Gong Xi Fa Cai! MODERN SHANGHAI opens in the MoA!
With stylish time for the Year of the Snake, the Bistro Group opened up its latest bistro idea, the first in their line-up of more than 50 establishments to offer Chinese Cuisine -- Modern Shanghai.
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| Modern Shanghai MOA |
If memory serves me correct, the Bistro Group's first TGI Friday's in the Philippines was in the Glorietta, in which opened almost twenty
years ago, way back in 1994.
I recall That I had the afternoon meal there with my
then-girlfriend, during its first week of operations. I
pretended to wish to
visit there to try the good ol' American comfort and ease cuisine along
with bar chow, but actually, I just wanted to ogle the
busty blonde ladies who
had been deployed here as a part of the opening/training team.
I have gone back to that very same restaurant a multitude of occasions before couple of decades. TGIF continues to be well liked, specifically because of their Buffalo Chicken wings and always ice cold brewskies, but this time, the choices in the Bistro Group encompass global fare from Italy, Korea, Japan, and currently, China.
Modern Shanghai is situated on the second floor on the veranda of the Mall of Asia, right over the entertainment atrium, and also directly through the SM Movie theaters. It is a very uncluttered space with both equally Chinese traditional interior accents, and lively touches such as the fishes on the wall space.
I have gone back to that very same restaurant a multitude of occasions before couple of decades. TGIF continues to be well liked, specifically because of their Buffalo Chicken wings and always ice cold brewskies, but this time, the choices in the Bistro Group encompass global fare from Italy, Korea, Japan, and currently, China.
Modern Shanghai is situated on the second floor on the veranda of the Mall of Asia, right over the entertainment atrium, and also directly through the SM Movie theaters. It is a very uncluttered space with both equally Chinese traditional interior accents, and lively touches such as the fishes on the wall space.
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| Good Chinese Food in Manila |
Spanky extremely recommends Modern Shanghai. However, if you want to get your options ready, here are some restaurants in SM Mall
of Asia.
The menu was very interesting -- a blend of the necessities, such as Yang Chow fried rice and an outstanding array of cooked-to-order dimsum, as well as an exciting line-up of meals that I don't usually come across throughout Manila, like this very delicious starter of Deep Fried Crispy River Eel for P298.00.
The menu was very interesting -- a blend of the necessities, such as Yang Chow fried rice and an outstanding array of cooked-to-order dimsum, as well as an exciting line-up of meals that I don't usually come across throughout Manila, like this very delicious starter of Deep Fried Crispy River Eel for P298.00.
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| Deep Fried Crispy River Eel |
Rather than the predicted Century Eggs, these Aji Tamago-like
beauties are on the menu. Soft
Heart Smoked Eggs, a platter of
4 for P95.00.
I seriously loved going through the menu, with the majority of the stuff having a lengthy, four-word name, such as this tender and smoky appetizer: Shandong Style
Shredded Chicken (P358.00)
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| Soft Heart Smoked Eggs |
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| Shandong Style Shredded Chicken |
If perhaps Watami has
got the most original Japanese refreshments in town, Modern Shanghai has a
lock within the coolest Oriental works
of art such as this Mango Tea Sangria, together with fresh mangoes, strawberry, lemon, orange juice, Sprite, and also infused mango tea (P148.00).
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| Mango Tea Sangria |
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| Sauteed Spring Beans with Minced Pork and Chili |
And one of my favorites (so far) in Modern Shanghai: very succulent, really new Sauteed River Shrimp with Spring Onions (P248.00).
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| Sauteed River Shrimp with Spring Onions |
What do after eating and enjoying
at Modern Shanghai, you
may ask? Have some after-meal drinks (some such as coffee, some like tea). Then RANT or even RAVE about
your most recent dining experience!
But the night belonged to this particular meal, a cross between Humba as well as Pata Tim: Tung-Bor Style Braised Pork Belly (P418.00).
But the night belonged to this particular meal, a cross between Humba as well as Pata Tim: Tung-Bor Style Braised Pork Belly (P418.00).
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| Tung-Bor Style Braised Pork Belly |
Belly Belly Good. Pork Porn Perfection.
My aunts from California was adamant about assuaging their cholesterol guilt on this: Deep Fried Garoupa with Sweet and Sour Sauce (P788.00).
My aunts from California was adamant about assuaging their cholesterol guilt on this: Deep Fried Garoupa with Sweet and Sour Sauce (P788.00).
The costliest dish we ordered, yet oh so worth every penny!
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| Deep Fried Garoupa with Sweet and Sour Sauce |
The sweets had been exceptional too, as alluring as our starters and mains. For example, this Fresh Mango Cream with Sago and Pomelo (P118.00).
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| Fresh Mango Cream with Sago and Pomelo |
Fresh Mango Pudding (P108.00)
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| Fresh Mango Pudding |
Are you a pastry individual? Take a look at Manila Bake in Katipunan for a "modern panaderia" vibe. Otherwise you know, just grab your favorite pastries from your favorite bakeries and unique cake shops.
And the most intricately called unique dessert ever -- Rock Sugar Jelly with Osmanthus and Wolfberries (P88.00). It has a very delicate sweet taste, along with a touch of five Spice flavor. A journey for the taste buds; just indicating the name out loud upon ordering was fun!
And the most intricately called unique dessert ever -- Rock Sugar Jelly with Osmanthus and Wolfberries (P88.00). It has a very delicate sweet taste, along with a touch of five Spice flavor. A journey for the taste buds; just indicating the name out loud upon ordering was fun!
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| Rock Sugar Jelly with Osmanthus and Wolfberries |
This ended my meal and completed my fine eating adventure: technically, it
is not on the dessert menu, but
instead, around the "Buns & Dumplings" page. However
I was one with my aunties in declaring this kind of
sweet/savory plate as our #1 most
loved: Steamed Buns with Preserved Egg
Yolk Paste (P148.00)
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| Steamed Buns with Preserved Egg Yolk Paste |
Xie Xie, Modern Shanghai!
Gong Xi Fa Cai! I will be back!
Ratings:
Food - 4/5
Service - 5/5
Ambiance - 3/5
Accessibility/Parking - 4/5
Juice Recommends:
If you are interested in Asian cuisine, check out Juice.ph's overview of another newcomer to the Bistro Group - Watami.
Gong Xi Fa Cai! I will be back!
Ratings:
Food - 4/5
Service - 5/5
Ambiance - 3/5
Accessibility/Parking - 4/5
Juice Recommends:
If you are interested in Asian cuisine, check out Juice.ph's overview of another newcomer to the Bistro Group - Watami.
Having said that, if you are a lot of Tex-Mex kind, EYP's got a list of Mexican meals places you can look at!
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