Spring by Ha Yuan | Best Restaurants in Makati

In Full Bloom: Spring by Ha Yuan   

Whether you actually learned about the times of year through Boyz II Men or Carole King, Sesame Street, as well as Stravinsky, often there is proved to be something magical regarding spring. With the groundhog's awaited statement to Bambi's growing-up-montage, pop culture is full of blissful memories on the coming of spring and how wonderful it really is. As ours is a country of rainy and dried up weather conditions, it could take a while when one encounters the true splendor on the changing of the seasons, if ever. May possibly this humble author suggest a different (but equal) experience - the accurately named Spring by Ha Yuan.

Spring by Ha Yuan
Hailing through the very same people that brought you Binondo's Ha Yuan during the 1950s, these are definitely antique dishes right from restaurateur Suzy Lee's Angkong and Amah. With the help of some newfangled cuisine that could stand together with the trusty Maki Mi (P140) and Lumpia (P60-P85) recipes of old, Spring by Ha Yuan's food selection is filled with the best food this side of the city. A stone's throw away from Greenbelt around Benavidez Street; Spring is oasis-like, a tractor beam pulling you out of the neighboring urban decay

Spring by Ha Yuan in Makati

Though waiting to experience Spring by Ha Yuan, if you are seeking a Chinese food adventure, where best to proceed but in Binondo? 

I recall the very first time I tried their meals, I was craving for some KFC. I was positive I'd be able to finishing half a bucket or something, before a buddy informed me about this small nutritious Chinese restaurant that has been his new lunch preference. I mentioned I wanted to eat dangerously, and pointed out the longing for fried chicken. He countered by providing the Chic-Boy across the street from Spring in the event the YOLO eating desire would not go down. I have their very own Hairy Pig Ka Pao (P75) saying thanks to for providing me from what might have been an ill-advised overeat. The very first bite was obviously a crossroads: there is no going back right now.

Here is another must-try: Classic Hong Ba Cua Pao (P70)

Classic Hong Ba Cua Pao

Roast Pork Asado Chinatown Mami (P140)

Roast Pork Asado Chinatown Mami

In case you are craving for some dim sum, a lot of these convenience stores can supply a quick-fix. If you can hold out longer, try out these dining places that provide your best dim sum dishes.

Additionally, they've got spring festival tikoy available in time for the Chinese New Year! Welcome the entire year of the snake by way of homemade tikoy, only available until the 10th!

Spring Festival tikoy

Ratings:
Food - 5/5 (Life-changing meals! Bang to the buck!)
Ambiance - 4/5 (It's a small place, but it's extremely cozy! They've got wi-fi!)
Service - 4/5 (Sometimes your order gets a while to arrive, but these babies are worthy of the wait!)
Accessibility/Parking - 3/5 (Parking may be troublesome, but it's very close to Greenbelt!)


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