#paradisedynasty

[charleneajose-blog]

First opened on 15 September 2010, Paradise Dynasty isa casual dining concept by Paradise Group that dishes upan affordable selection of northern and southern Chinese cuisine at seven restaurants in Singapore, with overseas presence in Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan. Drawing from his frequent travels in China, CEO of Paradise Group - Eldwin Chua - started Paradise Dynasty as he was inspired by the array of food in the differentprovinces across China. “With this new concept, we want to provide diners with a valuable dining experience that comprises affordable food in a mesmerizing setting located at a prime location,” he says. I've always been a fan of Chinese food - probably because I'm such a sucker for food with different flavors and sauces. Chinese food has always been a quick and easy solution whenever my family and I want something to eat but cannot decide where to go! Now, Paradise Dynasty is top of the list whenever the cravings show themselves! The Food An innovative array of xiao long bao Pushing the envelope on culinary creativity and innovation in Chinese cuisine, Paradise Dynasty is proud to present eight first-of-its-kind types of xiao long bao (小笼包) such as black truffle, foie gras, garlic, ginseng, cheese, Szechuan and crab roe. Not your typical run-of-the-mill varieties, these inventive flavors are created by Eldwin and the team of chefs after many rounds of tasting and testing. Customers can enjoy these eight tantalising flavours in a specialty sampling basket that contain: 1. Original Enjoy these traditional xiao long bao featuring fresh pork filling in a sweet soup broth *original 2. Ginseng (Green) Relish the soothing herbal goodness of this ginseng and pork soup dumpling 3. Foie Gras (Brown) A touch of French luxury is married perfectly with this traditional Chinese delicacy 4. Black Truffle (Black) Feast on the unmistakable plush aroma and taste of black truffle in this luxurious treat 5. Cheese (Yellow) A novel combination that features the silkiness of cheese – a sure hit with all ages 6. Crab Roe (Orange) These morsels are infused with pork and delicate crab roe 7. Garlic (Grey) A simple twist on the traditional xiao long bao by just adding fragrant garlic 8. Szechuan (Red) Spice up your palate with the subtle heat from a touch of chilli oil and peppercorns Others Other favorites would have to be their wide selection of la mian (hand-pulled noodles) that are freshly madeexpertly in full view of diners in the open kitchen. A trulycomforting staple in Chinese cuisine, these fine and silkythreads are then served with an assortment of soups,sauces and ingredients. Highly recommended are the lamian with sliced pork in signature pork bone soup, la Mian with braised pork belly in signature pork bone soup, andthe piquant la mian with poached marbled beef in Spicy Szechuan soup. We got to sample SO MUCH food so here is a list, in no particular order, of the other things I liked: flaky radish pastry and spicy Szechuan crispy chicken, and my favorite (desserts!) the chilled glutinous riceroll topped with grated nuts, pan-fried pancake with redbean paste and glutinous rice dumpling in fermented ricewine! If you're looking for a place to satisfy your Chinese food cravings without breaking your budget, Paradise Dynasty is the way to go! Paradise Dynasty is located at 2/L, S Maison at the Conrad, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. For more info, visit www.paradisegp.com.

[thehungrykat1]

Paradise Dynasty Philippines Opens Fourth Branch in Greenbelt 5

Our favorite Xiao Long Bao restaurant Paradise Dynasty Philippines recently opened its fourth branch at Greenbelt 5 in Ayala Center, Makati. Loyal customers like me can now get their signature XLBs at more locations in the city after their first three branches in Mall of Asia, SM Podium, and SM Aura.

You can find the newest outlet of Paradise Dynasty at the third level of Greenbelt 5 near the side going to Greenbelt 4. They actually opened last September 2024 but this is just our first time to visit. I had been craving for their delicious XLBs the past week so this is the perfect time for me to take a look and indulge in their newest offerings.

The Greenbelt branch of Paradise Dynasty is their biggest branch so far with a seating capacity of 154 guests including four private dining rooms. Each branch comes with its own unique design and vibe so this one is better for big families and groups.

Paradise Dynasty is a popular international franchise which originated from Singapore and specializes in serving Xiao Long Bao and other delightful Shanghainese dishes. It captures the finer points of bygone Chinese eras in a contemporary style. Paradise Dynasty has been included once again on Tatler Dining Guide’s list of Best Restaurants in 2024, an award they also received in 2022 and 2023.

We always start with their refreshing beverages like the Seasonal Fruit Shake (P180) which come in several options like the melon, mango, or watermelon shakes.

I was really hungry that afternoon so I was ready to devour our orders. The Greenbelt branch has some exclusive dishes that you won't find at the other branches so I also wanted to try some of those.

The star of the show at Paradise Dynasty is always their Xiao Long Bao. Everyone who visits Paradise Dynasty should order the Specialty Dynasty Xiao Long Bao (P488). This basket contains eight different flavors of Xiao Long Bao which are all color coded for easy reference. Paraside Dynasty is the first restaurant which offered this kind of colored Xiao Long Bao set and they will always be remembered for putting their legendary Xiao Long Bao on the global foodie map.

Each Xiao Long Bao has its own unique flavor and taste which really separates this from other Chinese restaurants I have visited. The Xiao Long Bao dumplings are perfectly made, with thin but durable wrappers that do not easily break even with all the hot soup inside.

So how do you usually eat XLBs? First, place a dumpling on your spoon. Next, take small bite out of the side of the dumpling and sip the hot broth. Lastly, dip the dumpling on the XLB sauce and finish the rest of the piece. The procedure is not really as strict as like how the Japanese eat their sushi, so you can consume it however you like.

You can also order each Xiao Long Bao basket with just one type of dumpling. The Original XLB (P230-6pcs / P360-10pcs) continues to be the most popular, but you can also go get the special flavors like the Cheese XLB (P280-6pcs / P450-10pcs) and the Korean Kimchi XLB (P330-6pcs / P540-10pcs). My favorites are the Original, Foie Gras, and most especially the Black Truffle XLBs.

For our next appetizer, we had the Stir Fried Shredded Pork in Black Bean Sauce (P588) which is served with Chinese Crepes that can be used as wrappers.

Place the savory shredded pork inside the crepes, wrap or roll them into bite-sized portions then bite away. The salty and savory pork pairs well with Chinese crepes to help balance the flavors.

The Spicy Szechuan Crispy Chicken (P588) is one of the fiery Szechuan dishes at Paradise Dynasty. This looks really menacing at first glance but those who love spicy dishes will really get a kick out of this. The crunchy chicken cuts are quite tasty and my husband really loved every bite.

Another favorite of mine is the Crispy Fried Crystal Prawns Tossed with Salted Egg Yolk (P688). Now this is one dish that I can finish on my own. The lovely prawns are so plump and delicious. This is definitely the highlight of my afternoon.

Paradise Dynasty offers several interesting noodles on the menu, but they also have an exclusive noodle dish that you won't find in any of their other branches. The La Mian with Crispy Pork Chop in Signature Pork Bone Soup (P480) is a Greenbelt 5 exclusive so I just had to try this for myself.

You can place the noodles on top of the noodles or eat them separately, it's all up to you. For me, I prefer combining them in one bowl since the salty pork chop goes well with the clean tasting broth.

Another exclusive dish at Greenbelt is the Black Pepper Beef (P688). This is a very flavorful and tender beef dish cooked with onions and bell peppers.

It goes really well with fried rice so it's best to eat it with the Fried Rice in Yang Zhou Style (P328). Chinese restaurants tend to serve rice at the end but we asked them to serve this yummy fried rice together with all of the dishes we ordered.

Lastly, we had the Black Sesame Glutinous Rice Ball served with Ginger Soup (P188) for our dessert. This comes with three pieces of glutinous rice balls that had a very unique taste. I really liked it especially with its refreshing ginger soup. I'm really glad that Paradise Dynasty is expanding with more branches that are accessible to its diners. I usually dine at their Podium branch because that is the closest to my residence, but now I have several other options whenever I get the cravings for their XLBs. I'm surely going to visit again really soon.

Paradise Dynasty Philippines

Level 3, Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Legazpi Street, Makati City

7001-9143

paradisedynasty.ph

www.facebook.com/paradisedynastyph

IG: @paradisedynastyph

[thehungrykat1]

Paradise Dynasty Still Offers the Best Flavored Xiao Long Bao in the City

It's been a while since my last visit to Paradise Dynasty and I had been thinking about their flavored Xiao Long Bao for quite some time now. There are many other restaurants around the city that offer these delectable soupy dumplings, but I have always kept coming back to the place that introduced me to the many different flavors and variants that these tasty XLBs can come in.

It was time for The Hungry Kat to rediscover the signature dishes and flavors of Paradise Dynasty Philippines. I have dined several times at their original branch in S Maison (Read: Legendary Xiao Long Bao at Paradise Dynasty) but this was my first time to visit their branch at SM Aura Premier which you can easily find on Level 2.

The SM Aura outlet comes with the same elegance and charm as their two other branches in Metro Manila. Paradise Dynasty is a popular international franchise which originated from Singapore and specializes in serving Xiao Long Bao and other delightful Shanghainese dishes.

Their pioneering branch in S Maison was where I first had a taste of their signature XLBs. Paradise Dynasty has been included once again on Tatler Dining Guide's list of Best Restaurants in 2024, an award they also received in 2022 and 2023.

Their Podium branch is the one I usually visit nowadays since this is closest to my residence. Paradise Dynasty is planning to open two more branches later this year including one at Greenbelt 5 so that should bring them closer to everyone.

I was really excited to be back at Paradise Dynasty. While the SM Aura branch may be a bit smaller than their first two branches, it does feel more homey and relaxing to dine in.

We ordered some of their Seasonal Fruit Shakes (P150) to begin our adventure. My husband had the Watermelon Shake while I had the Mango Shake. These are refreshing beverages to have during this hot summer season.

For our appetizers, we started with the Stewed Bamboo Shoots in Oyster Sauce (P238). This is the first time I have seen bamboo shoots prepared this way so it was quite an interesting dish. It's a healthy appetizer that should be featured more often.

Next up was the Sliced Beef and Tripe in Spicy Szechuan Sauce (P488). This one really comes with a spicy kick so my husband enjoyed having several bites of this fiery starter.

There are also several dim sum items on the menu like the Steamed Vegetable Bun (P150) which is another healthy way to explore Shanghainese cuisine.

The star of the show at Paradise Dynasty is always their Xiao Long Bao. Everyone who visits Paradise Dynasty has to order their Specialty Dynasty Xiao Long Bao (P488). This basket contains eight different flavors of Xiao Long Bao which are all color coded for easy reference. Paraside Dynasty is the first restaurant which offered this kind of colored Xiao Long Bao set and they will always be remembered for putting their legendary Xiao Long Bao on the global foodie map.

There's actually a recommended sequence of eating these flavored XLBs as shown on the paper that comes with it. Start with the Original (white) in the middle which is the traditional pork soup dumpling filled with chicken broth. Then go clockwise starting with the Korean Kimchi (green), Foie Gras (brown), Black Truffle (black), Cheese (yellow), Crab Roe (orange), Garlic (gray), and finally ending with the Szechuan (red).

Each Xiao Long Bao has its own unique flavor and taste which really separates this from other Chinese restaurants I have visited. The Xiao Long Bao dumplings are perfectly made, with thin but durable wrappers that do not easily break even with all the hot soup inside. So how do you usually eat XLBs? First, place a dumpling on your spoon. Next, take small bite out of the side of the dumpling and sip the hot broth. Lastly, dip the dumpling on the XLB sauce and finish the rest of the piece. The procedure is not really as strict as like how the Japanese eat their sushi, so you can eat it however you like.

Once you have your own favorite flavors, you can order each Xiao Long Bao basket with just one type of dumpling. The Original XLB (P230-6pcs / P360-10pcs) continues to be the most popular, but you can also go get the special flavors like the Szechuan XLB (P280-6pcs / P450-10pcs). My favorites are the Cheese, Foie Gras, and most especially the Black Truffle XLBs.

Paradise Dynasty offers several interesting noodles on the menu. One of them is the La Main with Pork Wanton in Hot Chili Vinaigrette (P300). This semi-dry noodle comes with spicy pork wonton dumplings that really go well with the noodles.

Now let's try some more of their hot dishes. The Stir Fried Shredded Pork in Black Bean Sauce (P588) is served with Chinese Crepes that can be used as wrappers.

Place the savory shredded pork inside the crepes, wrap or roll them into bite-sized portions then bite away. The salty and savory pork pairs well with Chinese crepes to help balance the flavors.

One of their fiery Szechuan specialties is the Poached Sliced Fish in Szechuan Chili Oil (P1288) which is really as hot as it looks. The fish slices are really so good to eat, although the soup base is really red and spicy. This bowl can be good for up to four adventurous persons so make sure you are up for it.

Another dish for those who like it hot is the Stir-fried Shrimps in Spicy Bean and Tomato Sauce (P588). The spiciness level of these shrimps is way up there and while I may not be that comfortable with very spicy dishes, my husband happily took care of finishing this item.

The Deep Fried Garlic Pork Ribs (P588) is a dish that everyone will enjoy. We paired these crispy pork ribs with their Shanghai Fried Rice which was also so good and fragrant.

One of my favorite hot dishes at Paradise Dynasty is the Stir-Fried Beef with Kai Lan (P588). These tender slices of beef are cooked in oyster sauce resulting in a rich and very flavorful dish that would also really go well with fried rice.

For our dessert, we enjoyed nibbling on the Charcoal Custard Lava Bun (P188). This Darth Vader-looking bun is quite heavenly with its gooey salted egg yolk custard that just oozes out when you bite it. The custard has just the right amount of flavor, not too rich or salty, so you can finish all three pieces in one sitting if you don’t want to share. I actually prefer having my custard bun as a dessert instead of an appetizer but you can do that as well.

We would like to thank Xchosa Deniega for hosting our small reunion at Paradise Dynasty in SM Aura Premier. It had been a while since we last met her so we were all happy sharing our recent travel adventures over a hearty and flavorful lunch. If you want to enjoy these yummy dishes, you can visit any of their three branches or order online via Grabfood, Foodpanda, Pickaroo and SM Online for delivery.

Paradise Dynasty Philippines

Level 2, SM Aura Premier, Taguig City

8478-3333

paradisedynasty.ph

www.facebook.com/paradisedynastyph

[widilogy]

Birthday dinner with family!!! 🥰

[thegreatbourbon]

Freshly made hand-pulled silky noodles with flavorful pork wonton and extra savory hot chilli vinaigrette sauce. 📸: La Mian with Pork Wonton in Hot Chilli Vinaigrette @paradisedynastyph ! . . . . . . . . . . #lamian #drynoodles #porkwonton #paradisedynasty #lutongpinoy #lutongbahay #panlasangpinoy #pinoyfood #filipinofood #pinoyfoodie #homecooking #discovermnl #dmfoodseries #wheninmanila #whattoeatph #manilaeatup #eatpilipinas #foodgrammerph #filipinofoodmovement #forkspoonmanila #thefoodiestation #foodinfluencerph #welovetoeatph #adobonation #ulamideas #choosephilippines #chewmanila #southfoodies #Ilocanofoodcollab #worldspinoyhomechefs (at Paradise Dynasty) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd0KziFJtdi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[thegreatbourbon]

Colorful and Scrumptious Legendary 8 Flavored Xiao Long Bao. 📸: Specialty Dynasty Xiao Long Bao @paradisedynastyph ! (8 Flavors – Original (white), Ginseng (green), Garlic (gray), Black Truffle (black), Cheese (Yellow), Crab Roe (orange), Foie Gras (brown), and Szechuan (red). . . . . . . . . . . #xiaolongbao #dimsum #dumpling #paradisedynasty #lutongpinoy #lutongbahay #panlasangpinoy #pinoyfood #filipinofood #pinoyfoodie #homecooking #discovermnl #dmfoodseries #wheninmanila #whattoeatph #manilaeatup #eatpilipinas #foodgrammerph #filipinofoodmovement #forkspoonmanila #thefoodiestation #foodinfluencerph #welovetoeatph #adobonation #ulamideas #choosephilippines #chewmanila #southfoodies #Ilocanofoodcollab #worldspinoyhomechefs (at Paradise Dynasty) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdyJT7RJyff/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[thegreatbourbon]

Refresing and Flavorful. 📸: Chilled Slice Pork with Minced Garlic and Soya Sauce. @paradisedynastyph . . . . . . . . . . #chilledslicepork #mincedgarlic #soyasauce #paradisedynasty #lutongpinoy #lutongbahay #panlasangpinoy #pinoyfood #filipinofood #pinoyfoodie #homecooking #discovermnl #dmfoodseries #wheninmanila #whattoeatph #manilaeatup #eatpilipinas #foodgrammerph #filipinofoodmovement #forkspoonmanila #thefoodiestation #foodinfluencerph #welovetoeatph #adobonation #ulamideas #choosephilippines #chewmanila #southfoodies #Ilocanofoodcollab #worldspinoyhomechefs (at Paradise Dynasty) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdxDwfVptK4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[csgt79]

first time, def wont be the last👌#ParadiseDynasty #Dumplings • #leicam240 #macroelmarit60 #fotodioxpro • #leica #leicacamera #leicacamerausa #leicasociety #leicainternational #leicaphotos #leicaphotography #🔴📷 #foodpics #foodphotography #macrophotography (at Paradise Dynasty USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccs0S3hlJNT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=