editorial team
Paradise Dynasty offers casual-dining experience with an affordable selection of some of the best Northern and Southern Chinese cuisine. Its extensive menu is reflective of the restaurant’s efforts to cater to every palate.
The Singapore-based restaurant with first shop in the Philippines at the S Maison in Pasay City is now also offering the Legend of Xiao Long Bao in the heart of Ortigas Center at The Podium. Suitable for family gatherings and large groups, it serves a tantalizing collection of dishes from dim sum to handmade noodles.
With a unique combination of authentic Chinese dishes and innovative array of never-before-seen flavors, Paradise Dynasty provides food-crazed Filipino diners with a valuable dining experience: affordable food in a mesmerized setting.
Known for its first-of-its-kind take on the traditional xiao long bao, Paradise Dynasty offers the “soup dumpling” made out of fresh pork and sweet soup broth – in eight pieces, each with a unique color and distinct savor.
Surely, the famous 8-Flavored Xiao Long Bao will get you hook into the restaurant, but the rest of the dishes will truly satisfy your hunger for Chinese food –from the soup and appetizers to the Szechuan and La Mian dishes.
The extensive menu also showcases diverse appetizers that are close to Filipinos’ hearts such as pork dumplings, custard buns and light and flaky radish pastries. While crunchy and flavorful in every bite are these cold appetizers: lettuce roll and chilled jellyfish.
Hot/Cold Appetizers
- Charcoal Custard Lava Bun – P188
- Pork Dumpling in Hot Chili Vinaigrette – P168
- Radish Pastry – P138
- Chilled Jellyfish and Seafood in Vinaigrette – P328
- Chilled Baby Spinach with Vermicelli – P288
- Chilled Tofu with Century Egg – P188
- Steamed Glutinous Rice stuffed in Red Dates – P238
- Lettuce Roll with Homemade Sesame Sauce – P288
Outstanding savory hot dishes are Kung Pao Chicken and the Crispy-fried Crystal Prawns with Salted Egg. These dishes will surely make you order some fried rice to go along with it.
Hot Dishes
- Stir-fried Shredded Pork in Black Bean Sauce served with Chinese Crêpe – P388
- Scrambled Egg White with Fish and Conpoy – P328
- Kung Pao Chicken – P298
- Crispy-fried Crystal Prawns tossed with Salted Egg Yolk – P588
Best food to keep you warm this rainy weather are these well-known Szechuan dishes: Poached Beef in Szechuan Chili Oil (P788) withbeef slices boiled in a spicy soup with Szechuan spices. It is served spicy, but spice level can be adjusted though so maybe you can try out level one first before moving to the third, and Spicy Szechuan Crispy Chicken (298) or crispy fried chicken chunks served with Szechuan spice, chilis, and peanuts. The Dry La Mian with Scallion (P200) is another must-try local Chinese course is the hand-pulled noodles, which are freshly and expertly crafted.
When you are going with a big group, please note that reservation is a must. And make sure to ask for the function room.
The restaurant indeed offers deliciously unique at a good price (P1,000-P1,500 for 2) gourmet menus. Indeed, the Paradise Group marries tradition with innovation – a match that, as they say, is made in heaven.
Visit Paradise Dynasty at the 2nd floor of the newly-built The Podium in Ortigas CBD.
Check out its website: http://paradisedynasty.ph/.
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