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Do you miss eating xiao long bao as much as we do? Taiwanese food is that go-to cuisine for some quality dumplings and milk tea even if it comes at a heavy price sometimes. At Booky, we believe that good food doesn’t always have to hurt our pockets.
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That’s why we’ve done our research and looked for restaurants and spots in Manila that serve delicious, authentic Taiwanese dishes that are as low as ₱99 and not more than ₱300!
Dawh Xiang – Quezon
A hidden gem in Malingap’s Z Compound food park, Dawh Xiang serves authentic Taiwanese fare—from Taiwanese beef noodle soup, sausage, chicken chops, and more! Most of the owner, Mr. Soo’s dishes are priced below ₱200.
What to order: Braised pork soup noodles (P100), Chicken chop bento (P180), and Salmon fried rice (P190).
Available for: Pick-up or delivery. Message them on Facebook to order.
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222, P tuazon blvd, Cubao, Quezon City 1109 Quezon City
0967 221 5095
Ersao – multiple branches
Ersao is a food stall and restaurant serving to-go Taiwanese treats such as noodles, chicken, seafood, rice toppings, and their bestselling Taiwan snacks such as Spicy Pork and Crispy Seafood. They also offer a selection of blended and brewed teas, milk teas, and fruit shakes.
What to order: Wintermelon Milktea (₱90), Spicy Chicken Bendong (₱130), Beef Genji Noodles (₱180-230)
Available for: Delivery.
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Uniku – Banawe
Uniku is a casual Taiwanese place that serves your typical Taiwanese fare such as dumplings, rice toppings, mantou, and more. Everything here is affordable and mostly under 200 bucks!
What to order: Uniku Braised Pork Rice (₱120), Fish Ball Noodle Soup (₱190), Three Cup Chicken Mishua (₱210)
Available for: Take-out and delivery. Call their number to order.
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237 Banawe Street, across 238 Banawe Center, Banawe, Quezon City
( 02 ) 77382201
Pao Pao Xiao Chi – Little Baguio
Pao Pao Xiao Chi is a small Taiwanese diner that serves authentic Taiwanese cuisine, from rice meals and noodles to snacks and milk tea. They have a variety of options for rice meals under P150 and tasty snacks for less than P100!
What to order: Pork Dumpling Noodles (₱125), Chicken Chops in Curry Sauce (₱145)
Available for: Delivery. Call their number (89948554) or order through FoodPanda.
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17 Gen de Jesus St cor Gen Luis St, Little Baguio, San Juan
(02) 8994-8554
Shi Lin – multiple branches
Shi Lin is a casual Taiwanese restaurant that specializes in dumplings, buns, and noodles. They are also most famous for their steamed xiao long baos, but you also have to try their shrimp & pork shaomai and pork buns!
What to order: Pork Bun (Php 147), Xiao Long Bao (Php 200), Shaomai (Php 231)
Available for: Delivery via GrabFood, FoodPanda, or order through their website.
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Din Tai Fung – multiple branches
Din Tai Fung is an award-winning and half-century-old Taiwanese restaurant brand known the world over for its quality, consistency, and most importantly, world-famous Xiao long bao.
What to order: Noodles with House Special Spicy Sauce (₱160), Pork Xiao Long Bao (₱190), Steamed Shrimp and Pork Shao Mai (₱220)
Available for: Delivery. Order through this website
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Tien Ma’s – multiple branches
Tien Ma’s is an underrated late-night joint that serves authentic Taiwanese specialties including their affordable yet highly indulgent xiao long bao’s, beef brisket noodles, 3-cup chicken, seafood dishes, and more!
What to order: Xiao Long Bao (Php 230), Handmade Pork Dumplings (Php 190), Beef Brisket & Wanton Noodles (Php 249)
Available for: Delivery. Order through GrabFood or call their branches: (RETIRO)- 8256-5761 and (MAKATI) - 8810-9706
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Fat Fook Taiwanese Kitchen – multiple branches
Fat Fook offers Taiwanese cuisine serving dishes like xiao long bao, specialty Fat Fook chicken chop, and crispy fried intestines among many others. It’s owned by the same group behind the widely successful Ramen Nagi franchise in the country.
What to order: Pork Xiao Long Bao (₱168), Chicken Chop Rice Bowl (₱248)
Available for: Take-out and delivery. To order, visit their website, message them on Facebook or Instagram, or call their branches.
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Monga – multiple branches
Although the Taiwanese Style Fried Chicken is a popular street snack in Taipei, Monga Chicken’s claim to fame is their extra-thick chicken cutlets marinated with honey, dipped in batter instead of dry flour, and fried to perfection. Plus, the gooey and melty mozzarella cheese on top!
What to order: The King Signature Chicken (₱189 for Salt & Pepper Seasoning), Chee-Z Signature (₱209)
Available for: Delivery. Order via https://delivery.vikings.ph , Grab Food, or call their branches.
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Shuin – multiple branches
Shuin is a Taiwanese hole-in-the-wall that is most popular for its smoked chicken and fried chicken chop. Other specialties include fried dumplings, Taiwanstyle bento, and beef noodles!
What to order: Smoked Chicken Rice (₱220), Beef Dumpling Noodle (₱230)
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100b Maria Clara st. 1100 Quezon City
(02) 354 1166 | 0995-4884721.
Mien San Noodle House – various branches
Mien San is a classic noodle house serving Taiwanese specialties. Popular items on their menu include Taiwan beef noodles, fried siopao, and spicy wantons!
What to order: Mustasa Wan-Ton Noodle (₱258), Spicy Wanton (₱268 for 6pcs)
Available for: Pick-up through Grab or Lalamove. To order, call their branches: (Quezon City) - 0945 539 43 99 and (San Juan) - 0915 377 0768
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Lugang Cafe – multiple branches
Lugang Café is a Shanghai-based café focused on providing quality and contemporary Taiwanese cuisine. Their xiao long bao is a must-try
What to order: Steamed Pork Xiao Long Bao (₱268 for 8 pcs.)
Available for: Take out, pick up, and delivery. Order through GrabFood or through their website.
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