There are many reasons to dine out.  For my family, what really draws us to eat out is convenience.  On a lazy day, we usually just find some place near home to enjoy a hearty meal.  So if you're nearby the area, you'd be as happy as we are to have a new option with  the opening of Lido Cocina Tsina at Radiance Manila Bay.

I was fortunate enough to be invited on their opening celebration.




The dining area is very spacious.


Guests were served a few of their offerings:  Fish Fillet w/ Beancurd and Tausi, Manchurian Chicken Wings, Lumpiang Shanghai, Sizzling Asado w/ Plum & Tausi sauce, Pancit Canton Guisado, Hototay Soup and Buchi.

Let's Eat!

I can't wait to come back to try their other famous dishes such as the Pugon-Roasted Asado, Drunken Lechon, Macau Sizzling House Sichuan Shrimps, Camaron Rebosado, Steamed Fish Fillet in House Soy and Shrimp Foo Yong.  

Since we're Tsinoys, Chinese cuisine is close to our hearts.  Thus, we just couldn't miss Kwong's Provisions Progressive Chinatown Cooking.

Lines here come and go.



Food

Noodle Soup

Pork Cheek Asado Mami (250 php)

My aunt ordered the Pork Cheek Asado Mami.  When I asked her if it was good, she said "Bo ho cha, Ha Yuan ka gaw cha" (English translation: It's not good.  Ha Yuan is better.).  So I told her that Kwong's is also Ha Yuan and she was surprised.

Cua Pao

♥ Softshell po 'boy (255 php)

The Softshell po 'boy is a must try at Kwong's.  This is the most glamourous cua pao I've ever encountered.  They have a limited stock for this so if you're a lot, come early.


Dimsum

Salted Egg Chicken Wings (240 php)

The Salted Egg Chicken Wings is good.  But, you can't a lot of it without feeling guilty.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Kwong's Provisions Progressive Chinatown Cooking was just okay for us.  I guess it's because we're so used to eating chinatown food so we're a bit picky with these kinds of dishes.

I've been to Wai Ying Fastfood in Binondo before.  But, this is the first time I've tried Wai Ying Dimsum in EGI Taft Tower.



It has a dimsum-making area upfront so you can't see the dining area until you enter EGI Taft Tower.  I'm told that they make them 3 times a day so if you're dining during that time, you might catch and watch it.

Like most Chinese fastfood places, the ambiance is simple as it is designed for eat and go.

Food

Congee

♥ Beef Congee (120 php)

As it is the rainy season, the Beef Congee is my recommendation for a warm, heart and fulfilling soul food.

Lemon Chicken

My companions all loved the Lemon Chicken.  This is a great alternative to the usual sweet and sour dishes. 

Curry Beef Brisket

The Curry Beef Brisket here is different from the one in Binondo.  This is lighter and my friends liked it that way.

 

Sweet or Sour Pork

The Sweet or Sour Pork is as expected a hit among my friends.  I personally find it too sweet for me just like the Lemon Chicken but that's because I'm not too much of a sweet foodie.

Fish Fillet in Cream and Corn Sauce

You can order the fish fillet with three kinds of sauce: Black Tausi, Sweet and Sour Sauce and  Cream and Corn Sauce.  Selection depends on your preference.  If you like it salty, pick Black Tausi.  If you like it sweet, pick the Sweet and Sour Sauce.  If you like it sweet and creamy, there's the Cream and Corn Sauce.  If you're with kids, I'd suggest this for them.

Asado

The Asado is sweet, savory and tender.  This is a classic favorite for many.

♥ Soy Chicken

The Soy Chicken is my favorite at Wai Ying Dimsum especially with their special sauce.

 

♥ Fried Rice (100 php)

The Fried Rice is my little sisters favorite at Wai Ying Dimsum.  She can eat this alone and everyday.


Dimsum

♥ Hakaw (80 php), Siomai (75 php), ♥ Shark's Fin Dumpling (75 php) and Japanese Siomai (80 php)

Of course, we wouldn't dine in at Wai Ying Dimsum without ordering dimsum.  My favorite is their Hakaw.  I used to visit Wai Ying Dimsum with an old friend and order Hakaw and their Beef Chongfan which is the best in the world according to my friend.  My least favorite is the Japanese Siomai which taste a bit off to me.

Asado Roll (70 php)

Hot Salad Roll (75 php)

My friends were new to the concept of the Hot Salad Roll.  If you haven't tried this, try it and you might just love it like they did.  I personally like the Seafood Roll more.

Drinks

HK. Milk Tea Cold (55 php)

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Wai Ying Dimsum has already gained recognition as a Chinese Fastfood favorite of Filipinos and Tsinoys alike.  I can't think of an alternative in the same league in the same area.  Can you?