If you want an authentic but not overly priced Chinese food then Paradise Dynasty is must try! The newly opened second branch is located at The Podium (first branch at S Maison). At first I was intimidated to enter the restaurant, first because of the location and next the place looks classy and premium. However I was a bit shocked by how their pricing is! I must say the price is just right and cheaper than other Chinese restaurants I've been to. They have Singaporean chefs also so everything is just authentic and perfection.
Inside are lots of tables and guest enjoying all their offerings. There are also 2 private rooms you can reserve if you have intimate events, or meetings. The restaurant is always jam packed with diners during lunch and dinner time so make sure you get in early so you can get a table.
Now let's look at their food!
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| SPECIAL DYNASTY XIAO LONG BAO (P388) |
We started with their Specialty Dynasty Xiao Long Bao and what makes this better than others is you get more inside, the non oily and clear broth, thin skin and more meat! We have the original flavor and the assorted one. I especially like the Crab Roe (orange one) and garlic (gray) and by the way the colors are extracted from natural ingredients.
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| SIGNATURE ORIGINAL XIAO LONG BAO (P188 6PCS, P298 10PCS) |
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| PAN-FRIED PORK DUMPLING (3PCS) |
Be careful when eating this since it has a bit of juice inside but I must say it's one of the dumplings I enjoyed!
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| PORK DUMPLING WITH HOT CHILI VINAIGRETTE (P168) |
Their pork dumplings are also to die for! I enjoyed the Pork Dumpling in Hot Chili Vinaigrette. The ingredients are well balanced because you can taste the harmonious mix of them plus it has the right amount of spiciness.
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| LETTUCE ROLL WITH HOMEMADE SESAME SAUCE (P288) |
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| CHILLED BABY SPINACH WITH VERMICELLI |
This one I enjoyed mostly since it's like a "pancit" but with more veggies. For our friends who are vegetarian you will enjoy this.
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| STEAMED GLUTINOUS RICE STUFFED IN RED DATES (P238) |
They say this is good for cleansing the palate, for me you can enjoy this as a dessert!
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| CHILLED TOFU WITH CENTURY EGG |
An enjoyable dish to start off the hot meals!
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| CHILLED JELLYFISH AND SEAFOOD IN VINAIGRETTE |
What I was surprised the most is their Chilled Jellyfish and Seafood in Vinaigrette! It was my first time to eat the delicacy and I must say I was afraid to try it tho I know it won't sting at all haha! The texture is tolerable, it's like a crunchier "gulaman" plus it does not smell nor taste fishy at all.
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| CRISPY-FRIED CRYSTAL PRAWN TOSSED WITH SALTED EGG YOLK |
If I can choose a favorite here, this is the one! The prawns are so darn delicious and every bite is heavenly. At first you won't expect how strong the egg yolk breading is but it works and it's the perfect ingredient!
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| STIR-FRIED SHREDDED PORK IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE SERVED WITH CHINESE CREPES (P388) |
They serve it separately and you have to take a piece of the meat and 1 crepe and roll it inside. It's taste good as well.
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| LA MIAN WITH SCALLION (P200) |
I enjoyed this a lot, since I love noodles and the scallions made everything put together and perfect!
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| STIR-FRIED FRENCH BEAN WITH MINCED PORK (P238) |
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| RADISH PASTRY (P138) |
If your problem is eating radish or any veggie for the kids, then you should try it! Every layer of the pastry is intricately done to cover what's inside. The radish inside surprisingly doesn't taste like radish at all! I'm sure you will enjoy this.
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| CHARCOAL CUSTARD LAVA BUN |
This is a new dish and for now it's only available at The Podium branch. The charcoal bun is very soft and sweet but inside is a nice surprise! The custard lava has a salted egg yolk that is magic in your mouth.
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| STIR-FRIED BEEF WITH SCALLION |
Again another favorite! The meat is just tender and the sauce is perfection!
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| POACHED SLICED FISH IN SZECHUAN CHILI OIL (P788) |
If you've done the spicy noodle challenge, that's nothing compared to this! They have different levels of spiciness depending on your preference but let me say even the mildest of them all is still super spicy! It makes your mouth all numb but all the ingredients are delicious especially the poached sliced fish.
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| SCRAMBLED EGG WHITE WITH FISH AND CONPOY (P328) |
To cool off from the spicy soup, this is the perfect dish. It has scrambled egg whites, fish and conpoy.
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| PAN-FRIED PUMPKIN PASTRY (P138) |
For the dessert you can enjoy their pumpkin pastry, although it doesn't have a hint of taste of pumpkin it has a "tikoy" like consistency you'll enjoy.
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| PAN-FRIED PANCAKE WITH RED BEAN PASTE (P168) |
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| WATER CHESTNUT DRINK (P80 cold/hot) |
They also served two specialty drinks, Water Chestnut drink and Homemade Barley Water. I prefer the Water Chestnut one since it's sweeter and caters to my palate.
If you're dining out with the family, this is a place you must try!
2/F The Podium, Mandaluyong
Operating hours:
Mon - Sun 10am to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm
OVERALL:
Food - Perfect, the best Xiao Long Bao I've tried
Price - Compared to other Chinese Restaurant theirs is a bit cheaper
Serving - Generous
Ambiance - Great for families, office mates or either any intimate events
Parking - The mall has a parking area.
Lots of love
Alyssa ♥
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