Time for a Chinese feast!
For most of us, Chinese cuisine is equivalent to comfort food, and we’d be lying if we said we didn’t crave it on a daily basis! The good news for us, there are a lot of Chinese food spots around the metro that can always give us our Chinese fix!
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Searching for the best place to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival this year? We’ve gathered some of the best Chinese restaurants all around Metro Manila to help you decide where to satisfy your craving! Here you can get your fix of the best dim sum, noodles, sweet and sour dishes, and more!
10. Gloria Maris – multiple branches
One of the longest-running authentic Chinese restaurants in Metro Manila, you’re definitely living under a rock if you haven’t at least heard of Gloria Maris. Whether it’s for Sunday lunch or a special occasion, Gloria Maris accommodates all!
It’s for anyone looking to satisfy their Chinese craving.
It’s not for foodies looking for Hong Kong street-style food.
We recommend their Fried Squid with Salt and Pepper and their Roast Duck!
Our insider tip: They also offer take-out, pick-up, and delivery services via GrabFood!
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9. President Grand Palace Restaurant – Ongpin
Serving for over 40 years, President Grand Palace Restaurant has been and still is considered a Binondo classic. It is one of the grandest Chinese restaurant options in Manila and it’s the perfect place to celebrate milestones and events while enjoying great Chinese dishes.
It’s for those who are looking to celebrate an event with good Chinese food
It’s not for people dining alone
We recommend sweet corn soup, prawn salad, salt and chili fried crab
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746-750 Ongpin St., Binondo Manila, Binondo, Philippines
0916 391 3520
8. No. 8 China House – Grand Hyatt Manila
Get ready to taste a whole variety of Chinese cuisine. No. 8 China House seeks to break the notion that Chinese food are all lumped into one as there are many more in store. Their kitchen is also open so you’ll be able to see the traditional cooking methods in Chinese cooking.
It’s for people looking for a modern atmosphere but a traditional Chinese dining experience.
It’s not for those looking for a quick meal to satisfy their Chinese food craving.
We recommend their Peking Duck, it’s as authentic and traditional as it gets!
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5/F Grand Hyatt Manila, 8th Ave cor 35th St., Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 8838-1234
7. Choi Garden – Promenade
Choi Garden is an authentic Cantonese restaurant known for its Chinese classics and make-your-own shabu-shabu.
It’s for big family gatherings over traditional Chinese cuisine, with set menus perfect for sharing.
It’s not for quiet solo dining as customers typically come in large groups.
We recommend the Roast Duck, Suckling Pig, and their wide variety of dim sum.
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G/F Promenade, Greenhills Shopping Center, Greenhills, San Juan
6. Canton Road – Shangri-La Fort
If you’re looking for modern Cantonese cuisine then you’ve found the right place at Canton Road in Shangri-la Fort. They have classic favorites such as roasted meats, dim sum, and many more.
It’s for foodies who want a taste of modern Cantonese food.
It’s not for those looking for a hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant.
We recommend their Guangdong Fire Roasted Duck
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3/F Shangri-La at The Fort 1634 Fort Bonifacio
(02) 8820-0888
5. Hai Shin Lou – Arnaiz Ave.
Hai Shin Lou specializes in authentic Cantonese cuisine; that uses the freshest, best, imported and local ingredients. Customers, magazines, and reviews have cited this to be an establishment that has repeatedly provided the “Best Cantonese Cuisine” in town
It’s for big groups with big appetites and want the very best of Cantonese cuisine
It’s not for those going solo
We recommend their Peking Duck, Sweet and Sour Pork, and Salted Fish Fried Rice
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810 Antonio Arnaiz Ave, Village, Makati
02 8884 1735 | 0922 898 2848
4. Peking Garden – Greenbelt 5
Peking Garden is a fine-dining Chinese restaurant that’s been around in Manila since the early ’90s. The restaurant serves classic Chinese dishes directly taught by seasoned chefs from Hong Kong so you get the authentic taste of Northern Chinese cuisine in every bite.
It’s for big groups looking for the perfect place to celebrate any occasion.
It’s not for foodies looking for a quick bite of Chinese takeout.
We recommend their Barbecued Peking Duck in both Two Ways and Whole Bird.
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4/F Greenbelt 5, Legaspi St., Legazpi Village, Makati
7729-0567 | 7729-0719 | 09666250722
3. Xiu Fine Cantonese Dining – Greenhills
If you’ve been to Lugang Café along Connecticut Street then you’ll know exactly where Xiu Fine Cantonese Dining is. Xiu offers Hong Kong-style dining along the Northeast Greenhills area serving favorites like Prawns with Salted Egg and Pacific Lapu-Lapu, you’re definitely in for a treat.
It’s for those who absolutely love Hong Kong cuisine.
It’s not for those looking for strictly traditional Chinese cuisine.
We recommend their Baked Tiger Prawns with Salted Egg and Whole Sharkfin in Superior Soup
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115 Connecticut Street, Northeast Greenhills, San Juan
(02) 8650-7189; (02) 8650-8428; (0947) 707-0228
2. Summer Palace – EDSA Shangri-La
One of the best fine dining restaurants on Chinese cuisine in the metro, Summer Palace has been around for over 25 years so you can definitely be assured that they know what they’re doing.
It’s for groups and dates looking for a high-end Chinese dining experience with beautiful interiors.
It’s not for people looking for Chinese takeout.
We recommend their Pan-Fried Scallops Stuffed with Minced Shrimps.
Our insider tip: They have vegetarian options!
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1 Garden Way, Ortigas Center 1650 Mandaluyong
8633 8888
1. China Blue – S Maison
China Blue offers a fine dining experience with elevated Chinese cuisine by celebrity chef Jereme Leung. The dishes are as beautiful as they are delicious.
It’s for those who want to splurge and get the best elevated Chinese cuisine experience.
It’s not for traditional and simple Chinese dishes.
We recommend their House Specialty Steamed Truffle Mushroom Bun, and Black and Gold Egg Custard Bun.
Reservations are recommended
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3/F S Maison, Conrad Manila, Seaside Boulevard cor Coral Way, Pasay
(02) 8683-3915
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