The ubiquitous fastfood chain in the center, your friendly carinderia on the corner, and the box-office siomai stall all completing the cast of this wonderful place
Eversince a new Italian-owned Asian take-out restaurant opened in the mall, I have been frequenting them for their steamed shumai (or siomai as I know it)
(bottom-left) Steamed Pork Siomai. During our stay at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila, we were billeted in a Superior Room which is furnished with a king bed topped with a goose down feather bed topper
Take a tour of China's rich culinary heritage with a sampling of their classic dishes, including Shark's Fin, Pork Spare Ribs in Tausi, Beef with Broccoli, Pork Siomai, Sweet & Sour Pork, Chicken with Tausi & Chili, Steamed Fish Fillet with Garlic & Ginger Soy Sauce, Mixed Vegetables in Oyster Sauce, and Yang Chow Fried Rice
Shumai (Siomai) are Filipino dumplings that were introduced to the country from China. You will find traditional, authentic recipes like Hipon Rebosado (Battered Fried Shrimp), Halo-Halo (Filipino Fruit Sundae), Lumpia Shanghai (Shanghai Egg Rolls), Arroz Caldo (Chicken and Rice Prridge), and Pancit Guisado along with new twists on old favorites such as Lamb Casoy (Cashew Crusted Lamb Chops), Rainbow Trout Stuffed with Kabocha Squash and Water Spinach, Chocolate Brazo de Mercedes (Meringue Roll with Chocolate Cream), Adobong Pato a la Monja (Duck Adobo with Pineapple and Dates), and Saffron Rice with Chinese Sausage
The familiar Siumai or siomai is also another popular option at the rolling dim sum cart, with its savory filling of minced ground pork, shrimps, mushrooms, and green onions
The massive complex is a diner's dream, with restaurants and fresh seafood stalls in one location. Seafood is one of the bountiful resources that we have and with Seascape Village, we are able to bring a more interactive experience to dining," shared Christine Suntay, Seascape Village Marketing and Events Head
and siomai. Last Sunday, Bo, Jing's brother, invited me for lunch at Texas Roadhouse at Uptown Mall with Jing and kids (Michael and James), Toots and Tricia
