{"id":24148,"date":"2016-07-30T04:09:43","date_gmt":"2016-07-29T20:09:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=24148"},"modified":"2018-09-04T11:09:57","modified_gmt":"2018-09-04T03:09:57","slug":"xiu-fine-cantonese-dining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/xiu-fine-cantonese-dining\/","title":{"rendered":"XI\u00d9 Fine Cantonese Dining serves amazing Cheese Lobster and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cheese + lobster = killer combo.<\/p>\n

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XI\u00d9: Fine Cantonese Dining\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n

Those that frequent San Juan would know that Lugang Caf\u00e9 has been closed for a while and no one really had any idea on what would replace it.\u00a0But after 6 long months, the team behind Lugang Caf\u00e9<\/a>, Tuan Tuan Chinese Brasserie<\/a>, and The Dessert Kitchen<\/a>, are now ready to unveil Xi\u00f9 Fine Cantonese Dining.<\/p>\n

Photo from @mackylimdelro<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
FUN FACT:<\/strong> Xi\u00f9 translates to \u201celegance\u201d in English.<\/pre>\n
The elegance is truly felt everywhere, from the logo to the prominent art installation that reminds you of \u00a0real falling leaves. This two-floor, 230-seater<\/strong> restaurant\u2019s interiors are a beautiful mix of glass, woodwork, floral patterns, and silk.<\/p>\n
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Art installation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Photo from @sassymnl<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
There are also\u00a05 private rooms<\/strong> complete with hand-painted artwork and lush shades of blue and gold for your occasional parties and celebrations.<\/p>\n
Photo from @yogagypsygoddess<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Since the architecture is already luxurious, the food can\u2019t possibly be too, right? Well, you\u2019re wrong. Xiu has partnered with Lawrence Koo<\/strong>, from West Villa Hong Kong, and Executive Chef David Cheung of West Villa and Lei Garden<\/strong>, along with seven Hong Kong chefs, to bring the finest Cantonese dishes to all of you.<\/p>\n
To start, let yourself enjoy these tasty appetizers.<\/p>\n
Honey-glazed Prime Cut Char Siu<\/h2>\n
Xiu prides themselves in cutting their char siu as thick<\/strong> as possible, but still keeping the meat tender and lean<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Honey-glazed<\/a><\/p>\n
Cantonese Style Crispy Pork Belly<\/h2>\n
Try this classic with their mustard sauce<\/strong>!<\/em><\/p>\n
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Now, let’s move on to the mains and must-try dishes.<\/p>\n
Baked Stuffed Sea Conch, French Style<\/h2>\n
The conch shell is stuffed with conch meat, mashed potato, a little bit\u00a0of curry<\/strong>, bacon,\u00a0<\/strong>and topped with cheese<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n
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Double-boiled Fish Maw and Almond Soup<\/h2>\n
Double-boiling is a traditional Cantonese cooking method that doesn’t let ingredients get in contact with boiling water thus preserving their natural essences<\/strong>.\u00a0The other ingredients in the soup aside from fish maw will be served on another plate. Surprise: there are chicken feet and pork lungs<\/strong> in there!<\/em><\/p>\n
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FUN FACT:<\/strong>\u00a0Fish maw is full of collagen, so eat up, it's good for your skin!<\/pre>\n
Stewed US Beef Short Ribs<\/h2>\n
Fall-off-the-bone, melt-in-your-mouth short ribs<\/strong> accompanied with just the right amount of sauce.\u00a0You’ve never had beef this soft before.<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from @michymichymoo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Baked Lobster with Cheese<\/h2>\n
Tender lobster is baked along with different kinds of cheese<\/strong>. Cheese-lovers<\/strong>, this dish is for you.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Booky tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Pair this dish with fried mantou instead of the usual rice or noodles and mop up all that cheese sauce!<\/pre>\n
Sweet and Sour Pork<\/h2>\n
Xiu puts their own twist to this classic dish by making it with their signature breading<\/strong> and super tender pork<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from @discovermnl<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Baked Black Ink Rice in Clay Pot topped with Seafood<\/h2>\n
A Chinese twist<\/strong> on\u00a0this Italian-style dish with chunks of fresh seafood<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n
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Aside from these, they also offer live and fresh seafood<\/strong> that can be cooked in different ways. After finishing all that, are you now ready to\u00a0top everything off with dessert and drinks<\/strong>? We are!<\/p>\n
Longevity Balls<\/h2>\n
These are hollow rice cakes<\/strong> made from sweet rice flour and coated with sesame seeds then deep fried<\/strong> to perfection.<\/em><\/p>\n
\"Longevity<\/a><\/p>\n
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Ros\u00e9 and white wine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Xi\u00f9 is now fully open starting July 29, 2016.\u00a0Operating hours are:\u00a0Monday-Friday,<\/strong>\u00a011:30am-2:30pm\u00a0<\/strong>then 6pm-10pm<\/strong>, and\u00a0Saturday, Sunday, and holidays<\/strong>,\u00a011am-2:30pm<\/strong> and 6pm-10pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
Don’t forget to let us know when you’ve visited Xi\u00f9 by using the hashtag\u00a0#bookymanila<\/strong> on your Instagram photos! Follow<\/a> us \u00a0and your photo might just get reposted.<\/p>\n
Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n115 Connecticut Street, Northeast Greenhills, San Juan
\n(02) 650-7189
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