable Roll

Steamed Fried Dumpling


Room Service, The Peninsula Hotel, The Bund
After a long day, we decided to stay in for the night and order room service. Because of the quality of the hotel, the food was pretty good.
The Beer Pairing
Suntory. A Japanese lager is so refreshing after a long day. Plus, it pairs nicely with most foods.

Century Egg wtih Jellyfish
The freshest jellyfish I have eaten - so fresh and crispy!

Hairy Crab Soup
The taste of hairy crab has such an intense crab flavor. The broth was excellent, too.


Grilled Salmon
With Maine Lobster and Spinach Gnocchi.

Lamb Lollipops
Nicely spiced with cumin, with a tart yogurt sauce to contrast the tastes.

Noodles
A plate of Chinese-style pan fried noodles.

Kumquats
We bought this at the local market. The kumquats here are so plump and tasty. They are definitely better than the varieties I've tried in the states.


Breakfast, The Peninsula Hotel, The Bund
As part of our stay at the hotel, breakfast every morning was complimentary at The Lobby. Unfortunately, I only remembered to bring down my camera for one of the mornings.
Tea
Green Tea to start my day with anti-oxidants.

Shanghai Breakfast
I felt like I had to order this breakfast since I was in Shanghai.

Won Ton Soup
A nice warm bowl of soup and won tons.

Fried Glutinous Rice Dumpling

Tea Egg
Nicely soaked and infused egg.

Xiao Long Bao
Mmm, xiao long bao to start the day! I could do that every morning.


Ding Tai Fung, Xintiandi
After one visit, this is one of my favorite restaurants in the world! I instantly fell in love with the place. In total, my parents and I each had 12 dumplings, plus side orders and dessert.
We had a hard time searching for the restaurant. If you happen to go, know that it's in the Xintiandi mall on the second floor. Also, if you're in the states and really want to go, there's a location in LA (Arcadia). Although, I'm pretty sure that the Shanghai outlet was superior as to suit the palate of locals.
The Outside

The Inside

The Beer Pairing
Tsing Tao

Sugar Pea Shoots
Fresh tasting!

Ginger
For the xiao long bao.

Steamed Pork Dumplings
The wrapper is so thin! The broth was so tasty!

Steamed Pork and Crab Dumplings
This was so amazing, too! I'm still having dreams of eating these dumplings. We ordered another round for a pre-dessert.

Inside the Dumpling
Look at the thin wrapper, the broth, and the filling - all so delicious!

Steamed Vegetable Dumplings
Another great dumpling. The vegetables weren't all mashed up inside.


Shrimp and Pork Shao-Mai
Shrimp on top and pork on the inside. Tasty!


Pork and Glutinous Rice Shao-Mai
Glutinous rice on top and inside. Tasty glutinous rice, but a bit too heavy for it to be on top and on the inside. A filling order.


Noodles with Scallions and Soy Sauce
Delicious! The noodles were well-cooked and still had a nice bite.

Noodles with Sesame and Peanut Sauce
Another great bowl of noodles. The sauce had a nice spice to it.

Red Bean Soup with Lotus


Sweet Rice Wine Soup with Dumplings
I enjoyed this dessert. It was tangy and slightly sweet. The mochi dumplings were filled with black sesame. Yum!