Showing posts with label lugang cafe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lugang cafe. Show all posts
After our visit at Lugang Cafe at Connecticut Greenhills (see separate entry), we always wanted to go back to Lugang Cafe but it was a bit far from our place. When we heard that another branch of Lugang Cafe was opening at the South Wing of SM Mall of Asia adjacent to Tokyo Cafe (see separate entry), we were so excited that we just had to dine there.
Soon, we were allowed to enter and where lead to our seats. The place was as elegant and modernistic as the other Lugang Cafe Branch.
While deciding on what to order, we took note of their recommended dishes.
Dimsum
The Steamed Pork Xiao Long Bao was served steaming hot. I just loved the sensation when the warm soup bursts into your month overflowing with sweet meaty flavors.
Appetizer
We ordered the Abalone Mushroom and Jelly Fish (220 php) for our appetizer. However, we were only advised when we finished our meals that the item was out of stock. They just wrote it off our tab.
Seafood
The Soy Sauce Braised Pork Knuckles was good but it was nothing special. The sauce was just right not to think nor sweet.
Poultry
I loved Lugang Cafe's Chicken Topped with Scallion and Ginger Oil. I've always been a fan of Hainanese Chicken. But, I preferred this over Lugang Cafe's version of Hainanese Chicken. This was so tasty and the chicken was tender too.
Vegetables
Cold Tea
The fact that Lugang Cafe has a separate menu just for its drinks and dessert means that they have a lot to offer. But, I would always just order their Cantonese Iced Milk Tea. The Cantonese Iced Milk Tea is one of the best milk teas I have ever encountered. The Cantonese Iced Milk Tea is recommended for those like me who prefer their teas unsweetened and strong with a bit bitterness as aftertaste.
My little sister loves the Tapioca Pearl Bubble Milk Tea. You can tell by its lighter color that it is a milder kind of milk tea. It is more milky and sweet compared to the Cantonese Iced Milk Tea. It is the typical type of milk tea we have been accustomed to love and enjoy. If you enjoy chewing on Tapioca Pearls, then this is your kind of drink.
Shaved Ice
The Bellagio Breeze is probably the tallest dessert we've ever encountered. It takes 25 minutes to prepare too so always order it in advance. It has mochi balls and pineapple on the side and beans covering the entire shaved ice tower.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Lugang Cafe Mall of Asia
We were asked to come back in the next 30 minutes because there was a long waiting lists. We didn't mind since we took a short stroll at SM Mall of Asia's Christmas Village to pass the time. When we came back, we were asked to wait further so we watched as their chefs were making their special dim sums.
Dimsum
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| Steamed Pork Xiao Long Bao (7 pcs.) (188 php) |
Appetizer
We ordered the Abalone Mushroom and Jelly Fish (220 php) for our appetizer. However, we were only advised when we finished our meals that the item was out of stock. They just wrote it off our tab.
Seafood
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| ♥Chopped Shrimp in Lettuce Cups (330 php) |
The Chopped Shrimp in Lettuce Cups was the best dish that we ordered. It was uniquely delicious! I strongly suggest you order this and try it out for yourself.
Pork
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| Soy Sauce Braised Pork Knuckles (420 php) |
Poultry
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| ♥Chicken Topped with Scallion and Ginger Oil (470 php) |
Vegetables
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| Dragon Beans Stir-Fried with Garlic (220 php) |
We searched for the menu for a unique vegetable dish. When we saw the word "Dragon Beans", we were very curious and intrigued at what that was so we decided to order. Funny because when the order came, we realized that the so called "Dragon Beans" is just our local and abundant local vegetable famously known here as "Sigarillas" or "Sigarilyis". Nevertheless, the dish was pretty good. The garlic taste was light and it was crunchy. Because it was light, you can't help but want to eat more.
Cold Tea
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| ♥Cantonese Iced Milk Tea (120 php) |
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| ♥Tapioca Pearl Bubble Milk Tea (130 php) |
Shaved Ice
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| Bellagio Breeze (248 php) |
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| Demolished Bellagio Breeze |
Except for the height, the Bellagio Breeze is just a simple treat. I prefer eating it with condense milk just like our local "Halo-halo". It's still fun to eat with the entire group though. The experience of having to eat such a large shaved ice structure is worth the try. But, my favorite shaved ice dessert is still Chicken Rice Shop's Ais Belinda.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Lugang Cafe's price is a bit expensive considering their serving size is only for 2-3 persons. However, you get what you pay for because each dish is prepared with authenticity and offers sensational flavors. We'd like to note though that the service is a bit slow as the servers find a hard time coping with the demand during peak hours. Hopefully, it will improve in the coming months.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | |
Ambiance
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★★★★★
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Taste
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★★★★
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Service
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★★★
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Price
|
★★★
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| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | |
Lugang Cafe Red Menu
Appetizer 1 | Appetizer 2 | Congee | Noodles 1 | Noodles 2 | Noodles 3 | Dimsum 1 | Dimsum 2 | Dimsum 3 | Soups | Rice | Roasting 1 | Seafood 1 | Seafood 2 | Seafood 3 | Pork 1 | Pork 2 | Beef | Tofu 1 | Tofu 2 | Vegetable 1 | Vegetables 2 | Poultry | House Special 1 | House Special 2
Lugang Cafe Blue Menu
Specialty Drinks | Specialty Drinks 2 | Specialty Drinks 3 | Fresh Squeezed Juice | Hot Tea 1 | Hot Tea 2 | Cold Tea 1 | Cold Tea 2 | Coffee & Chocolate | Smoothy 1 | Sweet Soups | Smoothy 2 | Iced Snacks | Shaved Ice 1 | Shaved Ice 2 | Ice Cream 1 | Ice Cream 2 | Cantonese Desserts 1 | Cantonese Desserts 2 | Milk Custard & Beverages
Appetizer 1 | Appetizer 2 | Congee | Noodles 1 | Noodles 2 | Noodles 3 | Dimsum 1 | Dimsum 2 | Dimsum 3 | Soups | Rice | Roasting 1 | Seafood 1 | Seafood 2 | Seafood 3 | Pork 1 | Pork 2 | Beef | Tofu 1 | Tofu 2 | Vegetable 1 | Vegetables 2 | Poultry | House Special 1 | House Special 2
Lugang Cafe Blue Menu
Specialty Drinks | Specialty Drinks 2 | Specialty Drinks 3 | Fresh Squeezed Juice | Hot Tea 1 | Hot Tea 2 | Cold Tea 1 | Cold Tea 2 | Coffee & Chocolate | Smoothy 1 | Sweet Soups | Smoothy 2 | Iced Snacks | Shaved Ice 1 | Shaved Ice 2 | Ice Cream 1 | Ice Cream 2 | Cantonese Desserts 1 | Cantonese Desserts 2 | Milk Custard & Beverages
| Lugang Cafe Mall of Asia | |
| Business Address |
G/F South Main Mall
Mall of Asia, Pasay City
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| Business Hours | 10am-9pm (Mall hours) |
| Payment Options |  Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 350-600 |
| Contact | (02) 555-0219 |
| Other | |
Visibly seen along Connecticut Street through its large glass window is the elegant Lugang Cafe. The elegant lighting and modern interiors of the place is one of a kind. It majestic wooden doors will lead you to a food adventure, you will never forget.
Dimsum
Xiao Long Bao is best eaten hot so we consumed it immediately. As soon as I nibbled on the side of its soft shell, meaty, juicy flavorful soup burst into my mouth. It was delicious!
Soups
Lugang Cafe's Hot and Sour Soup is rich in black vinegar making the soup sour and lacking the hot taste. Seeing that it is rich in ingredients, it was okay.
The Golden Fried Rice with Shredded Pork tasted like any ordinary Chinese fried rice. Although there was shredded pork, it hardly made any difference in the dish.
The Roasted Duck (1/2) had crispy and taste duck skin. The meat was soft and succulent. Although, the dish is naturally oily, the suace was perfect to bring balance.
As another house specialty, I had high expectations for this dish. However, it was just similar to a Chinese Shrimp or Prawn salad but this had a weird taste too it. I didn't enjoy this dish.
The Iced Milk Tea with Coffee Jelly was a perfect balance of my two favorite drinks: coffee and tea. Their milk tea was delicious because it was fragrant.
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| ♥Xiao Long Bao (6 pcs.) (158 php) |
Soups
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| Hot and Sour Soup (180 php) |
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| Shitake Mushroom Chicken Broth (160 php) |
The Shitake Mushroom Chicken Broth soup had dried shitake mushroom and chicken chunks. There was also a noticeable taste of Chinese herbs. This soup is soothing to drink.
Rice
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| Golden Fried Rice with Shredded Pork (220 php) |
Roasting
| Roasted Duck (1/2) (800 php) |
Poultry
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| Hainanese Bonesless Chicken (450 php) |
The Hainanese Bonesless Chicken is served beautifully with its shiny jelly-like finishing. It was as delicious as it looked with its tender and flavorful meat.
House Special
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| Three-Cup Chicken (290 php) |
The Three-Cup Chicken was offered as one of their house specialty dishes. Their version of Three-Cup Chicken was very fragrant as slices of ginger and some basil leaves were added. It was good but its not the best.
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| Pineapple with Shrimp Stuffed Crullers (280 php) |
Drinks
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| ♥Iced Milk Tea with Coffee Jelly (150 php) |
Dessert
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| ♥Mango Coconut Shaved Ice (190 php) |
The Mango Coconut Shaved Ice comes in big serving so it is suited for shaving. This dessert is delicious! The cool, refreshing and neutral taste of coconut combined with the sweet and tangy taste of mango is perfect.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | |
Ambiance
|
★★★★
|
Taste
|
★★★
|
Service
|
★★★
|
Price
|
★★★
|
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | |
Lugang Cafe Menu
Menu| Lugang Cafe | |
Business Address
|
115 Connecticut St., Northeast Greenhills, San Juan
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Business Hours
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lunch: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
dinner: 6:00 pm - 10:15 pm |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 250-600 |
Tel
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775-7599 / 09176992254
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Other
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Lugang Cafe Map
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